Input on Polishing my truck
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Input on Polishing scratches and scuffs
I have a few nice scratches and scuffs on the driver side of my box, I've tried "Nu-Finish Scratch Doctor" by hand but it didn't make any difference so I'll have to go at it with a power polisher I guess.
Any suggestions on what polish brand works well for the paint,
Also any other tips and tricks you might have that will help would be great. This will be the first time I've done this.
I plan on using an orbital polisher I guess, any other item I might need.
Thanks.
Not looking to do a cut polish, just some way to get some of the more more noticable scratches out, if possible.
Something like this I guess,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5kNFCEPOdU&feature=fvw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMcgy...eature=channel
Any suggestions on what polish brand works well for the paint,
Also any other tips and tricks you might have that will help would be great. This will be the first time I've done this.
I plan on using an orbital polisher I guess, any other item I might need.
Thanks.
Not looking to do a cut polish, just some way to get some of the more more noticable scratches out, if possible.
Something like this I guess,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5kNFCEPOdU&feature=fvw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMcgy...eature=channel
Last edited by biker_ahoy; Jan 26, 2010 at 02:30 AM.
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I had some fine scratches on my hood and did the following:
1. Hand washed twice with car wash and mitt.
2. Used "Kit" scratch remover,( 2 applications) Don't remember either PepBoys or Auto Zone
3. Waxed with a good quality wax and she looked like new.
1. Hand washed twice with car wash and mitt.
2. Used "Kit" scratch remover,( 2 applications) Don't remember either PepBoys or Auto Zone
3. Waxed with a good quality wax and she looked like new.
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If you have scuffs or paint transfer that does not seem to come off, I have used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It is a firm white sponge with embedded alkaline properties. YOU MUST PRE-RINSE THE SPONGE AT LEAST TWICE BEFORE YOU USE IT. Use fresh water each time. This dilutes the intensity. Otherwise they are strong enough to remove YOUR trucks clear coat and paint. I recommend wearing rubber gloves. I've done this successfully (twice) on a friends Mazda CX-7. The worst was when he side swiped a yellow concrete parking lot barrier. Popped the dents out with a heat gun, follwed by a CO2 can. Then used the Magic Eraser. Lots of water and light rubbing. Worked like a charm.
If you have scuffs or paint transfer that does not seem to come off, I have used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It is a firm white sponge with embedded alkaline properties. YOU MUST PRE-RINSE THE SPONGE AT LEAST TWICE BEFORE YOU USE IT. Use fresh water each time. This dilutes the intensity. Otherwise they are strong enough to remove YOUR trucks clear coat and paint. I recommend wearing rubber gloves. I've done this successfully (twice) on a friends Mazda CX-7. The worst was when he side swiped a yellow concrete parking lot barrier. Popped the dents out with a heat gun, follwed by a CO2 can. Then used the Magic Eraser. Lots of water and light rubbing. Worked like a charm.
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With dark colors, a random orbital wont leave swirl marks as easy as a DA... but I agree that a DA will do a better job in the right hands.
I have always had good luck with Mothers brand scratch repair kits. The first step is sort of like a rubbing compound, and its fairly aggressive... so you might want to skip that if its not too bad. I usually find it at auto zone.
I have always had good luck with Mothers brand scratch repair kits. The first step is sort of like a rubbing compound, and its fairly aggressive... so you might want to skip that if its not too bad. I usually find it at auto zone.
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