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what is the best way to remove a scratch in the clearcoat? I was moving some stuff into the garage and inadvertently brushed against the car causing a scratch
Same color as my son's Civic...
Wet or Dry sand paper, starting with 1200 grit and lots of running water.
VERY gentle pressure. Use palm, not fingers.
Then proceed to 2000 and then to 3000 grits. Again, VERY gently.
As it's bumper skirt, I'd not even be buffing it after. It will look uniformly grey after 2 days anyway.
Anything that you finger naill will catch on will have to be addressed differently.
I really want to say "what scratch", as its so small I wouldn't waste time on it, but as small as it is, Id try some polishing compound before I started sanding on it with sandpaper.
Start with the least abrasive compound, like polishing compound, you can always go more aggressive if needed but you can't go back quite as easily. If polishing won't do it, go to rubbing, if rubbing won't do it you can go with the 1500/1200 grit with water and a bit of dish soap, but then after that you will have to go back over it with rubbing and polishing to get the shine back. Be patient, because if you go down to the basecoat it's off to the body shop.
I recently polished out some nasty scratches in my BMW with some turtle wax polishing compound. Keep in mind that German paint is very hard and deep, not all car finishes are that level of quality and one could go through other makes.
yes, the scratch is barely visible but it still upsets me. Will toothpaste work? I don't want to use sandpaper as I think that's just overkill, just something like polish or rubbing compound.
For small on surface scratches, I always use warm soapy water and a microfiber cloth with as much force as possible .Usually comes off by just doing that. If it's a little deeper,Nu finish might help .
Clay it first, then try some polish. If that doesnt work then try a rubbing compound. That should remove that.
Follow up with a polish and then a wax.
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