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jazztennor 02-04-2013 01:48 AM

minor scratches.....
 
so what do you guys recommending to fix some minor scratches??? I know for the deep ones i need touch up paint and some elbow work but what product do you guys use to get rid of the little scratches?

.Woody 02-04-2013 03:17 AM

Paint correction + OptiCoat 2.0 -- Read into it. It's a little pricey (~$400) but keeps the paint protected and looking showroom shiny for years.

Yruyur 02-04-2013 03:33 AM

Ill be creating a thread in a few days of the opticoat I just had done. I thought my paint was ruined. Have had my car since june with about 4 car washes a week. swirls scratches and gouges. They spent 11 hours working on my car. I have about 80 pics including hi res close ups under light with 50/50 panel shots so you can see before and after.

Touch up paint wise I see paint in our colors in aerosol cans on ebay. But you would be blown away with what a good detailer can do.

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jarviz 02-04-2013 09:47 AM

sleep on it and you won't care about them as much in a few weeks. save time and money

DanoFA20 02-04-2013 10:30 AM

rubbing compound and buff wheel.

dem00n 02-04-2013 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DanoFA20 (Post 710219)
rubbing compound and buff wheel.

Then will see a topic called.

burned through my paint.....

Yruyur 02-04-2013 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dem00n (Post 711879)
Then will see a topic called.

burned through my paint.....

Lol. I have never used a buffer but was tempted to do mine. After seeing that it took my local detailer 11 hours with two people and the amazing job they dis im glad I didnt take that challenge on.

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Yruyur 02-05-2013 09:19 AM

Here are the pics of my major scratches

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28186


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Mr. Sparkle 02-05-2013 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jazztennor (Post 709800)
so what do you guys recommending to fix some minor scratches??? I know for the deep ones i need touch up paint and some elbow work but what product do you guys use to get rid of the little scratches?

Meguiars M205 is a pretty user friendly product that will remove light scratches by hand with a foam or microfiber applicator pad

If you need something heavier, try meguiars ultimate compound (again by hand). Since its an over the counter compound it finishes down pretty well.

obviously a dual action polisher will provide better results but there is no shame in buffing by hand

FRiSson 02-05-2013 10:57 PM

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Mr. Sparkle 02-06-2013 01:01 AM

perhaps you've figured out the origin of my name? :bellyroll:

banishing dirt to the land of wind & ghosts from West Babylon NY

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