I have heard rubbing compound is a tough abrasive and will take off some of the paint? But is it the only thing to use to get rid of those millions of teeny scratches and oxidation? DO you rub it everywhere that has the scratches, or just in specific places where they are bad? And does it really do a difference?(normal oxidation on bumpers, light spots here and there on body, and teeny scratches(looks like in the clear coat) just about everywhere on the hood and roof).

 

Actually, when I accidently ran into the garage when I first got my license, I jumped out of the car, grabbed some rubbing compound and a rag and threw it on there. Waited for a couple of minutes to let it sit, then rubbed the scratches right out? It worked really well for me and I've been using it for a while now? I didn't know that it took paint off, but, that could just be a myth? I dunno?

 

Oh boy...

 

When I bought the car the first time I used rubbing compound and then put three hands of wax on it. When I applied the compound the paint became very white and smooth. Then I did the wax and it got very slippery and nice. Now I just wax it like every 2 or 3 months and it looks pefect and shines very well.

 

to judge if that is sarcasm, is your car white?

 

if you've got very fine scratches, then use a swirl remover or pre-wax polish. rubbing compound is several steps rougher than what you need.


if you've got deep scratches, then use rubbing compound to get the worst of it out, then polish it after that with a very smooth machine polish.

 

Ok, thank you!