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May 3, 2009 | 02:14 PM

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scratches... how to remove

Hey fellas... looking for best product/procedure for removing scratches. They dont "seem" too deep. Is there a way to remove these...

They are all the top of the right front fender on a 04 cts-v - different angles.

May 3, 2009 | 02:44 PM

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I'm not expert, so someone with experience will probably have better advise. But I'd first just try some rubbing compound. Start out w/ coarse cut and work your way to fine cut. If that don't get rid of it you may have to wetsand it down. If the scratches are only in the clear, and not too deep, you may be able to cut the clear down enough to eliminate them. Then polish it out. If they're deeper than that the last option is most likely to sand the clear off and re-clear it.

May 3, 2009 | 05:10 PM

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Porter Cable with some Menzerna SIP would be a good start. That should at least knock them down some. Might have to go with a more aggressive pad and machine. Where are you located in Texas? If your close, come on by and we'll see what we can do.

May 3, 2009 | 09:14 PM

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I'm in Waco. I have tried to find some good Mobile Detailers to contact but no luck. I dont have a porter cable and dont really trust myself with anything abrasive on my paint. Just lack of experience.

May 3, 2009 | 10:21 PM

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You can always try to buff it out by hand, no risk of burning the paint. That's how I do it, it just takes more time and more elbow grease.

May 3, 2009 | 10:33 PM

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Well, thats a little far to just drop in. Maybe there is someone in your area?

May 4, 2009 | 12:02 PM

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Try contacting Michael Champion of Dust to Glory Mobile Detailing. He is located in the Temple/Belton area. Reach Michael at Preacher4jsus@yahoo.com

Contact me here if you need a phone contact.