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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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does anyone know how to get the fine scratches like finger prints out of gloss black powder coat Thanks
 
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you can buff it just like paint but it takes more time.....
 
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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Try a swirl polish remover worked for me........
 
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I used Meguiars Scratch X on my gloss paint with good success.
 
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Thanks for the tips
 
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I had Joe coat a set of bars for me, and fedex busted the package up so they got scratched up pretty bad in shipping. Used Meguiers Scratch X and a whole lot of elbow grease and they came clean.
 
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i also like car-b-nu wax... my fav!
 
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+1 Bought it last year on your recommendation and it's the real deal!

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