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      06-01-2015, 09:01 PM   #1
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First scratch :(

Got her waxed after 30 days of rainy weather.... Came out with a serious beauty mark on the left rear door. I literally almost cried.

No clue when if happened, I park alone mostly.

Two individual scratches, each about 2 inches long, about as wide as a whisker, in a slightly opposing arc pattern. Maybe a handbag or something as some one walked by? Doesn't matter.

Looking for tips on repair.

My carwash guy tried to "wax it out".... Any other ideas?

I can't sleep

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Looks like it may buff out using a good rotary buffer and compound + polish.

Doesnt look to be too deep.
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Looks like it may buff out using a good rotary buffer and compound + polish.

Doesnt look to be too deep.
Recommend any brand of compound / polish?

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Recommend any brand of compound / polish?

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Menzerna's FG400 or Meguiar's Ultra Cut Compound 105 which is available at Autozone.

Buy a used Porter Cable, Flex, etc.. or go all out and get a Rupes (you wont regret it and may take detailing as a hobby.)

Follow up with polishes like Menzerna's Polishes and Sealant.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Menzerna-Polishing-Chart/

Best to learn the different pads and polishes here:


I suggest watching the whole thing, really good intro to correcting paint
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Looks like it may buff out using a good rotary buffer and compound + polish.

Doesnt look to be too deep.
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I've tried them all. Honestly, use tape to mask the area, touch up paint and clear coat followed by a maguires scratch xbor light compound. I've found that getting after it with heavy compound only makes things worse, likely because I'm a weekend warrior and by no means a professional. Take your time.
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Since a rubbing compound won't work, just have it repaired at a body shop. It won't be that expensive since it's just a minor scratch.
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