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Old 03-10-2012, 12:04 PM
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Need help, scratches in clear-coat, tuxedo black

I created a thread awhile back about what use to remove my scratches, I tried Mother's brand scratch remover, turtle scratch remover, no luck? Anybody out there have any other choices? It's a fairly new truck, tuxedo black, scratches in the clear coat. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.
 
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Old 03-10-2012, 02:14 PM
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How deep are the scratches you are talking about? can you feel them with your fingernail, or are they just surface swirl marks? Pics help.
 
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Old 03-10-2012, 03:24 PM
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Why are you starting a new thread? Go find the old one and reply to it so we don't have to guess about the whole history and recommendations!
 
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Here is the other thread. Not much in it.


https://www.f150online.com/forums/ca...lear-coat.html
 
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I'd check with a professional detailer who does wet sanding. They will be able to assess the damage and decide the best approach to correcting it.
 
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Wetsanding is an absolute last resort.
 
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I stand by my recommendation in that other thread.
 
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Old 03-11-2012, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Gipraw
Wetsanding is an absolute last resort.
Exactly... Least aggressive to most aggressive...
 
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Old 03-11-2012, 03:32 PM
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Their not deep enough to feel with your fingernail. And I'll get some pics as soon as I can.
 
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Originally Posted by glc
I stand by my recommendation in that other thread.
I agree!

There are any number of combinations, but that Meguairs seems to have the whole package. I have the Porter Cable DA, which I believe it is the same with the Meguair name on it. Three stage Wolf pads, cutting, polishing, and finishing. Along with Meguairs Pro 9, 82, and NXT. I ahve others, but that usualy works for me. I had a black 2002 F150 and 2006 Corvette and I never had problems with swirl marks.

I don't think any of those scratch polishes work. IMHO.

Last but not least, a good detail shop should be able to help.
 
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Old 03-11-2012, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Gipraw
Wetsanding is an absolute last resort.
That's why I mentioned a pro detailer. They'd be in the best position to assess it.
 
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Old 03-11-2012, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cuminer2003
Their not deep enough to feel with your fingernail. And I'll get some pics as soon as I can.
Post some good direct sunlight pics, and I will make a recommendation based on what I see.

GLC linked a good suggestion in the other thread you started.

Since you are the owner of a black vehicle, you have two choices if you care about how it looks.

- Learn how to do this correctly yourself

- find a good pro to take care of it for you.
 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=kj-Yc6fZfjo

I have found this system to be quite reliable. It just plain works. I was a little pessimistic at first when the salesman was telling me about it, but it is a very effective method.
 
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Black is not a color, it's a part time job
 
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Black is not a color, it's a part time job
 



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