Paint scratches

[KoolAid4Cyl.]

I have got a problem with the paint on my 1992 mustang. the car is a glossy black, but it looks like somebody tried to wax it or use a buffer on it and now there are big sprialing scratches all through the paint. notched86, you might know what i'm talking about, you've seen it.

my dad said to use a rubbing combound to get them out, but it contains a lot of sand and was unsure if that was the right stuff to use. any have any help?


Thanks

 

[freakintiger]

You should go to an automotive paint supply shop and ask them, they'll have industrial grade products that might save your paintjob.

 

[MSM0075]

Get a porter cable duel action polisher, and megs #9. your good to go

 

[JamesBaumann]

I have seen in the local auto parts store a lot of paint scratch removers. You could look at some of the ingredients in there to see if that would work. But I would talk to some guys at a paint shop that really know what they are talking about. Or, here's an idea, just give it a real good wax and see how much that fixes.

 

[ZeroCulture]

This should do it;

1. Claybar entire car
2. Get a buffer, high speed would be the best (you'd have to get use to it first, or you'll screw your paint up even worse)
3. Use a good Buffing compound and take it off
4. Use a good polish '' '' ''
5. Hand wax it with a good Carnauba wax.

That should take them out pretty nicely... oh and always make sure the buff pads are new and clean, especially for a job like this.

 

[92Frankenstein]

If you are slightly unsure of what you are doing, dont do anything at all. I wasnt sure how to use rubbing compund, now it my paint job looks like a honed cyl.

 

[MSM0075]

Don't attempt to try Rubbing compond, or a HIGH Speed buffer on your car for the first time, Please..

At least with a Dual Action Polisher you don't have to worry about leaving burn marks/swirl marks. Stay away from high speed buffers, unless you have years of experience.

 

[92Frankenstein]

Yea, what he said. I wax and polish etc. with my hand and the results are pretty good. I have a gray car, so I dont know how much that helps (dark gray)

I use turtle wax polishing compound, then NXT. Works for me..

 

[ZeroCulture]

lol i guess i got ahead of myself ... i work at a detailing shop so im not scared ofthe high speed!

 

[KoolAid4Cyl.]

heres some pics . they actually look like some one screwed up with a high speed polisher

 

[ZeroCulture]

That's pretty messed up! Good luck with that ... but with enough time (and a buffer) you should be able to make them really hard to notice.

 

[JamesBaumann]

Yeah, just start waxing, keep waxing, wax some more, have a final wax, then re-evaluate.

 

[92Frankenstein]

Hrmmm, I have a feeling that an orbital buffer just wont have the balls to remove those scratches... But I am not a body man...

Bring out the high speeds and burning clearcoat!

 

[ZeroCulture]

Bring out the high speeds and burning clearcoat!

Thats what I said .. and peple started freakin' out!

 

[92Frankenstein]

Well, at first I thought he meant a lil' swirl or scratch here or there, as most people over exagerate there problems, but after seeing the pics, and thinking of my past experiences, I found that its about the only way to help shy of a new paint job...

 

[christhepuffer]

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[KoolAid4Cyl.]

originally posted by christhepuffer
When do you think the 2.3T will be up for sale? hit me up with an E-mail... general price would be awesome to. [email protected]

what do you mean?