Removing Scratches From Paint.

[TheZombieNinja3]

Hey all, It has been a while since I've posted but I've been lurking. I have a question for you all. Does anybody know any good tips/tricks/products to help buff out or remove scratches from the paint job? I recently had my Renegade COVERED in mud and while I was stopped at a gas station, some IDIOT decided to write WASH ME! across my driver side doors with their finger or something. All the sand/dirt particles in the mud left the words nicely scratched into my paint. They aren't super deep but they are definitely noticeable. Any ideas as to what I can do to get rid of them without getting paint done?

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Use Meguire's Swirl X, or even Ultimate Compound. Can do it by hand but I'd use a DA polisher, like the PC 7424XP. But I'd even try a lighter polish first. I bet they're not deep. Don't use rubbing compound or polishing compound. That will make it 10x worse.

 

[TheZombieNinja3]

Use Meguire's Swirl X, or even Ultimate Compound. Can do it by hand but I'd use a DA polisher, like the PC 7424XP. But I'd even try a lighter polish first. I bet they're not deep. Don't use rubbing compound or polishing compound. That will make it 10x worse.

Everyone I have asked keeps saying use a rubbing compound.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

I wouldn't. The SwirlX or Ultimate compound are way safer.
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[M38 Bob]

Somebody NEEDS an azz kickin!!

Bob

 

[flair1111]

no rubbing compound. thats for single stage paint and also to harsh on our clear coats. use what hoosierjeeper said.

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Everyone I have asked keeps saying use a rubbing compound.

Listen to HoosierJeeper - he knows detailing as much as anybody and has two Jeeps. So he knows how Jeep paint reacts to various compounds :waytogo:

Bob

 

[TheZombieNinja3]

I wouldn't. The SwirlX or Ultimate compound are way safer.
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How hard would it be to do by hand? I don't have a polisher or know of anyone around here that has one I could use

 

[M38 Bob]

How hard would it be to do by hand? I don't have a polisher or know of anyone around here that has one I could use

It's the weekend. What've you got better to do?

Bob


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[TheZombieNinja3]

It's the weekend. What've you got better to do?

Bob


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Work, unfortunately

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[flair1111]

How hard would it be to do by hand? I don't have a polisher or know of anyone around here that has one I could use

by hand itll be a lot of work. id give it 2 days. soooo, if you have the extra $40-80 go by a buffer with a speed setting. that will still take about 2-4 hrs but itll be so much easier and look way better. my jeep is black and itll be getting buffed before winter. i dread it lol.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Harbor Freight has a decent DA for like $60 I think, basically a knock off for the Porter Cable, good unit for a few time a year use.