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Need some input for scratch removal
I recently was doing a good deed by taking a bunch of paper and cardboard to the recycle center and on the way out I rubbed against a pile of cardboard which put some scratches along the bottom of the doors on my silver truck.
Needless to say, I was pretty bummed when I got home. The scratches aren't extremely deep and I think they can be buffed out. I really hope I don't need to paint my 2015 Silverado.
I've tried using my Porter Cable polisher with a blue pad and Mother's Cleaner/Wax and it 'hid' some of the scratches. I think they are just filled in and not buffed out. It's certainly not where I want it to be.
I think I need either a more aggressive pad or maybe a different kind of product. Or maybe even both. I'm not sure.
What do you guys suggest? I'm not opposed to ordering online, but I do have an Autozone about 5 minutes from me.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Need some input for scratch removal
pick up some megs ultimate compound and use a foam applicator pad and give that a try...
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Re: Need some input for scratch removal
Hi, welcome to AutoGeekOnline! Bummer!
I would pair the Porter Cable with a more aggressive foam pad and some Ultimate Compound. Make sure to follow up with a less aggressive pad and ultimate polish. Then apply your favorite wax/sealant.
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Re: Need some input for scratch removal
Thanks for the quick replies!
Which 'more aggressive' pad do you suggest? How much more aggressive do I need/want?
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Re: Need some input for scratch removal
Always list where you live. We would love to help you.... Not in a creepy windowless van kind of way either
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Re: Need some input for scratch removal
The Porter Cable polisher and a blue pad really won't cut it. I'd suggest an actual compound of sorts like Megs 105 and an orange or yellow pad depending on how deep they are.
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Re: Need some input for scratch removal
I'm gonna go the opposite,foam pads will induce heat over and over again.Buy a microfiber cutting pad and just knock it out once with some bite.autozone sells compound without pics start with ultimate compound.set speed on 4 and inspect your progress every minute.If need more of agressive compound,they sell 3m rubbing compound.If your wax is hiding them,then I think there not deep.so start with the least agressive compound.Then buy 1 foam finishing pad and polish your repair area.I would also try to rub it out by hand using a sock.Turn the sock inside out and put some compound on it and start rubbing.Being that it's cardboard I would start with that first.
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Re: Need some input for scratch removal
Originally Posted by Butch708
Thanks for the quick replies!
Which 'more aggressive' pad do you suggest? How much more aggressive do I need/want?
Which pad line/colors do you currently have on hand?
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