So Im thinking of applying rubbing compound, then a polishing compound to the entire car since I have millions of little scratches and what not everywhere and apparently waxing isnt getting rid of them...I read in some posts that some people think that this damages the clear coat....is it really bad if I go ahead and do this?
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2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
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Re: rubbing compound
I have put that stuff on...no avail...its not terrible but I wanna clean the car up a lil
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
Project Cars | How To Guides | Scratch Repair | Synthetic Oil
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apply bufflight then power polish.. then use Meguiars scratch X.... repeat until scratches are gone... make sure you have bufflight or scratch X before using a power polish...
Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:
Originally posted by Firehawk N WvMine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .
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whats bufflight? and what would be a power polish?
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
Project Cars | How To Guides | Scratch Repair | Synthetic Oil
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If you don't have a buffer you probably won't be able to take out many scratches. Mequiars Scratch-X can be used by hand to removed some defects, but it's a workout to get any results. I wouldn't want to use it on a whole car.
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bufflight is an industrial brand for car polish.... and yes you need a power polish if you want great results... because even with power polish... takes me three rounds before the scratches go away... i use the Scratch X on the whole car.. its a matter of patience... if you really want that showroom shine.... lol besides i dont have a choice... its my job...
heres a power polishLast edited by Byrd14; 04-17-2008, 08:22 AM.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:
Originally posted by Firehawk N WvMine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .
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O got it...I have a cheap one...So what I use scratch X then a polishing compound?...repeat until they are gone...then rewax the car?
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
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Originally posted by Byrd14 View Postbufflight is an industrial brand for car polish.... and yes you need a power polish if you want great results... because even with power polish... takes me three rounds before the scratches go away... i use the Scratch X on the whole car.. its a matter of patience... if you really want that showroom shine.... lol besides i dont have a choice... its my job...
heres a power polish
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yea thats why I need wanna fix the scratches cause its on a black car...Im confused to...Black shows absolutly everything
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
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so should I strip the wax...use scratch X 2 or 3 times depending on the results....use polishing compound, then polish, then go into the mothers wax 3 step thing? lol
2002 SOM Z28 Camaro - 12.9 @ 104 mph
1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph
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You don't need to strip the wax or anything. Rubbing compoung, polishing compound, ScratchX, Meguiar's Paint cleaner(step1 out of 3 step system), they are all the same thing, just different degree of abrasiveness. Like different grit sand paper. As you work into it, it starts dissolving.
If it was my car I would
1) wash/dry the car
2) Clay the car
3) start off with the least abrasive cleaner, then move up.
In my experience Meguiar's step1 is on the low side, polising compound a little more abrasive and rubbing compound even more abrasive. I haven't tried Scratch X as "step 1" and Turtle Wax's Polishing compound is all I have needed so far. If you are using the stronger one's becareful on edges.
You can also replace 3) up there with a "Cleaner/Wax" to see what affect it has first. This Cleaner/wax comes with the clay bar(~$18).1999 Pewter Camaro M5<br />Y87 Performance Package, Sport Appearance Package, Diamond Clears<br />Factory SS Hood, Free Ram Air Mod, Whisper Lid w/ K&N Air Filter<br />CarSound Cat 94009, B&B Tri-Flo w/ Quad Tips<br />BMR SFC, BMR STB, KVR Blank Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads<br />Black Painted Calipers w/ CAMARO Decal, 245/50 Dunlop SP Sport 5000<br />20% Rear 35% Side Tint, Red Reflective Inlays, Invincishield<br /><b>Young girls avert their eyes, weak men tremble, Ford dealers faint.</b>
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