Hi I was wondering if anyone can give me advice on how to buff out scratches on my car. I have a lot of hair thin scratches made from a boogey board that had sand on it. I have a magnetic grey 2010 4runner. I'm actually pretty upset on how easily my car gets scratched. Does anyone have any advice that would be helpful to fix this problem. Like I mentioned, the scratches are hair thin but there are a lot of them. The scratches are not deep at all and my fingernails do not got caught on them. It would be greatly appreciated for all of your thoughts and comments.
Please Help! how to buff scratches from your car =(
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mountaineer83
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I agree that the Porter Cable(PC) would be best with the right polishes, but if you don't want to spend that much then there are polishes you can apply by hand. I use products from a company called Adams Premium Car Care. I do us the PC, but they make a product called Revive Hand Polish and a product called SHR (swirl and haze remover - it's a little more aggressive that the Revive). You can apply both by hand and they also sell the applicators to use them by hand. Everything is color coded with them as well, orange applicator, orange SHR. Blue applicator, blue Revive Polish. I would say try the SHR followed by the Revive and then throw some wax over it all. They have a lit with both polishes, detail spray, and an applicator with a DVD showing how to use the products all for $60.
Plus, they have 110% money back guarantee. You don't like the product, send it back and get your money back plus 10%. Can't lose with that guarantee. I'd reccomend checking them out.
Plus, they have 110% money back guarantee. You don't like the product, send it back and get your money back plus 10%. Can't lose with that guarantee. I'd reccomend checking them out.
westwind77
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Boogie board & sand = sand paper ...... and you are surprised 'sand paper' scratched your 4R?
I second the Scratch X - had a minor door ding and a couple marks from the wife's heels on the rocker panel, Scratch X made them vanish, best of luck!
Hi I used the scratch x. after I applied it a couple of times the scratches seem to go away but the next day they reappeared again. I'm I not buffing it enough???? should I just keep going at it????
thanks for you input. The scratches are very thin and fine. It doesnt get caught with my finger nails as I get over it. You think it might be something else?
I agree the 4R paint scratches very easily even during the wash process i can't avoid them and i use the "2 bucket method" I've had great success with the porter cable buffer however i've been hearing that the black 4R which is what i have has no clearcoat while the other models Do. I'm still not clear on this. By hand with minimal effort you can hide some of those scratches with a glaze. I've used one by chemical guys and in between washes it manages to cover up those nasty scratches but after a wash or two it goes away. I think a scratch remover would require too much effort and can be quite aggressive. You could risk making the paint un level in certain spots.
Ryan F.
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The 4 Runner isn't any worse for scratches than any other manufacturer. It's the nature of the beast with modern finishes--clear coats. So, where I don't know jack about things under the hood, I feel pretty good about my knowledge when it comes to these issues. Here's my take:
I would recommend that you use Meguiar's philosophy when it comes to surface repair: Move from least aggressive to more aggressive and NEVER go to fully aggressive--save this for the professionals. So, in this context, first try Meguiar's NXT Generation Wax II. See if that stuff gets the scratches out or covers them up. Then, Meguiar's Professional Line Swirl Remover #9--maybe a couple of applications followed by NXT Gen II. This step would actually repair the scratches rather than cover them up. I would say that if you are going to get these things out, this will do it. If that doesn't work, then try Meguiar's Professional Line #2 Fine Cut Cleaner. This stuff is mildly aggressive, so go gentle until you understand the product. It will leave a haze. Don't freak. Follow with #9 until the haze is completely gone, and finish with NXT II.
Personally, I am not comfortable with buffers--BECAUSE I AM A WIMP. Seriously, the technology is such that most anybody can use them--I just am a wimp about it, and I prefer hand work. Having said that, my process above should work if these scratches are workable by the novice. Anything beyond that should probably have a pro's input. Just my thoughts. Hope it helps.
I would recommend that you use Meguiar's philosophy when it comes to surface repair: Move from least aggressive to more aggressive and NEVER go to fully aggressive--save this for the professionals. So, in this context, first try Meguiar's NXT Generation Wax II. See if that stuff gets the scratches out or covers them up. Then, Meguiar's Professional Line Swirl Remover #9--maybe a couple of applications followed by NXT Gen II. This step would actually repair the scratches rather than cover them up. I would say that if you are going to get these things out, this will do it. If that doesn't work, then try Meguiar's Professional Line #2 Fine Cut Cleaner. This stuff is mildly aggressive, so go gentle until you understand the product. It will leave a haze. Don't freak. Follow with #9 until the haze is completely gone, and finish with NXT II.
Personally, I am not comfortable with buffers--BECAUSE I AM A WIMP. Seriously, the technology is such that most anybody can use them--I just am a wimp about it, and I prefer hand work. Having said that, my process above should work if these scratches are workable by the novice. Anything beyond that should probably have a pro's input. Just my thoughts. Hope it helps.
