Wife's new car - Black '08 Jetta - my buddies dang dang decided to jump up on the hood and left a couple scratches from his nails. They arent really that bad but if you look right you can see them, just wanted to know from you guru's the best way on a black vehicle to get those gone. Not too happy about already having to work on it.

Thanks.

 

Don't know what you have supply-wise, but if they aren't too deep, I'd just try some ScratchX as an OTC product. It might not take them out, but it'll at least hide them.

 

yeah I don't have anything special. I will give that a shot, always heard good things about it but was just wondering what yall recommended.

 

Ooooh boy,

A hood is especially hard to "fix" since it is in the direct line of eye sight, but heres my recommendation starting with the best looking fix (assuming the scratches are through the clearcoat..
1. chemically strip the hood and re-paint
2. purchase touch up paint (yes real touch up paint) from either slep boys or dealer. Try applying just clear over one scratch, if it covers, no paint is required, just apply with a brush several coats until the scratch is filled. Take a little lacquer thinner, put on a soft rag, wrapped around a piece of cardboard or similar this, straight item- gently wipe the surface of the fill is a single crossways motion in one direction only. It is kinda like wet sanding the paint, only the lacquer will only soften and remove the touch up paint (which is lacquer). You must be very carefull as it is easy to over-do...and if you do, just apply more clear and then wait a day to finish.

You can also use a razor blade...same technicue, but no lacuer or rag. Place a slight bend on the blade creating a smooth curve...gently scrape over the filled area until smooth, them use a very mild polish like 3M finisse II, to remove surface scratches, and apply wax.

3. Use a crayon (black) rubbing in a circular pattern until the scrtch is filled. Use a soft cloth with very warm almost hot water and gently rub over the filled area until smooth and flat. Wax over the area. This will almost make it disappear, but will have to be redone about every 1-2 years.

 

Your best bet is going to be Meguiar's ScratchX with a terry towel. It may take a few applications, but you will eventually get it/reduce it down to a point where you are happy.

 

Can you get a couple pics of the scratches? Where in AR are you?

 

Best thing is to get your buddy to pay for a professional to get the scratches out. I know if one of my friends did that they would offer to fix it!

Kevin

 

My oppinion

Option #1: get friend to get a pro to buff it.

Option #2: Microfiber pad and Meg's ScratchX, rub in with gusto, repeat as neccessary.
Could take several passes.

Option #3: Order some Meg's M105 or Meg's D151 and work like ScratchX.

Pictures would help a lot.

I worked on some paint transfer and scratches with ScratchX on my mother's dodge the other day and even with the D/A and polishing pad it took three runs to get them out. But they came completely out. But afterwards looked gorgeous.

 

Beechkid, you are a complete idiot.

Find another forum.

Hawg_Man, please disregard the post from beachkid. He has yet to product any proof of his so called professional background and all his posts are total BS.

If you are in the Hot Springs area this weekend, i would be more than happy to take a look at your paint.

EDIT: I did't see HWM3's post, if you're close to Atkins, do yourself a favor and go see him...he is the next Yoda.

 

Guys, Thanks so much! I am in Springdale, NWA area and will be at the hog game today so no chance to get to see you guys. Appreciate the willingness to help out. Will try out the Scratch X probably tomorrow.

Yeah, you know I didn't even tell Ben his dog had done that, his wife had tied them up, momentarily, to the trailer hitch of his truck which was parked right in front of the car and they were just jumping around and ended up there. Didn't want to make it a big deal with them. Hope the Scratch X works! Will let ya know.

 

I am STILL waiting for him to fax me over this page in his owners manual that says Clay is unsafe for Ford Vehicles.

 

Me too.