Scratches and a Ford Raptor

[KJW Detailing]

I'm currently working on a 2013 Fod Raptor (black). The owner took the vehicle off-roading and did a number down the sides. I'm testing out a few of the scratches to determine my process moving forward and I just can't seem to make a dent. I went as far as my pe-14 paired with a surfburf pad and m105. When I checked the scratches out initially, not one caught my finger nail. I'm stumped.

[Jpatchley]

Could you maybe post pics of the scratches?

[KJW Detailing]

I have to load one at a time via my phone.

[KJW Detailing]

Many are similar to this photo.

[Just02896]

I'm currently working on a 2013 Fod Raptor (black). The owner took the vehicle off-roading and did a number down the sides. I'm testing out a few of the scratches to determine my process moving forward and I just can't seem to make a dent. I went as far as my pe-14 paired with a surfburf pad and m105. When I checked the scratches out initially, not one caught my finger nail. I'm stumped.

Do you have any Menz FG400? That worked for me on a Merc that had scratches nothing else would touch.

[KJW Detailing]

Unfortunately, I don't just02896.

[Just02896]

Unfortunately, I don't just02896.

Have you considered lightly wetsanding the scratched areas?

[van185]

Good luck. I detailed a red Raptor a coupe months ago. It is a beautiful truck.

[Andr3wilson]

Try sanding with a 2000 grit. Very light pressure. You may not be able to get them out 100%, but at least reduce them.

[WAXOFF]

Those will come out. You just have to take your time and not rush the job and not overheat the clearcoat. I did a Caddy a couple of months ago. It was dented so I had the dents removed and buffed out the scratches.

[Znig22]

I also have a raptor coming up for a full paint correction. I believe I will end up wet sanding the entire truck. It has been abused way beyond imaginable.

[KJW Detailing]

I was able to greatly reduce the scratch, slowly working it with my rotary and then follow with my GG and a Menz combo further helped. The truck looks amazing...to bad the sun drops at 430 in the winter...no after shots for now.