Light scratches

03_GT · 12-06-2007, 06:20 PM

You know when you go to the do it yourself car wash and you use the foamy brush, well now that dang brush scratched the living hell out my car, so my question is how do i get rid of them bang scratches all over my car?

r3dn3ck · 12-06-2007, 06:59 PM

clay bar if they're just fine lines otherwise you can use a multi-stage polish and wax.

*03gtmustang* · 12-06-2007, 08:52 PM

A clay bar DOES NOT remove scratches from your paint. It removes contaminants that regular washing cant remove such as over spray, bugs, tar, etc. In fact, if you clay wrong, or you use an aggressive clay bar, then you can induce even more marring. If you want to remove scratches, then you need to get a polish. There are millions of different polishes out there. Some remove imperfections while others partially remove them and hide them. I have experience with Poorboys SSR's, Pinnacle XMT, Menzerna, and Optimum. Out of those, Menzerna is the best, but most expensive and you need to use a machine. If you dont have a machine and want to do this by hand, then it will take awhile and you wont get nearly the results you would using a machine. So first things first, do you want to do this by hand, or machine? And do you want to remove these imperfections or do you want to hide them? Also, how much are you willing to spend?

03_GT · 12-07-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

A clay bar DOES NOT remove scratches from your paint. It removes contaminants that regular washing cant remove such as over spray, bugs, tar, etc. In fact, if you clay wrong, or you use an aggressive clay bar, then you can induce even more marring. If you want to remove scratches, then you need to get a polish. There are millions of different polishes out there. Some remove imperfections while others partially remove them and hide them. I have experience with Poorboys SSR's, Pinnacle XMT, Menzerna, and Optimum. Out of those, Menzerna is the best, but most expensive and you need to use a machine. If you dont have a machine and want to do this by hand, then it will take awhile and you wont get nearly the results you would using a machine. So first things first, do you want to do this by hand, or machine? And do you want to remove these imperfections or do you want to hide them? Also, how much are you willing to spend?

I got me machine already...What are some prices for the polish?

*03gtmustang* · 12-07-2007, 10:37 AM

What kind of buffer is it?

03_GT · 12-07-2007, 03:53 PM

i knew that was coming, its like the 40.oo one from walmart...sucker works good, its not a fancy one...or do i need one of them? i got meguiars polish. will that work?

*03gtmustang* · 12-07-2007, 05:20 PM

Well you gotta know your products in order to do it right. Some $40 buffer from Walmart probably wont cut it. Some goes for the Megs polish. You gotta be a little more descriptive.

Heres what Id do. Start by washing the car, then clay it using Mothers clay bar. You can find that locally. Get yourself a Porter Cable 7424, pads, polish, microfiber towels, and some wax or sealant. For pads I recommend Lake Country CCS 5 1/4"- 5 1/2" pads. Adams, Poorboys, or Menzerna polish. Ive got some Pinnacle XMT polish for sale if you're interested in that too. For microfiber towels I recommend PakShak ultra plush. You can use those for everything. For wax, well the price for waxes varies, you could use some Megs stuff, or some OTC stuff. It depends on how much you want to spend. Ive got some Wolfgang Sealant for sale.

There are videos floating around all over the net on how to properly use a PC.

03_GT · 12-07-2007, 06:57 PM

Im real tight in money now, just spent 600.oo on a full exhaust system and now x-mas is right around the corner, Ill have to ger back to you when i get some extra cash, i just got done looking through your website and that 06 Bentley that you cleaned up, my car has them same stratches as the bentley!

*03gtmustang* · 12-07-2007, 08:25 PM

Might want to think about getting it done professionally. Just the outside.

03_GT · 12-07-2007, 10:08 PM

True, but i just got to find a detail shop that i can trust down here in orlando!

*03gtmustang* · 12-07-2007, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 03_GT

True, but i just got to find a detail shop that i can trust down here in orlando!

No problem, Ill find one for you.

03_GT · 12-08-2007, 05:49 AM

Thank you!

Widowmaker[X] · 12-08-2007, 06:23 PM

*Hijack's Thread* Can you find me a good shop in the Philadelphia area? *Gives thread back*

03_GT · 12-08-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Widowmaker[X]

*Hijack's Thread* Can you find me a good shop in the Philadelphia area? *Gives thread back*

*03gtmustang* · 12-08-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Widowmaker[X]

*Hijack's Thread* Can you find me a good shop in the Philadelphia area? *Gives thread back*

PA no, NJ yes. Want the contact info? Itll be worth the drive.

Steeda97 · 12-12-2007, 08:40 AM

In NJ, go with DJ's Auto Detailing.

03_GT · 12-12-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeda97

In NJ, go with DJ's Auto Detailing.

Im in FL!

*03gtmustang* · 12-12-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 03_GT

Im in FL!

Waiting to hear back from the guy.

03_GT · 12-12-2007, 05:08 PM

you found one here in orlando? Where, and let me know when you hear something, Prices too! Thanks!

