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Here are a few tips on do it yourself scratch repair. Lots of scratches can be buffed out with a high speed buffer and some buffing compound. Be sure not to press down hard or leave the buffer on one spot for very long (2 to 3 sec max). Keep the buffer moving. If the scratch dose not come out you may need to wet sand the scratch using 1200 grit sand paper. Carefully and gently wet sand (with water) the scratch out with a circular motion back and forth over the length of the scratch for no longer than 10 seconds. Then aply the some buffing compound and repeat the fist step above. Remember not to press down on the buffer, and it wouldn’t hurt to use a little water for this process. When you are finished be sure to apply some wax or polish to the area. Keep in mind these are only the basics. Most professional can bend these rules and come out with better results than the average person. This meathead is commonly used for cars that have a clear coat. Be extremely careful if your car’s paint job is a signal stage paint job. This means that the pigment and gloss is mixed together and sprayed as one unit. Instead of west sanding the scratch out of the clear coat, you’ll be sanding the pigment…watch out!!! You might want a professional to do this for you. If you have a signal stage paint job with metallic, forget about it! The sand paper will cut directly onto the metallic and leave a smudge like appearance. If the scratch created a dent or ding, the panel will have to be repaired and painted. If you need more info call me… Paul @ (240) 350 4255
