Severe swirl/scratch removal

[bbass21]

Just purchased a gently used 09 Honda CRV.

Realized after purchase that the previous owner used a scratch pad on the hood of the car. I don't think that the scratches went through to the paint (performed the highly technical fingernail test) but they are extremely noticeable now that the minimal swirls are diminished from the vehicle.

I recently detailed hood using da & xmt swirl remover #3. Rest of car was completed with xmt #1 swirl remover, xmt carnuba polish, and Pinnacle Liquid Souveran Wax.

Recommendations about how to handle hood would be appreciated.

[RTexasF]

Continue what you are doing with a more aggressive polish, pad, or both.
Experiment to see which combination works best.

[freddrick]

hi have you tryed beyond clay it by surf city garage it removes swrils and fine scratch.

[erock]

[Kristopher1129]

Not sure if what you are seeing, is exactly what I had to repair once before. But, I wrote a thread up on a vehicle I did where the customer had washed their vehicle with the rough side of a sponge.

Sounds like the damage would be similar to what you are trying to solve.

I had to wet sand with 2000 grit, then compound and polish. Here's the thread. Hope this helps!

You washed your vehicle with what???

[bbass21]

Thanks for the link.

The damage on vehicle was not that severe, but similar. Sorry don't have any pics.

Once I did the original swirl remover. The grooves are still there, but less pronounced.

Good advise

[bbass21]

Didn't have any. But thanks for checking in.