Self induced scratch on driver door.....need help - Page 2

Tushar · 02-17-2016, 01:34 PM

I have received CarPro fixer in my autopia package.
Will that work?

Glen e · 02-17-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tushar

I have received CarPro fixer in my autopia package.
Will that work?

Respectfully , since you have posted no pics, how would we know ?

Tushar · 02-17-2016, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

Respectfully , since you have posted no pics, how would we know ?

Sorry guys,

Was real busy yesterday.
Will post pics today.

Sharp Shifter · 02-23-2016, 04:16 PM

I'm a detailer for a living, you will need a polisher for one. Most likely you will not get it by hand, only with really light surface scratches.

A lot of elite leveled detailers use product from a company called shine supply.
Their compounds:
Flat top- heavy cut
Classic cut- medium cut
Classic polish
Slick back- and ultra fine polish

As far as polishers go porter cables are not very strong but are cheap. I would look in to a torq 10fx or torq 22d. The torq 22d would probably be your best all around choice because it cut really really well and works great like a rules big foot, both have 21mm throws but the torq has a smaller price tag and feels less like plastic

PADS
Meguiars microfiber cutting pads are awesome for heavy cutting
Orange pad for the next cut
Then white pad
Then black pad for polish to give it the factory gloss

Don't concentrate just on the scratch, make sure you slowly do an area going left to right up and down until the cutting compound looks like it is nearly gone.

If the scratch is still there and you have never wet sanded before just spray the scratch with water and the sand paper and use 2000 grit so you can start lightly maybe do 10 circular motions and then clean the area and do the cut and polish again.

If the scratch is still there after either process it will at least be very hard to see especially from the distance most people will look at your car from. Wrote this a general post for advice, I understand people may not want to spend the money, pm me if anyone has questions or needs help

Sharp Shifter · 02-23-2016, 04:34 PM

Sorry auto correct spelt rules it was suppose to say Rupes where it spoke about polishers lol

02-17-2016, 01:34 PM	#15
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02-23-2016, 04:16 PM	#18
Sharp Shifter Drives: 98 Transam drag car SOLD now 17 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 181	I'm a detailer for a living, you will need a polisher for one. Most likely you will not get it by hand, only with really light surface scratches. A lot of elite leveled detailers use product from a company called shine supply. Their compounds: Flat top- heavy cut Classic cut- medium cut Classic polish Slick back- and ultra fine polish As far as polishers go porter cables are not very strong but are cheap. I would look in to a torq 10fx or torq 22d. The torq 22d would probably be your best all around choice because it cut really really well and works great like a rules big foot, both have 21mm throws but the torq has a smaller price tag and feels less like plastic PADS Meguiars microfiber cutting pads are awesome for heavy cutting Orange pad for the next cut Then white pad Then black pad for polish to give it the factory gloss Don't concentrate just on the scratch, make sure you slowly do an area going left to right up and down until the cutting compound looks like it is nearly gone. If the scratch is still there and you have never wet sanded before just spray the scratch with water and the sand paper and use 2000 grit so you can start lightly maybe do 10 circular motions and then clean the area and do the cut and polish again. If the scratch is still there after either process it will at least be very hard to see especially from the distance most people will look at your car from. Wrote this a general post for advice, I understand people may not want to spend the money, pm me if anyone has questions or needs help

02-23-2016, 04:34 PM	#19
Sharp Shifter Drives: 98 Transam drag car SOLD now 17 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 181	Sorry auto correct spelt rules it was suppose to say Rupes where it spoke about polishers lol

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