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DetailKitty
08-21-2015, 09:35 AM
Ok, so from the day I bought my new car, it's had a few scratches right under the door handle. Argh! I had that!
If I could get in there with a machine I'd be set! But alas, I can't.
Does anyone have a tip or trick to getting in there to remove them?
I'd greatly appreciate it :)
Thx!

roguerobot
08-21-2015, 09:52 AM
I just used a foam applicator, and rubbed like hell. I found those scratches came off very easily, presumably they were very light from fingernails.

wdmaccord
08-21-2015, 10:09 AM
I will typically use a polishing finger pocket (the green one) with ScratchX 2.0. If there are really heavy fingernail scratches, this will usually get out maybe 85-90%. You could also use Ultimate Compound or M105.

After sealant cures, you could then add some wax to help fill in anything that didn't polish out.

DetailKitty
08-21-2015, 10:13 AM
Thx guys! I have all of the above suggested products.

I'll give them a shot :)

Angus
08-21-2015, 10:13 AM
AIO's + a foam applicator are great for tight areas like under door handles.

david b
08-21-2015, 10:15 AM
Yes, a foam applicator and elbow grease. Wish AGO sold the latter!

melF1fan
08-21-2015, 10:28 AM
I find also wrapping a microfiber towel (low lap - cheaper like the multipacks from Cotsco / Walmart etc.) around your fingers and put on your choice of compound i.e. M105 where your fingertips are .... Slide your fingers under the handle ... works quite well.

The Guz
08-21-2015, 10:52 AM
I recall someone posting up some sort of polishing cone that looked like a mothers power cone.

But a foam applicator or microfiber towel with compound or polish is what I usually use.

Lamar
08-21-2015, 11:12 AM
I typically use a low lap MF towel as well. With something as aggressive as M105, it doesn't take long at all.

parttimer
08-21-2015, 11:17 AM
Foam finger pocket for me as well. I have seen some people use magic erasers too.

RaskyR1
08-21-2015, 11:42 AM
I use my old 3" MF pads or ones that have failed after multiple uses. That combined with M105, M100, M101, or any compound really will make quick work of scratches.

conman1395
08-21-2015, 02:02 PM
I also use a hand applicator. I've always wondered about the Mother's Powerball for Paint they use to have (may even still have). It, to me, seemed perfect for something like polishing under door handles.

DetailKitty
08-21-2015, 02:16 PM
I've used a MF before... not sure with what compound or polish. It's been a while.
I'll make sure to post up results this weekend :xyxthumbs:

WaxMaster1
08-21-2015, 02:44 PM
AIO's + a foam applicator are great for tight areas like under door handles.

Exactly! Meguiar's #6 is always my go to for this.

Bunky
08-21-2015, 06:18 PM
I usually just use M205 with a microfiber towel or foam applicator. M105 if bad shape.