*03gtmustang* · 12-12-2007, 05:23 PM

Yep, hes in Orlando.

PColav6 · 12-12-2007, 07:49 PM

I'll detail your car

About 8 hours from orlando to here though, lol.

03_GT · 12-12-2007, 08:21 PM

Thats a long ways, i can detail good, I just got them surface scratches that i cant rid of, I used some paint cleaner polish and it worked pretty good!

12-06-2007, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 576	Light scratches You know when you go to the do it yourself car wash and you use the foamy brush, well now that dang brush scratched the living hell out my car, so my question is how do i get rid of them bang scratches all over my car? __________________ 2003 GT 5 Speed JLT CAI UPR Off-Road X-Pipe SLP LM 1 Steeda Tri-ax short throw www.myspace.com/rustysurfer07

12-06-2007, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,833	clay bar if they're just fine lines otherwise you can use a multi-stage polish and wax. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com My CarDomain Page

12-06-2007, 08:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,233	A clay bar DOES NOT remove scratches from your paint. It removes contaminants that regular washing cant remove such as over spray, bugs, tar, etc. In fact, if you clay wrong, or you use an aggressive clay bar, then you can induce even more marring. If you want to remove scratches, then you need to get a polish. There are millions of different polishes out there. Some remove imperfections while others partially remove them and hide them. I have experience with Poorboys SSR's, Pinnacle XMT, Menzerna, and Optimum. Out of those, Menzerna is the best, but most expensive and you need to use a machine. If you dont have a machine and want to do this by hand, then it will take awhile and you wont get nearly the results you would using a machine. So first things first, do you want to do this by hand, or machine? And do you want to remove these imperfections or do you want to hide them? Also, how much are you willing to spend? __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

12-07-2007, 10:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,233	What kind of buffer is it? __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

12-07-2007, 03:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 576	i knew that was coming, its like the 40.oo one from walmart...sucker works good, its not a fancy one...or do i need one of them? i got meguiars polish. will that work? __________________ 2003 GT 5 Speed JLT CAI UPR Off-Road X-Pipe SLP LM 1 Steeda Tri-ax short throw www.myspace.com/rustysurfer07

12-07-2007, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,233	Well you gotta know your products in order to do it right. Some $40 buffer from Walmart probably wont cut it. Some goes for the Megs polish. You gotta be a little more descriptive. Heres what Id do. Start by washing the car, then clay it using Mothers clay bar. You can find that locally. Get yourself a Porter Cable 7424, pads, polish, microfiber towels, and some wax or sealant. For pads I recommend Lake Country CCS 5 1/4"- 5 1/2" pads. Adams, Poorboys, or Menzerna polish. Ive got some Pinnacle XMT polish for sale if you're interested in that too. For microfiber towels I recommend PakShak ultra plush. You can use those for everything. For wax, well the price for waxes varies, you could use some Megs stuff, or some OTC stuff. It depends on how much you want to spend. Ive got some Wolfgang Sealant for sale. There are videos floating around all over the net on how to properly use a PC. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

12-07-2007, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 576	Im real tight in money now, just spent 600.oo on a full exhaust system and now x-mas is right around the corner, Ill have to ger back to you when i get some extra cash, i just got done looking through your website and that 06 Bentley that you cleaned up, my car has them same stratches as the bentley! __________________ 2003 GT 5 Speed JLT CAI UPR Off-Road X-Pipe SLP LM 1 Steeda Tri-ax short throw www.myspace.com/rustysurfer07 Last edited by 03_GT : 12-07-2007 at 07:01 PM.

12-07-2007, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,233	Might want to think about getting it done professionally. Just the outside. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

12-07-2007, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 576	True, but i just got to find a detail shop that i can trust down here in orlando! __________________ 2003 GT 5 Speed JLT CAI UPR Off-Road X-Pipe SLP LM 1 Steeda Tri-ax short throw www.myspace.com/rustysurfer07

12-08-2007, 05:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 576	Thank you! __________________ 2003 GT 5 Speed JLT CAI UPR Off-Road X-Pipe SLP LM 1 Steeda Tri-ax short throw www.myspace.com/rustysurfer07

12-08-2007, 06:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Widowmaker[X] Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 29	Hijack's Thread Can you find me a good shop in the Philadelphia area? Gives thread back

12-12-2007, 05:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 576	you found one here in orlando? Where, and let me know when you hear something, Prices too! Thanks! __________________ 2003 GT 5 Speed JLT CAI UPR Off-Road X-Pipe SLP LM 1 Steeda Tri-ax short throw www.myspace.com/rustysurfer07

12-12-2007, 05:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,233	Yep, hes in Orlando. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

12-12-2007, 08:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 576	Thats a long ways, i can detail good, I just got them surface scratches that i cant rid of, I used some paint cleaner polish and it worked pretty good! __________________ 2003 GT 5 Speed JLT CAI UPR Off-Road X-Pipe SLP LM 1 Steeda Tri-ax short throw www.myspace.com/rustysurfer07

12-12-2007, 08:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
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