Scratch Removal?
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Road Master
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Scratch Removal?
I made the stupid mistake of spilling some gasoline on my tank this past weekend. Didn't want it to sit on there all day in 95 degree weather so I grabbed the window washer at the pump and ran it across the tank once or twice. STUPID MISTAKE. The sponge somehow left scratches on the tank. They don't look too deep.
I took some Meguiar's Swirl Remover 2.0 and an orbital buffer and hit the tank three or four times and then applied a couple of coats of Meguiar's NXT wax. The scratches are very minimal now, but of course still there in just the right light and angle. What product should I step up to get rid of the scratches? A more abrasive cleaner?
Any pointers and tips for using the orbital buffer? I don't want to ruin my paint!
I took some Meguiar's Swirl Remover 2.0 and an orbital buffer and hit the tank three or four times and then applied a couple of coats of Meguiar's NXT wax. The scratches are very minimal now, but of course still there in just the right light and angle. What product should I step up to get rid of the scratches? A more abrasive cleaner?
Any pointers and tips for using the orbital buffer? I don't want to ruin my paint!
Cruiser
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RE: Scratch Removal?
I think the step you are missing in this clean-up is the hand glaze material. This material fills and level scrathes so that you don't get that "corect sun light" issue.
I always using Costco micro fiber towels for all processes:
Wash
Clay bar using a quick detail product
Wash
Swirl remover if needed
Polish
Glaze
Wax, couple of coats.
I have had good results with Clearkote products and Poor Boys products
Check out autogeek.net or autopia.org for all kinds of info on these types of problems.
I always using Costco micro fiber towels for all processes:
Wash
Clay bar using a quick detail product
Wash
Swirl remover if needed
Polish
Glaze
Wax, couple of coats.
I have had good results with Clearkote products and Poor Boys products
Check out autogeek.net or autopia.org for all kinds of info on these types of problems.
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RE: Scratch Removal?
You may want to give Meguiar's Scratch X a try. I have used it in the past with some surface scratches and it took care of the scratches. Very easy to use. It comes in a black tube and can be found in any auto products section from Walmart to Kragen.........
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Road Master
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From: Orange County, CA
RE: Scratch Removal?
ORIGINAL: gearheadfmc
I think the step you are missing in this clean-up is the hand glaze material. This material fills and level scrathes so that you don't get that "corect sun light" issue.
I think the step you are missing in this clean-up is the hand glaze material. This material fills and level scrathes so that you don't get that "corect sun light" issue.
Or so says the product!
I will run out to the store and pick up some glaze and give it a try. Or should I get the Fine-Cut Cleaner which is a mildly abrasive cleaner that removes fine surface defects including light oxidation, stains, scratches, swirls and fresh water spots. Diminishing Abrasivesâ„¢ cut quickly, then reduce to a polishing rouge, while Buffered Abrasiveâ„¢ action lubricates the finish to prevent scratching.
Road Master
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From: Fredericksburg,VA
RE: Scratch Removal?
Hey Guys,
Just an idea, and not trying to be a smart ***, but you might want to think of putting small bottle of quick detailer and a microfiber cloth in your bags to get gas off your tank in the future.
Just an idea, and not trying to be a smart ***, but you might want to think of putting small bottle of quick detailer and a microfiber cloth in your bags to get gas off your tank in the future.
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From: Murfreesboro , TN
RE: Scratch Removal?
ORIGINAL: Thundercloud
Hey Guys,
Just an idea, and not trying to be a smart ***, but you might want to think of putting small bottle of quick detailer and a microfiber cloth in your bags to get gas off your tank in the future.
Hey Guys,
Just an idea, and not trying to be a smart ***, but you might want to think of putting small bottle of quick detailer and a microfiber cloth in your bags to get gas off your tank in the future.
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Road Warrior
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From: Southern California High Desert, here and there....
RE: Scratch Removal?
I've never seen a little gasoline spill on the paint cause any damage. Should that be a concern?
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From: Northwest Jersey
RE: Scratch Removal?
I have found what I consider the holy grail of polishes / swirl removal.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...tegory_Code=QO
I have tried them all (and I mean them all [:@], on black) and found this to be by far the best.
I use the ZFX (must have this to mix into your Z-5) with Z-5 polish/Swirl Remover, folowed up with Z-8 . Micro fiber towles only !
Don't be dissapointed after one wax, keep using it, and after around the 6th time or so you will have a new tank.
I do not work for them or anything, I just found that this really works for me.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...tegory_Code=QO
I have tried them all (and I mean them all [:@], on black) and found this to be by far the best.
I use the ZFX (must have this to mix into your Z-5) with Z-5 polish/Swirl Remover, folowed up with Z-8 . Micro fiber towles only !
Don't be dissapointed after one wax, keep using it, and after around the 6th time or so you will have a new tank.
I do not work for them or anything, I just found that this really works for me.
Road Master
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From: South Bend, In
RE: Scratch Removal?
Some scratches are to deep into the clear coat to get them out with just a scratch removing solvent. I scratched one of my saddle bags pretty good once. HD swirl remover would not work and niether would any other product so here is what I did.
I lightly wet sanded the scratch with 2000 grit sand paper. This will leave very fine tiny scratches which you can remove with almost any swirl remover. I then polished and waxed the bag. This is a little bit more aggressive approach but it left me with a showroom shine and the deep scratch was all but a memory.
try it on a practice surface first if it makes you uneasy.
I lightly wet sanded the scratch with 2000 grit sand paper. This will leave very fine tiny scratches which you can remove with almost any swirl remover. I then polished and waxed the bag. This is a little bit more aggressive approach but it left me with a showroom shine and the deep scratch was all but a memory.
try it on a practice surface first if it makes you uneasy.