scratch removant suggestion

Discussion in 'Exterior' started by rango88, Jan 21, 2012.

  1. rango88

    rango88 Chuck Norris Drove a Ram

    Well I got a foot long scratch right behind the rear wheel on the passenger side (its a white scratch so it should come off) I was wondering whats a coold scratch removant that could remove this scratch without waxing or buffing ( i dont mind using elbow grease [​IMG]. I know turtle wax and meguiars has some rubbing compound for scratches so I was wondering what you guys would suggestion.
     
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  3. I use Turtle Wax Rubbing compound, the expensive one, and it takes 96% of all my scrathces out. And I get a ton of them thanks to the woods.
     
  4. OP
    rango88

    rango88 Chuck Norris Drove a Ram

    sweet what method do you use?
     
  5. klinger86

    klinger86 Moderator

    i use just the normal rubbing compound for what you are suggesting is paint transfer or is it dug into the paint? and i use the same technique you use when waxing....
     
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    rango88

    rango88 Chuck Norris Drove a Ram

    its not really paint transfer since it was just a 1" unpainted metal post its more of a scruff mark
     
  7. klinger86

    klinger86 Moderator

    then u may have to touchup paint the area.... if u can snap a couple of pics and post them...
     
  8. OP
    rango88

    rango88 Chuck Norris Drove a Ram

    I tried rubbing the surface with my finger while applying pressure and some of it has come off. I am hoping rubbing compound and a good wax will fix it.
     
  9. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Use and orbital buffer and Meguiars ultimate compund and add a little elbow grease. It will come off, then throw a coat of wax over it. Trust me on this one man...it works
     
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    rango88

    rango88 Chuck Norris Drove a Ram

    thanks guys, once the weather warms out I'll get the truck detailed and wax so hopefully that will help out the scratch as well :)
     
  11. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Cool, most scratches are paint transfers, so elbow grease always helps! I wish you were closer I would do it up for ya!
     
  12. OP
    rango88

    rango88 Chuck Norris Drove a Ram

    Thanks Clinton :). I have dealt with scratches and scuffs before but never on a delicate colour like black (everything shows on it) so i'd hate to screw it up so I will get it done professionally :)
     
  13. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    I owned my own detailing business, so save the money for a PA trip and you can do it!! When you're ready, I will walk ya through it
     
  14. OP
    rango88

    rango88 Chuck Norris Drove a Ram

    Sweet man :) I'll wait till the weather is in my favor before I tackled this
     
  15. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    good deal, the cooler weather is good for black paint...just not too cold!
     
  16. joshyddog

    joshyddog New Member

    Hey i got some scratches too but thir not deep just the clear coat. Can some one give me some links for some stuff to fix this!! Should i get a buffer? Im just new to all detailing stuff lololol.
     
  17. I have a cheap orbital buffer to use on it, but the first time I got an applicator pad and rubbed it on that way. Sounds dirty when I say it like that lol But it took all the scratches out of my Dakota no problem. And there were a ton from the woods. A few applications and I was good, even for deep ones.
     

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