Can someone recommend a good rubbing compound for clear coat scratches, plus any advice when using the compound?

 

Check out the detailing section and SR20Power is the subject matter expert there. I'm sure there are threads where he's recommended a brand and also provided a how-to.

 

I would personally use white polishing on clear-coat as you do not want to cut it, which rubbing will do if not done correctly.

What are you looking to accomplish?

 

Trying to get rid of scratches in the clear coat

 

Post some pictures of the scratches you are talking about. Depending on the severity of what is going on will depend on the best direction you have to take, not all polishes / compounds are created equal and they have a certain level of correction they can handle. Some scratches can be removed with a cutting polish and an Orbital machine and some can't because they are to deep. A quick indicator if this is if your finger nail can become caught in it then it's to deep be polished.
Feel free to check out the many topics in the detail section and also to PM me or post a question in the detail part of the forum... WIZARD will get cranky and move it to that section anyway.
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Scratches are not deep at all as they are clearly in the clear coat. Your sight line/angle and the light has to be right to see them.

 

Are you looking to spot treat or like the whole car? And how much money are you looking to spend to get the swirls and scratches removed?

 

Best advice - leave it alone. Or just use a good quality wax with no cleaner in it. Nissan clear coat is about the worst in the market (I've had 3 of them, I know). If you look at it mean, the clear coat scratches. My advice - leave it alone or you'll make it worse unless you are really, REALLY talented.

 

I just used the new Turtle Wax Ice Express Compound with just a 6" orbital polisher. Worked on each panel really well. it, literally, removed all of my scratches. And they were very noticeable in the sun. I was very impressed and surprised. And I did it in direct sunlight.

 

Best way to remove clear coat scratches is to use an orbital machine and polishing compound.

I use Meguiar's 105 and 205 compounds. Finish off with their synthetic scelant and it does the job. For extra protection, you can top it off with Meguiar's Gold Class wax.

If you want to learn how to properly wash a car and do paint correction, I recommend watching the "how to" videos posted my Junkman2000 on Youtube: .

This guy's a riot and you will need to invest some time in learning his method, but stick with it. He really knows what he's talking about and his method works. He shows you what gear/products you need, how to use them, etc. He's funny sometimes, too long winded other times, but you'll learn a lot - I did anyway. I still use his techniques now 3-4 years later.

Good luck.

 

Megs M105 compound and M205 Polish work well together in removing scratches on clear coat.