removing scuffs and scratches?

[Shelty]

how do I get minor scuffs and a few scratches out of my paint?

I have a mineral gray mustang scratch x doesnt work...

does the mothers buff ball work well?

 

[eddypython]

It's not the tool per say. You have to have the right tool and the right product.
Here's what i use for " small scuffs, and minor paint correction.

http://www.amazon.com/32-oz-Menzern...GX54/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1320711050&sr=8-5

removes scratches as deep as 1000 - 2000 grit sandpaper would do. And 2000 is pretty thin.

There's another I use to take care of " spider scratches "

http://www.amazon.com/Menzerna-Supe...GRWA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1320711050&sr=8-3

It's always nice and shiny when done. I don't have recent pics but here's a pic from 4 years ago after I clayed it, used menzerna 106, and waxed with meguiers NXT2

 

[Shelty]

thanks bro

 

[zinc02gt]

how do I get minor scuffs and a few scratches out of my paint?

I have a mineral gray mustang scratch x doesnt work...

does the mothers buff ball work well?

You're in the Maryland area. So I'm sure you've heard of Hermann from Horsepower by Hermann. He has a detailer that goes by the name of Asphault Rocket on detailing forums. His name is Dana. By far one the best out there, bar none. Contact him if you want it done perfectly, but he doesn't come cheap.



But, if you can take your finger nail and your finger nail catches it, more than likely it can't be removed without paint failure in the future. I personally use a rotary, M105, M205, and Ultrafina. It's definitely a skill that requires alot of practice to get good at it.

This is my 5.0 after I detailed it. It was a week old. The dealership they had it transfered from left it under a tree apparently. It had tons of sap, rail dust, and heavy swirling all over. Took me a week to finish it with my work schedule. Probably 42hrs in the paint alone.

 

[Alec]

I use this:

Works pretty well for small stuff

 

[Wicked Pissah]

It's not the tool per say. You have to have the right tool and the right product.
Here's what i use for " small scuffs, and minor paint correction.

http://www.amazon.com/32-oz-Menzern...GX54/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1320711050&sr=8-5

removes scratches as deep as 1000 - 2000 grit sandpaper would do. And 2000 is pretty thin.

There's another I use to take care of " spider scratches "

http://www.amazon.com/Menzerna-Supe...GRWA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1320711050&sr=8-3

It's always nice and shiny when done. I don't have recent pics but here's a pic from 4 years ago after I clayed it, used menzerna 106, and waxed with meguiers NXT2

hey do you apply the second product by hand or a buffer??

 

[S197gt07]

I'd guess buffer

 

[eddypython]

I use a buffer for all including the wax. The only time is when I spray sealer that I just wipe it with microfiber cloth by hand.

 

[Wicked Pissah]

dude i gotta learn how to use a buffer!

 

[eddypython]

buy a portercable. You can't fuck it up at all. It's orbital so you won't burn through your clear. Let me find a link for you on how to properly do this to your car. It's a PDF file with pics and all. VERY detailed. I would say the most detailed how to in the world lol

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=61625

and here's the PDF

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/images/misc/dapolishing.pdf

 

[HellsBells]

Using a porter cable is child's play, anyone can do it. However, I think the biggest gains are from cutting compounds to remove swirls. Applying wax is whatever really. I always apply my wax by hand.