Well, today I went out to AutoZone and bought Scratch-X, and Megueir's fine polish, along with some Mist and Wipe, plus a pure foam applicator.
I got home and washed the bonnet area thoroughly where the scratches are, using DAWN to strip off the wax. I taped off the bonnet stripes to protect them.
Carefully I applied the Scratch-X and began to buff, and buff, and buff, several times, using a randomizing orbital waxer.
I wiped off all the excess, and applied the fine polish, and buffed, and buffed, and buffed...
I re-waxed the car, and buffed, and buffed, and buffed...
I used the Mist and Wipe, and buffed some more.
Getting the picture? I polished the area silly... it's nice and shiney!
But, THE BLOODY SCRATCHES ARE STILL THERE!!!!
Well, some of the lighter ones are less noticeable, but the scratches are still obvious in the right (or wrong) light.
Where did I go wrong? Did I not buff long enough?
Do I need to take Union Jack to a professional detailer and have them get rid of the scratches on him? Are they maybe too deep for a Scratch-X job? I can't lift them with my fingernail, and can't feel them at all, I just see them.
I'm very frustrated!
I'm considering having someone key the bonnet so I can make a claim on my insurance and get it re-painted by a good body shop. I only have a $100 deductable on my comprehensive, and it would be worth $100 to get the scratches out. I hope my insurance adjuster doesn't read this board! :smile: Just joking! I'm too honest for that!
But, any feedback would be appreciated!
