Little Scratches

jono_busch · 02-23-2006, 02:43 PM

Hey, I was just seeing if anyone had advice on what kind of stuff to use to touch up scratches. I don't want to just throw anything on my car.

Stan · 02-23-2006, 02:44 PM

wash and wax it..

jono_busch · 02-23-2006, 03:54 PM

I meant like specific types of products. I'm just overly cautious

MattJ · 02-23-2006, 04:50 PM

You might as well go all out and detail it. If I were you, id wash it with a detergent soap like dishsoap or a car soap thats a detergent which will strip wax. After its washed , leave it wet and start claying it. Clay will remove 99% of the road grit and debrit that sticks to your car that washing doesnt remove, after you are finished, wash again then dry.

First id throw a coat or 2 of a POLISH. I personally use Eagle 1 because its just what I picked up at the time and havent ran out yet. after thats on and off, id throw 2 coats of a synthetic wax like mothers fx, or meguires nxt. after those two coats are on, I would top that wax with a carnauba. Your car should be returned to a deep brilliant shine with minimal swirl marks.

If I were you id look into KLASSE, p21s, and pinnacle which you wont find in most stores. youll have to order online for those, or you can just use like mothers or meguires from your local auto shop.

If you are unsure how to apply these products or dont know what to do, read the sticky at the top of this forum which will walk you through what they do and how to do them, and the end results of doing it.

herndy_1 · 02-23-2006, 05:31 PM

:stupid: Very good advice!

jono_busch · 03-05-2006, 02:34 AM

Thanks mattj. Thats exactly what I was looking for

swervo · 03-05-2006, 04:04 AM

Good advice Matt. Hey if you want to learn more about detailing check out autopia.org, it's a forum dedicated to detailing vehicles. Here are a couple sites that sell the products Matt was talking about. www.autopia-carcare.com www.autogeek.net www.exceldetail.com www.properautocare.com

swingle007 · 03-05-2006, 07:43 AM

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino

The Z-5 works great...agreed on the advice above on some liquid Dawn to strip it and then wash, claybar, etc. real well first.....

02-23-2006, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
jono_busch Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	Little Scratches Hey, I was just seeing if anyone had advice on what kind of stuff to use to touch up scratches. I don't want to just throw anything on my car.

02-23-2006, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stan Beantown Stang Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,299	wash and wax it.. __________________ 2002 Black Mustang GT 5 speed Mods BORLA Stingers SLP Catted-X MGW Shifter Mach 1 Grill Delete/Chin Spoiler Chrome 03 Cobra's 17x9 H&R Supersports Waiting to install Vortech Supercharger 4.10's FOR SALE!! SLP LM1 Catback, Magnaflow O/R X PM ME!

02-23-2006, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	You might as well go all out and detail it. If I were you, id wash it with a detergent soap like dishsoap or a car soap thats a detergent which will strip wax. After its washed , leave it wet and start claying it. Clay will remove 99% of the road grit and debrit that sticks to your car that washing doesnt remove, after you are finished, wash again then dry. First id throw a coat or 2 of a POLISH. I personally use Eagle 1 because its just what I picked up at the time and havent ran out yet. after thats on and off, id throw 2 coats of a synthetic wax like mothers fx, or meguires nxt. after those two coats are on, I would top that wax with a carnauba. Your car should be returned to a deep brilliant shine with minimal swirl marks. If I were you id look into KLASSE, p21s, and pinnacle which you wont find in most stores. youll have to order online for those, or you can just use like mothers or meguires from your local auto shop. If you are unsure how to apply these products or dont know what to do, read the sticky at the top of this forum which will walk you through what they do and how to do them, and the end results of doing it. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

02-23-2006, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
herndy_1 Red Six Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 559	:stupid: Very good advice! __________________

03-05-2006, 04:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
swervo Can you hear me now? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 910	Good advice Matt. Hey if you want to learn more about detailing check out autopia.org, it's a forum dedicated to detailing vehicles. Here are a couple sites that sell the products Matt was talking about. www.autopia-carcare.com www.autogeek.net www.exceldetail.com www.properautocare.com __________________ 2004 Black Mach 1 HP Twin 57mm turbo kit tuned by Modular Powerhouse 460rwhp/479rwtq at 7lbs with 10* of timing on a stock block

02-23-2006, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
jono_busch Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	I meant like specific types of products. I'm just overly cautious

03-05-2006, 02:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
jono_busch Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	Thanks mattj. Thats exactly what I was looking for

03-05-2006, 07:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
swingle007 14.2L OF GARAGED FURY! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kingwood, Tx. Posts: 75	http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino The Z-5 works great...agreed on the advice above on some liquid Dawn to strip it and then wash, claybar, etc. real well first..... __________________ '87 Vortech'd 5.0 LX 'vert 353rwhp/370tq '05 GT 4.10's, UDP, SCT, Bassani 288rwhp/300tq '97 Cobra 'vert 4.30's, LT's, Bassani, etc. JOHN

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