MOHFpro90

iTrader: (11)

Alrighty, well here's the deal. Ive got some major scratches around my car, just into the clear coat(no base). I want to try to get them out. I used a hand application of some stuff, and It worked quite well to diminsih their appearance, but they are still not gone. I did

2-3 coats of Scratch X
2 coats of Mothers polish
2 coats of Mothers carnuba wax

Now, I am thinking if I use a buffer with those steps, wouldnt it help to further remove the scratches? Yes, by hand did a lot, but I think it can be better. Then, after I buff it, I can go in by hand and remove the buffing swirls?

Does this make sense? Seems to me tis like cleaning my headlights, start with lower grit, work to higher. Sound right?

Kyle.

clayman88

iTrader: (1)

Yes, a buffer/Porter Cable or rotary will definitely improve your results. I would suggest starting with the least abrasive polish & then move up if necessary. Just make a couple light passes, buff it off & see the results.

99blackmagic

as stated above, always try your least aggressive product and see if the results are ok. if needed, work to a more aggressive each time. work small areas.

never start with your lowest, that's the MOST aggressive, meaning you could be introducing unneeded marring and scratches onto the surface. this isn't woodworking, you must test your "grounds" before going at it.

elemax

iTrader: (17)

if the rotary buffer doesnt do it, you may have to use a high speed buffer, in which case you might have to do the whole panel to look uniform and possibly other panels to match.

Wolf-Strong

Scratch X is a great product at removing scratches, however, will take some serious arm work to become effective. Use it on my door handles to remove scratches and works great because of the small surface area. I used it on my passanger side doors once to remove some imperfections/paint, but my arm was dead afterwards (did not have a buffer). I would recomend checking out meguiarsonline.com.

GREAT information on that site! What your talking about has probably been covered a hundred times over there...I'm just a novice so I won't be giving away advice

Bluesbrekr

iTrader: (4)

The scratches as well as the minor swirl marks can be removed with the right combination of machine, pad and product. No hand polishing would be required.