hairline scratches in the paint

[SuperDave]

so i've tried a microfiber cloth, leather shammy, will try a synthetic shammy next. but does anyone know of a way to get rid of hairline scratches off the paint and or is this an inevitable reality of what will eventually happen to my paint?

[v33vo]

I had hairline sratches in my paint also when I got it from the dealer, I just used a microfiber cloth and some Meguiars rubbing compound then finished it off with polish

[ayau]

you need to use an abrasive if you want to 'remove' a scratch. you'll need some sort of compound like meguiars scratch remover with some pads. if it's too deep, you will probably need to use an electric polisher.

[SuperDave]

what do you guys think of the synthetic shammy vs microfiber argument? which is better? or is there any real discernible difference in results?

[drifter]

Are you guys sure it's scratches? I had what looked like scratches as well, but it turned out to be tape lines from signs or cardboard being taped to it upon delivery. The dealer then waxed over some of this so it was hard to get out, but it wasn't actually scratched.

[SuperDave]

for me, my car didn't have any scratches till i used the leather shammy, i wish i could go back to that day and never use that product.

yes, i am making a mountain out of a mole hill, but damn, the car looked soo good when i took it off the lot. found some small dings from rocks on the hood and rear bumper too. sad about that as well but i'm getting a clear bra tomorrow. i almost want to cover the entire car with a clear bra, but i don't know how much that'll cost.

[ngabdala]

Not only do I have those hairline scratches (swirling) on the body of my car but I also have them on the windshields and windows.

My guess is a dirty cloth/towel was used to clean my car and they used the same one for the entire car and windows.

They need to be polished out. Perfect time for a legit detail. Wash, clay, polish, clear bra, protectant like Opti Guard or Wolfs Hard Body

[BoxeRZ]

Those scratches were most likely there when you picked it up, caused by the dealers "detailer" if you can even call them that. They are paid per car from the dealer so the faster the better. I just picked mine up last week and told the dealer a dozen times to not touch the car when they receive it, they complied. All they did was take the plastic tape off for warranty purposes. Taking it to a professional detailer tomorrow for a 3 step paint detail followed by an Opti-coat treatment, total cost $300. Well worth it.

[travace]

i let my kids help me dry off the car... ended up with one of these hairline scratches... it drives me nuts

[BoxeRZ]

Originally Posted by travace

i let my kids help me dry off the car... ended up with one of these hairline scratches... it drives me nuts

Yikes! Thats awesome that your kids want to help, but man o man that must be frusterating. I remember my dad used to have me wash his car, but when it came to his Harley, nobody else could touch it. Is the BRZ like your "Harley"?

[travace]

yea i like keeping my kids involved with anything im doing in the garage. it can be stressful tho. I now know why my pops just straigh5t kicked me out the garage when i was a kid

and yea now my FR-S is like my Harley... but my Harley is a KTM and i ride dirt

[n2oinferno]

Just repeating what was already said, yeah, you'll likely have to polish em out. After that, if you want lasting protection, you can go with something like Opti-Coat. If you don't want to go that route, make sure your washing techniques aren't creating more swirls and keep wax on the car to protect it from paint hazards.

My child is more than welcome to wash mommy's car, since she doesn't care nearly as much. It still gets to me, but if I can do a halfway decent polish job on it it doesn't bother me as much. But daddy's car will be a no-no until he learns and can follow proper washing technique.

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by SuperDave

what do you guys think of the synthetic shammy vs microfiber argument? which is better? or is there any real discernible difference in results?

I prefer a waffle microfiber cloth. It has less friction than a chamois and makes it easier to wipe down the car without scratches. Absorbs just as well, in my opinion. Use it with a quick detailer when you wipe your car, helps in drying and gives it a nice shine while giving the cloth some additional lubrication.

[Draco-REX]

Here's my "Auto Parts Store Method" designed for the guy who doesn't want to buy specialty detailing products. I use this method myself on my black cars.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...451#post384451

In it is a Damp/Dry drying method that doesn't scratch the paint.