buffing out scratches?

[monterey1962]

The '90 has a lot of light scratches over most of the car. Nothing really deep. What is the best way to buff these out? Do I just go to a rubbing compound, polish, and wax, or is that too harsh? Is it better to get an actual buffer to work them out? All info is appreciated.

[Blaze86Vic]

Is it clear coat for sure? Are the scratches through the clear coat?

A lot of the more aggressive tactics will have adverse effects with clear coats, where enamel will take it fine.

[monterey1962]

It's clearcoated. I don't believe anything has actually gotten through the clearcoat. They look like scuffs from people setting stuff on the car, then sliding it a bit before picking it up. Nothing major.

[Blaze86Vic]

Maybe just a good cleaner wax, microfiber cloths, and some elbow grease, then come back with a good wax for long term.

[drock96marquis]

How deep?




Pick up a tube of Meguiar's ScratchX. Use as directed. Hand application is fine.
It requires some effort to work to it's full potential.


Wax afterwards to protect paint.

[Sharky]

Anybody tried the Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Clay Bar?

I bought some of the Ice Liquid Polish, but I'm holding off using it until the light scratches and swirl marks are dealt with first.

[Sharky]

Tried the Ice Liquid Clay Bar this weekend. It works okay for an easy light cleaning before waxing, but if you have deep scratches a real clay bar might work better for you. It did remove light scratches, swirl marks, road tar, and dried-on bug splats. It's easy to use - just rinse off road dust, apply the liquid with a firm scrubbing motion, and rinse it off. I did mine in a do-it-yourself car wash (at daybreak on a Sunday morning so I wouldn't be in anyone's way).

Followed that with a coat of Ice Liquid Polish. That stuff is the shiznit. Goes on easy, comes off easy, and leaves a nice glaze finish. Turns black plastic parts nice and glossy black, with no white residue. Two thumbs up.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

Followed that with a coat of Ice Liquid Polish. That stuff is the shiznit. Goes on easy, comes off easy, and leaves a nice glaze finish. Turns black plastic parts nice and glossy black, with no white residue. Two thumbs up.

the polish does that huh?
hmm...I might just have to give it a shot on my side molding/trim...I got some wax on it and it looks bad.

[Sharky]

the polish does that huh?
hmm...I might just have to give it a shot on my side molding/trim...I got some wax on it and it looks bad.

Yesh, it works pretty good. The trick is - and this is critical - USE IT SPARINGLY. As in, just a few drops on the applicator sponge is enough. Wipe on a very thin coat of it or it won't dry. Also, if you saturate the applicator with it, it gets down into crevices and weeps out later leaving streaks all over your nice fresh wax job. I found this out the hard way. The second coat went on perfectly.

[Nick52284]

give 3M rubbing compund a try, that stuff worked wonders for me, gets rid of light scratches and scuff marks without a problem. makes the paint look brand new! the best part is you can get it at walmart, lol

Nick

[saiyaneye]

I am afraid to try rubbing compound. Are there any special tips for using? I am going to purchase a paint pen and fill in any dings soon as well. A couple spots from leafs on the hood and trunk. Claying is said to work really well, I may give that a shot.

[Chachi]

Gs-27 is the tits. sold at wal-mart and advence auto. its finer than rubing compound and wipes off with a waxed look A++