Dealing with scratches..
#1
Dealing with scratches..
Hey guys,
Was wondering if those with more experience than me could offer some expertise. I noticed today when I washed my car that the pillar part next to the windshield has some light scratches in it. I was thinking about trying to polish them out myself, but I was nervous because that part has a different "piano" finish. Can light scratches be buffed out of that area the same as the rest of my paint, or do I need to do anything special? Thanks in advance!
Was wondering if those with more experience than me could offer some expertise. I noticed today when I washed my car that the pillar part next to the windshield has some light scratches in it. I was thinking about trying to polish them out myself, but I was nervous because that part has a different "piano" finish. Can light scratches be buffed out of that area the same as the rest of my paint, or do I need to do anything special? Thanks in advance!
#2
Those are of a plastic material. If you're determined to try to polish them out, do it by hand and not a rotary polisher as heat buildup could make things infinitely worse. Mine have gotten a little like that at 100+K. They're just battle scars from wonderful days of motoring.
On the other hand, they could be caused by improper washing like running the car thru a car wash bay. Guys who really fuss over their cars wash by hand only - two buckets and nothing but the best microfiber.
On the other hand, they could be caused by improper washing like running the car thru a car wash bay. Guys who really fuss over their cars wash by hand only - two buckets and nothing but the best microfiber.
#3
Thanks for the response! I am one of those ocd people who does the two buckets, microfiber, etc etc.
I don't know where these came from but it looks like a branch or something hit my car from the pattern/quantity etc.
I am definitely not planning on attacking them any other way besides by hand. I'm thinking of trying some Plastx on them.
I don't know where these came from but it looks like a branch or something hit my car from the pattern/quantity etc.
I am definitely not planning on attacking them any other way besides by hand. I'm thinking of trying some Plastx on them.
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I just recently did this by hand and have been very happy with the results.
First I washed the car (not with dish soap) and dried with microfiber towels and then used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish. Added some wax when I was all done and I was good to go.
The pillars go pretty fast and they've stayed scratch-free on my daily driver for several weeks. I had not done any compounding before, so I figured this would be a good place to start to see what it's like and how long it lasts.
Good luck!
First I washed the car (not with dish soap) and dried with microfiber towels and then used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish. Added some wax when I was all done and I was good to go.
The pillars go pretty fast and they've stayed scratch-free on my daily driver for several weeks. I had not done any compounding before, so I figured this would be a good place to start to see what it's like and how long it lasts.
Good luck!
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