dmarc117 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 i have a black suv. the paint appears to be scratched all over. very small scratches that can only be seen in certain light. is there a wax or polish to remove these? tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missoula Griz Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I am no paint expert, but I have heard that if you rub lighter fluid on the scratched areas you will get a uniform color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 I am no paint expert, but I have heard that if you rub lighter fluid on the scratched areas you will get a uniform color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I am no paint expert, but I have heard that if you rub lighter fluid on the scratched areas you will get a uniform color. Pyromaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 i have a black suv. the paint appears to be scratched all over. very small scratches that can only be seen in certain light. is there a wax or polish to remove these? tia Stop cheating on your wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Stop cheating on your wife. ummm, oh yea and anything for broken back windows too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) If you are looking to correct paint, you need abrasives, and for that you need a polish. (Some waxes have abrasives, but typically are not abrasive enough to do anything but clean the surface of the paint.) Removing scatches by hand is pretty difficult. If they are really light scratches, you can try a product by Meguiars called Scratch-X, which you should be able to find at your local auto supply shop. If you have scratches all over your paint, I wouldn't bother, as it would take you forever to go over the entire car, and you'll arm will fall off long before you're through. I would probably look for a professional detailer to polish your car and follow it up with a wax or sealant. Edited December 1, 2009 by Furd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 As i think about it, you are probably describing what are known as swirls. If they are fine, you may be able to get away with a less abrasive polish, like Meguiars Swirl-X. Still, I wouldn't relish the thought of polishing an entire car by hand with the intention of correcting the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 As i think about it, you are probably describing what are known as swirls. If they are fine, you may be able to get away with a less abrasive polish, like Meguiars Swirl-X. Still, I wouldn't relish the thought of polishing an entire car by hand with the intention of correcting the paint. they are swirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 they are swirls This is the bane of a black car owner and the main reason I won't usually buy one. Black makes it easy to see any and all imperfections in the paint, any speck of dust, whatever. Furd gave you good advice. PAY SOMEONE. If you don't know what you're doing you'll burn the paint with a high-speed buffer and that's what you really need for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Actually, you can remove most defects from paint using a dual action polisher with the appropriate polishing pad(s) and compound(s). There is little risk to "burning through" modern paint with that type of machine. An amateur with a little experience can use a dual action polisher to correct minor defects. Obviously, the more significant the defect, the more difficult it is to correct, so more experience is required to do the job correctly. You can still screw the paint up pretty good with poor technique, particularly if using agressive pads and/or polish. Rotary buffers are probably best left to more advanced amateurs and professionals. You can burn through the paint with one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Is this your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Is this your car where'd you get a pic of my car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Two words Spray paint You are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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