Opinions on scratch

[waltzyy]

Hey guys can I get some feedback on this scratch? Last night my fiances mother accidentally scratched my car with her large bag. I ran my finger and nail and didn't feel anything. Any thoughts and recommendation? Thanks!

 

[cldlhd]

Keep mother in law away from car and it'll buff out.

 

[Axles of Evil]

STOP!

Whatever you do, DO NOT use an electric buffing machine in that, you will likley end up with swirls. Go to the autoparts store and get a product called "scratch-out", comes in a yellow carton. Or if not available, some kind of scratch remover....no matter where you are, a well stocked store will have something like that. Next use a terry cloth or towel and GENTLY apply, and clean off...may take several times, but you will be pleased with the results. The electric buffer is a no-no for dark colours like this

Do it by hand and save yourself the trouble of going "awww man...look at it now, dang!".

 

[ashchuckton]

Get some Meguires Scratch X it will remove that quickly. No need for a buffer.

 

[Jersey UG MKV]

Whatever you do, DO NOT use an electric buffing machine in that, you will likley end up with swirls. Go to the autoparts store and get a product called "scratch-out", comes in a yellow carton. Or if not available, some kind of scratch remover....no matter where you are, a well stocked store will have something like that. Next use a terry cloth or towel and GENTLY apply, and clean off...may take several times, but you will be pleased with the results. The electric buffer is a no-no for dark colours like this

Do it by hand and save yourself the trouble of going "awww man...look at it now, dang!".

This response is so flawed on a million levels, but I will simplify.

If you mean rotary polisher in an unskilled hand, then yes, don't do it.

If you mean dual action random orbital, then I will disagree. I could hold my rupes machine in the same spot for 10 minutes and not cause the issues you are speaking of. If you have the right tools and a little skill a machine is fine here. Color is irrelevant too. Any color will show buffer trails or holograms if you are using a rotary and are off by any margin on the levelness of the pad.

Hand should work though.

 

[waltzyy]

Much appreciated feed back guys! I'll try to buff it out today.

 

[MarcA]

Scratch x will remove that by hand. I've used a da on all types of paint and never left swirls or marks. Technique all the way.

 

[Billy Baldone1]

Whatever you do, DO NOT use an electric buffing machine in that, you will likley end up with swirls. Go to the autoparts store and get a product called "scratch-out", comes in a yellow carton. Or if not available, some kind of scratch remover....no matter where you are, a well stocked store will have something like that. Next use a terry cloth or towel and GENTLY apply, and clean off...may take several times, but you will be pleased with the results. The electric buffer is a no-no for dark colours like this

Do it by hand and save yourself the trouble of going "awww man...look at it now, dang!".

Not to be a jerk, but you have no business giving advice in this category. DO NOT USE TERRY CLOTH ON YOUR PAINT EVER

 

[Gogo GTI]

Unfortunately my wife side swiped her car in a parking garage today. Any DIY suggestions for this scuff and paint transfer? Apparently the parking attendant suggested using Armor All-- say what!?!? Then after a quick google search, there are people actually recommending toothpaste and WD-40 also???

 

[MonkeyMD]

Unfortunately my wife side swiped her car in a parking garage today. Any DIY suggestions for this scuff and paint transfer? Apparently the parking attendant suggested using Armor All-- say what!?!? Then after a quick google search, there are people actually recommending toothpaste and WD-40 also???

For sure. Just make sure and use extra whitening toothpaste.

 

[Billy Baldone1]

Gnostic of the paint transfer will one right out.a light polish will take are of that.

 

[Gogo GTI]

I'm pleasantly surprised that most of the paint transfer came off with some general cleaner and some elbow grease.

 

[MarcA]

You may be able to reduce the bad bits further with a little clear lacquer then buff it down. You will still see imperfections obviously but it hides most of the standout colour change

 

[waltzyy]

Thanks for all the advice. I was able to get it off!