Scratch remover?
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Scratch remover?
What does everyone recommend for a good clean cutting compound/polish to remove slightly deeper then swirl mark scratches? I've tried Chemical brothers V36 and some Meguiars stuff, including "ultra compound". Im using a Porter Gable polisher with orange HEX pads. I was thinking of trying CB's V32 but it seems many people don't really like their stuff.
Our favorite compound has been Griot's Garage Fast Correcting Cream, and we have loved Meguiar's M205 for a finishing polish for a very long time.
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What does everyone recommend for a good clean cutting compound/polish to remove slightly deeper then swirl mark scratches? I've tried Chemical brothers V36 and some Meguiars stuff, including "ultra compound". Im using a Porter Gable polisher with orange HEX pads. I was thinking of trying CB's V32 but it seems many people don't really like their stuff.
Do you have a yellow cutting pad? They're more aggressive than the orange ones, so it might get you the cut you need. Choosing the right pad can make a big difference in the correction step.
I recently tried a Carpro Flash pad for correcting, and I'll be getting more in the future.
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Chemical guys is the car detailing company and chemical brothers is a electronica group from the UK.
Do you have a yellow cutting pad? They're more aggressive than the orange ones, so it might get you the cut you need. Choosing the right pad can make a big difference in the correction step.
I recently tried a Carpro Flash pad for correcting, and I'll be getting more in the future.
Do you have a yellow cutting pad? They're more aggressive than the orange ones, so it might get you the cut you need. Choosing the right pad can make a big difference in the correction step.
I recently tried a Carpro Flash pad for correcting, and I'll be getting more in the future.
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Its hard to say what is too aggressive without seeing the damage first hand. I only asked if you owned a yellow pad, so you could try yellow pad + your current polish to correct your problem.
Pads have their own characteristics and chemicals have their own characteristics. You have to play with the different combination to find the sweet spot for your correcting and/or finishing needs.
Pads have their own characteristics and chemicals have their own characteristics. You have to play with the different combination to find the sweet spot for your correcting and/or finishing needs.
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If its not coming out with that setup, you could always try wet sanding, but honestly not everything will come out and sometimes its better to only enhance the appearance of the scratch rather than going for perfection.
You could always try the fingernail test, if it grabs then its probably too deep to remove 100%, do you have any pics of the damage?
Last edited by k20trick; Aug 6, 2017 at 09:50 PM.
There is no rule that says "if it won't come out with a compound and cutting pad then it is through the clear coat"
Using a DA machine, cutting compound, and cutting pad is still a relatively non invasive procedure.
There are MANY superficial defects that will not be removed with this process. Consider an even more aggressive pad like a microfiber or wool pad. Consider making more passes, using more pressure, and using a higher machine speed. If needed, you can even compound an area a couple of times without harm.
If, after all that compounding, the defects remain, then you may consider wet sanding.
At the end of the day, you have to ask yourself one very important question.... is removing these defects worth the risk of compromising your clear coat?
Wet sanding can be a risky task, especially when done by an amateur.
Using a DA machine, cutting compound, and cutting pad is still a relatively non invasive procedure.
There are MANY superficial defects that will not be removed with this process. Consider an even more aggressive pad like a microfiber or wool pad. Consider making more passes, using more pressure, and using a higher machine speed. If needed, you can even compound an area a couple of times without harm.
If, after all that compounding, the defects remain, then you may consider wet sanding.
At the end of the day, you have to ask yourself one very important question.... is removing these defects worth the risk of compromising your clear coat?
Wet sanding can be a risky task, especially when done by an amateur.
Last edited by zmcgovern4; Aug 24, 2017 at 06:25 AM.