How To Remove Auto Paint Scratches?

[Pikachu]

Genius that I am, I used red rubbing compound to remove leaf stains on a white car. Took out the stains just great! Left some lovely scratches behind though. I'm ready to invest in a buffer, but no idea what pad and compounds to use with it. Autopia seems to be over the top. I just want to quickly get rid of the damage, and put some protective coating on. No clay bars and all that stuff.

Autopia has a kit specifically for this task. They make me wonder if I should be looking at a different polisher.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

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[Greenman]

I've always liked Dupont white polishing compound, then a good coat of wax. I would only use rubing compound on the most screwed up paint job. If it's a small area you need to polish out, I wouldn't even bother with a buffer. If you choose to use an electric buffer, I'd sure as hell use something other than my car to learn on. Last tip; Make sure the surface is totaly clean before the buffer wheel touches it, a little wee pebble in that wheel will ruin your paint before you even know whats happening.

 

[Pikachu]

Nice site GY, but I'm going to lean toward spending less, even if that means more elbow grease.

You think white polishing compound by hand could get it done?

 

[Pikachu]

I'm shopping...

Father's Day is coming, you know?

A local specialty paint shop turned me onto some Malco Tru-Grit Ultra Cutting Crème, which I would be able to apply by hand or machine, he said. Well, I did it by hand and it works. I can also appreciate the need for MORE POWER! Yes, I'm looking into detailing/rotary polisher videos as well.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: Pikachu
I'm shopping...

Father's Day is coming, you know?

A local specialty paint shop turned me onto some Malco Tru-Grit Ultra Cutting Crème, which I would be able to apply by hand or machine, he said. Well, I did it by hand and it works. I can also appreciate the need for MORE POWER! Yes, I'm looking into detailing/rotary polisher videos as well.

If you are going for a orbital buffer, one from wal-mart will suffice, no need to pay over $100 for a portercable or meguairs buffer that only has up to 6,000RPM's. If you are looking into a high speed (15,000-20,000RPM's) professional buffer, there is a lot to learn with it and there are very real and potential dangers. Which one are you looking into to?

 

[Pikachu]

I received the Hitachi in time for Father's Day. Used it on two cars so far, and I love it! :thumbsup: