Best way to fix this scratch?

[derekivey]

A couple applications is good... how much pressure/passion were you using?

And be sure to work over the area, dont want to just focus and rub on one little spot.

I used moderate pressure like the bottle said and did make sure to go over the area. Maybe I'll try again later and see if I can do any better. It still looks much better now than it did before!

[mis3]

Like Murr said, try a few more times.

Don't forget to apply wax after the process. The UC would have removed all remaining wax on the surface.

[derekivey]

Like Murr said, try a few more times.

Don't forget to apply wax after the process. The UC would have removed all remaining wax on the surface.

Thanks. Yeah I applied wax afterwards. I'll probably try again tonight after work. Should I try using a different pad? I used a Meguiar's foam applicator pad that I got from a Meguiar's kit I purchased on Amazon. This is what the pad I used looks like (except mine is yellow): http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01...Applicator.jpg

I have some of these pads: http://www.amazon.com/Viking-Cotton-...applicator+pad
Should I try using those instead next time or doesn't it matter?

Thanks,
Derek

[Murr1525]

Generally dont want the terry ones.

[derekivey]

Just did some more applications. I think I'm going to stop now haha. Don't want to take off the clearcloat. Anyways, the scratch doesn't really look like a scratch now, it kind of looks like an indentation underneath the clearcoat? I can only see it when I get on my knees and look real close at the fender. When I rub my fingernail over it, it feels completely smooth. I think I am satisfied now. I'm going to put a new coat of wax on and see how it looks. I tried to get a picture of how it looks now, but it's too hard to take a picture of.

Derek

[derekivey]

Just took a few pictures. What do you guys think?

http://imgur.com/a/6cWUs

[davey g-force]

Good result!

[gsaintchar]

That looks good! I would leave it as is now. Only you will know where the scratch was, At minimum, it's the best you can hope for. When using, scatchx or ultimate compound, keep working the product into the area until it almost dissolves, this will allow the product to work back into a beautiful shine, however, it's not unusual too make a few passes with it.

[derekivey]

Thanks guys. I'll probably leave it alone then. Don't want to make it worse.

Derek