2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission HELP!! A scratch that won't buff out!

[JSoloman]

A couple of weeks ago while driving on a back forest road, I must have hooked a branch or ? From my side mirror to my tail light, I have a dandy scratch. It looks to be only the clear coat. I waxed the heck out of it and it appeared to have done the trick. But now I have enough dust on the truck for it to show if you look at it just right.



Any ideas for getting this out? Please, please don't tell me I'm stuck with it or a new paint job is in order...



Jen

 

[Rob Thomas]

First try Mequires Swirl remover, if that doesn't get it, then try Mequires Fine cut cleaner. Both are hand applicable, anything heavier will require you to use machine to apply it.



I had some real good scraches in mine, but I used the Heavy cut cleaner, followed by the swirl remover then the wax, and all the scraches are gone. Took me about 2 1/2 hours for all three coats with a machine. Hope this helps.



Later, Rob

 

[JSoloman]

Thanks Rob for the quick reply. I give that a go. Can't stand those scratches, but I love those dark colors!

 

[1tuffram]

Meguires Scratch-X

Anyone know how well this new product works?? I see Wal-mart and auto stores carry it for around $6. Is it any better than say the swirl mark remover #9 ??

 

[BCFAST]

Jen, go to a auto paint supply store. Buy a soft sanding block and some wet/dry sandpaper in coursness #1500... maybe #1200. Put some water in a wash bucket. Put the sandpaper on the block and dip it in the water (keep it wet all thru the process). Using LIGHT pressure to start... til you get a feel for it... sand across the scratch diagonally at 45* angles up to the left and up to the right... not longways with the scratch. Work your way down the whole thing. Thinking of the scratch as a 'canyon' in your paint, the object is to scrape down the top sides of the canyon so that the cliff on either side is a gentle slope. When you've gone down the whole thing, buff it out and check the results. If you need to sand again, be gentle and careful not to burn thru the clear into the paint and then the primer!



Brian