Paint scratches

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  1. KoolAid4Cyl. New Member

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    I have got a problem with the paint on my 1992 mustang. the car is a glossy black, but it looks like somebody tried to wax it or use a buffer on it and now there are big sprialing scratches all through the paint. notched86, you might know what i'm talking about, you've seen it.

    my dad said to use a rubbing combound to get them out, but it contains a lot of sand and was unsure if that was the right stuff to use. any have any help?


    Thanks :nice:
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    You should go to an automotive paint supply shop and ask them, they'll have industrial grade products that might save your paintjob.
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    Get a porter cable duel action polisher, and megs #9. your good to go :)
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    I have seen in the local auto parts store a lot of paint scratch removers. You could look at some of the ingredients in there to see if that would work. But I would talk to some guys at a paint shop that really know what they are talking about. Or, here's an idea, just give it a real good wax and see how much that fixes.
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    This should do it;

    1. Claybar entire car
    2. Get a buffer, high speed would be the best (you'd have to get use to it first, or you'll screw your paint up even worse)
    3. Use a good Buffing compound and take it off
    4. Use a good polish '' '' ''
    5. Hand wax it with a good Carnauba wax.

    That should take them out pretty nicely... oh and always make sure the buff pads are new and clean, especially for a job like this.
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    If you are slightly unsure of what you are doing, dont do anything at all. I wasnt sure how to use rubbing compund, now it my paint job looks like a honed cyl.

    :rolleyes:
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    Don't attempt to try Rubbing compond, or a HIGH Speed buffer on your car for the first time, Please..

    At least with a Dual Action Polisher you don't have to worry about leaving burn marks/swirl marks. Stay away from high speed buffers, unless you have years of experience.
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    Yea, what he said. I wax and polish etc. with my hand and the results are pretty good. I have a gray car, so I dont know how much that helps (dark gray)

    I use turtle wax polishing compound, then NXT. Works for me..
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    lol i guess i got ahead of myself ... i work at a detailing shop so im not scared ofthe high speed! :)
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    heres some pics . they actually look like some one screwed up with a high speed polisher
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    That's pretty messed up! Good luck with that ... but with enough time (and a buffer) you should be able to make them really hard to notice.
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    Yeah, just start waxing, keep waxing, wax some more, have a final wax, then re-evaluate.
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    Hrmmm, I have a feeling that an orbital buffer just wont have the balls to remove those scratches... But I am not a body man...

    Bring out the high speeds and burning clearcoat!
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    Thats what I said .. and peple started freakin' out! :D
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    Well, at first I thought he meant a lil' swirl or scratch here or there, as most people over exagerate there problems, but after seeing the pics, and thinking of my past experiences, I found that its about the only way to help shy of a new paint job...
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    When do you think the 2.3T will be up for sale? hit me up with an E-mail... general price would be awesome to. christiaan2@juno.com
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    what do you mean?

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