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08-20-2010, 11:02 PM | #1 |
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Best way to remove scratches by hand? Alpine White Car
What's the best way to remove scratches by hand on a Alpine White car? My dealership messed up my car and I want to fix it myself. I don't have any knowledge with using a buffer or any machinery. I want to know if it's possible to remove these scratches using the traditional washing by hand method.
What are the recommended detailing liquids and etc? Also if you can list them in order of application, that would be appreciated. Thanks |
08-21-2010, 12:03 PM | #3 |
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well it seems like they aren't deep. you can only see them @ an angle.
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08-21-2010, 08:57 PM | #5 |
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If the scratches are very limited and localized you could attempt to do it by hand (although the polishes are more effective by machine).
After washing, claying, drying and taping up areas near the panel to be corrected, use an orange or green pad with Meguiar's M105 polish followed with a black pad with Meguiar's M205. Use some 1:1 mix of Isopropyl EtOH in between steps in a spray bottle to wipe off previous polish and inspect surface. You can also go 3 step with Menzerna SIP, Menzerna PO106FA, and Menzerna PO 85RD. Probably Orange, Black and Black pads respectively. Just remember not to go strong at first. If the scratches are very limited I would go with 105/205. You'll find a chart of the cutting abilities of pads here: http://www.auto-geek.net/charts/buff...d-chart-lc.htm You can find polishes here: http://www.detailedimage.com/Polish-C9/ I agree with you, about not letting the dealer fix it. Good luck.
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08-22-2010, 03:36 PM | #6 |
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If you absolutely must do it by hand, the best polish to use is this:
http://www.google.com/products?q=aut...N&hl=en&tab=wf |
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08-22-2010, 06:37 PM | #7 |
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If you doing it by hand why not use a glaze to hide them as you are unlikely to remove them by hand. Chemical Guys Glaze II worked well on my AW.
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