Re: Scratch Removal

[Tom Nas <tnas@euronet.nl>]

"Alexander van Gerbig" <Audi_80@email.msn.com> wrote:

>    What is the best way to get rid of those little annoying scratches on my
>body work.  I have a bottle of Turtle Wax Stratch Remover, haven't tried
>that yet.  Says, "Perfect for clear coats!"  "NEW"  Slightly skeptical, but
>anythings worth a try.  I have a TON of little scratches from the original
>owner putting his golf bag on the trunk while he popped the door locks.  So
>the trunk is looking a bit chewed, plus the standard SUV dents, at least 5
>of those:-(  I have used compounding paste on this stuff with no luck.
>Waxed and no luck.  Anyone have a home remedy for these scratches or am I
>looking at detailing?

It won't work for door dings, but I always use colour wax for scratches
through the paint. For surface scratches, use a mild cutting compound and
then wax.
Or you could touch up the scratches with the small touch-up cans (with the
brush in it, cheap from the dealer). Practice on less visible spots first.
Take some cutting compound to blend it in to the surrounding paintwork-
looks great. If your car has a clearcoat metallic, it's vital to use a
clearcoat on the repairs, too. It'll never look good without that.

Tom