What compound to remove these scratches

[techaview]

Happened yesterday... Got distracted while parking and bumped into a red metal pole. Immediately stop and get down to inspect. Some scratches with red stain from the red metal pole.... Managed to remove the red paint transfer by using WD40.

Some scratches remain and not sure if can be removed using polishing compound? I ran my fingers through the scratches and apparently none of them stop my finger nail. So I can there is hope I guess... Pic attached... Thanks!

20146

[ken tuep]

What have you got? I'd spot compound and polish. 105 and 205 would be my choice.

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[techaview]

I am thinking of using menzerna fg400...

[dennis5_0]

I have used Menzerna 400 for the same thing and it worked wonders, used orange LK pads on a black truck, used Poorboys all in one with carnauba to finish and it looked awesome. Good luck.:buffing::buffing:


DennisIm the MAN

[Kevin Cullen]

Since your finger nail cannot catch the scratch I, myself, would use FG400 or M105 as well, followed up with a swirl remover/ polish ( PF2500 or M205) and a topper of your choice.

[techaview]

Thanks kelvin will try that!

[techaview]

Btw what pad should I use with fg400?

[tuscarora dave]

none of them stop my finger nail. So I can there is hope I guess... Pic attached... Thanks!

20146
They don't have to stop your fingernail, if it just goes "Click" as you run your nail across it then it may be too deep to compound out.

[mikesal57]

Btw what pad should I use with fg400?


orange is for cutting with compounds

Lake Country Pad

[mikesal57]

Happened yesterday... Got distracted while parking and bumped into a red metal pole. Immediately stop and get down to inspect. Some scratches with red stain from the red metal pole.... Managed to remove the red paint transfer by using WD40.

Some scratches remain and not sure if can be removed using polishing compound? I ran my fingers through the scratches and apparently none of them stop my finger nail. So I can there is hope I guess... Pic attached... Thanks!

20146


Try Meguiars Scratch X or Meguiars Ultimate Compound ...you can get it at most big retailers( Target/ Walmart ) and it can be applied by hand

its up to you how far ...and deep...into your pockets you want to go :)

[techaview]

Thanks guys I think I will go for menzerna combo fg400 and sf4000 followed by sealant.

One question, will there be a difference if I use mf pad with fg400 instead of orange pad? Will it cut deeper and destroy the clear coat?

[FUNX650]

"Least aggressive first"...and: "Test Spot" ~ M. Phillips

-I understand these adages to mean not only with the liquid-abrading-products, but methods and tools as well.

I'll suggest for the scratched-area of your vehicle's paint...
Try your polishes, (then compounds), by hand first...before moving up to more abrasive measures on your CC-paint

As Dave alluded to:

They don't have to stop your fingernail, if it just goes "Click" as you run your nail across it then it may be too deep to compound out.


:)

Bob