Just like the title says...


I have a 2006 Black Max and need to repair a few I guess I can say lite scratches on the clear coat. When I run my finger on the scratches I can't feel them, good thing huh?

I had just come back from the auto detailing place and was wiping some stuff off my car with a microfiber cloth and I didn't notice, but the "manufacture" tag from the cloth was making contact with my car and kind of left about 6 circular scratches on the clear coat. I used ScratchX and made them look a little better, but I still see the scratches. I can't feel the scratches with my finger so I know it's not that bad.

Should I take it to my detailing place and let them fix it?

Or can I fix this myself with the correct supplies?

Can wax fix scratches that you can't feel?

 

wax will definitely fix those swirls!

 

Meguire's Deep Crystal 3 Step Polish System

this stuff always works for me.... When I removed my emblems and pin stripe, this stuff was my life savor.....

I recommend buying all 3 and Do Work on your car.....

Step 1: Deep Crystal Clean - a non abrasive cleaner removes oxidants, contaminants, light scratches and swirls. Provides a smooth as glass finish in preparation for step 2. (473ml).

Step 2: Deep Crystal Polish - this is a pure polish which provides a wet look shine and depth of finish ready for the application of the final wax coat for step 3 (473ml).

Step 3: Deep Crystal Carnauba Wax - this is the ideal product to protect the superb finish you created in step 3! Long lasting Carnauba protection gives a high gloss, tough and long lasting finish on all paint types. (473ml).

 

hahaha non abrasive cleaner ... anything that removes something is an abrasive... minimal abrasive = abrasive... thats teh diff between teh crystal clean and the polish

 

IMO, Meguire's Liquid Gold paste wax should do the trick, wax on, wax off bro...

 

I tried to take a picture of the scratches before I did anything to them, but they didn't come out too good. The car is spotless so trying to get the picture of the scratches is almost impossible.

 

No, actually its non-abrasive. Its a chemical paint cleaner.An abrasive polish will also remove paint/defects

Wax doesnt remove scratches/swirls, you will need to polish them out. ScratchX is your best bet for over the counter products, so if that didnt work for you then you will need to step up in abrasive.

Posting pics would help in giving you better advice

 

I use the first 2 deep crystal steps to remove scratches and swirls. Black Magic to finish it off. Amazing combo. The comment I get is 'it looks like glass' .

But, the winter has been a disaster. Ice chunks melting/sliding off created many deep grooves revealing the primer. Even my rear window has a two inch groove. The deep crystal polish has done a great job but I will need to fill those grooves. Why me.