Just bought a 2007 350RX and now I'm noticing a number of scratches in the paint. The people I bought it from had young kids and I'll point the finger at them. They are "light" scratches i.e., not very deep, but bothersome still. You always hear the expression, "Oh, that will buff right out". But...will it?
I've used clay bar on the hood and rear deck, and then waxed, and they came out great (no scratches there). But I'm hesitant to do the same on the sides (where the scratches are). I've applied some of that Scratch Out from a bottle. It looks pretty good after application, but doesn't last.

Anyone have any ideas or experience with buffing?

Thank you.

 

I suggest you look in the Automotive Care & Detailing forum. Do a search of that forum with the keyword "scratch" Link is below:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...detailing-122/

 

scratches on door handles due to nails, stubborn debris such as tar on the paint, I use turtle wax and elbow grease

wash the car. dry it.
let it dry in the sun to be rid of moisture.
apply when the body is not warm and when the car is in shade
leave it be for couple of minutes (you can apply on other areas during this time)
wipe/polish it off in circular motion with a cotton cloth - (elbow grease)
dont apply on rubber surfaces as the rubbers turn white after some time.



https://www.turtlewax.com/shop/produ...-wax-14-fl-oz-

 

OP - you're going to need to become familiar with a process called paint correction. This, for lack of a better term, can be summed up to "buffing"..... though there is a lot more to it!

Removing defects in Lexus IS-F


I go into much more detail in many other threads, so I will post some links below when I get some more time, but please let me know if you've got any other questions.

In the meantime, check out the Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog and Detailing Guide to get you started.

-Zach

 

Thanks, I'll give it a look!

Thank you.

Than you for the responses and Happy New Year.