Anyone recommend something to get out scratches on a BSP TC? I'm so ____ed right now, while parking on the street I scrapped the front side of my TC thanks to the little amount of room the guy parking behind gave me.

 

How bad are the scrapes? They sell this stuff called ScratchX at a local automotive store around here called shucks. It works awesome on paint swirls small scratches. Post some pics so we can check out the damage

 

Meguiar's Scratch-X

 

That's what I use, that stuff works wonders.

 

scratch X didn't work for my light key scratches.. well it it was like 3 scratches per key, top middle bottom, it only got rid of the top and bottom and left the middle because it was deeper than the other, i ugess ihafta get that fixed somewhere else :T

 

if the scratch is deep nothing except a full compound buff will work and even that isnt a promised fix...

 

you can try wet sanding it down with 500 or finer than that and then do a good buff with rubbing compound. it might help. -__- depending on how deep the scratch is.

 

hey easy their with the sand paper, i spray automotive, first thing try the scratch-x sometime several applications will work. if that doesnt work then get some 3m buffing/polishing compound at a professional paint shop, they can tell exatly which ones you need. try finish masters or d'angelos

 

well if you take your fingernail an drag it across the scratch it is not coming out-- I use a buffer an do it that way----- but then you have to konw what your doing with that or you can burn through your paint-- I been doing it for 8 years worked for my dad an worked at a Detail shop for 2 years--------

 

500 grit No way. I have only used 1500 and 2000 grit on my car and that was to get spray paint off the lower side skirts. The 1500 wet was too coarse for the side panels of my car. If you are taking out light scratches I wouldn't use anything coarser than 200 grit wet unless you want to completely remove the clear coat.

 

if you want to remove over spray go get a bar of Automotive Clay an you can use water or an solution just to get it wet an rub it back an forth it is good also for TAR---

 

yeah stay away form sand paper unles your stripping off the paint

 

The guy obviously doesn't have much experience with removing scratches, I don't see why anyone would recommend wet sanding, compounding, and rotary buffers. Leave that stuff to the professionals. If they're light enough, Scratch-X can do wonders if it is applied correctly (many people don't use it aggressively enough, or long enough, and are disappointed with the results, then they mistakenly blame the product).

 

So most of you would recommend Scratch X for an inexperienced person? I might try it tomorrow. How good is the scratch x? Do they sell that at Pep Boys? How much does it costs?

 

i have 8 years expirence working with a buffer-- I use to buff out my dads cobra cars-- an I use to work at a detail shop for 2 years- I know what I am doing an I do that on the side for my friends buff out there cars an wax them-- I do 2 a day since it is becoming summer---

 

I was not calling into question your detailing experience/talents. I was referring to the original poser, TempleOwl. I would have no problem taking a high speed buffer, aggressive compound, and high cut pad to the paint, but I would never recommend these methods for someone who has no experience in the area.

 

Scratch-X is about $8 a tube, and you can find it at PepBoys, Kragen, AutoZone, etc.

http://meguiars.com/?auto-paint-cleaners/ScratchX

You'll also need an applicator of some sort...

http://meguiars.com/?specialized-too...Applicator-Pad

I also recommend you read this article before attempting this. It will help you out much more than the vague instructions on the back of the tube.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...&threadid=7011

 

terry or microfiber applicators are more aggressive applicators than foam ones. consider this when using scratchX

 

oh i know i had to fix my buddies black mercedes he bought a hi speed buffer Swirls an swirls -- when I wax my car I use a DA an use a foam pad on it an you know what it cuts the time in half an it looks way better then rubbing it on by hand--

 

Thanks all for the suggestions. I'll just try the Scratch X and buffer.