Help with Detailing

[leftyjim]

I have a 2002 Audi A4 that I just bought. It is dark Pearl Blue. The paint is excellent except for the back passenger side panel. There is a bunch of bumps that somebody told me was oxidation but I don't know if that is true or not. I have bought the clay and the scratch X. Should I use the scratch x first to remove the wax and then use the Clay? Also there is some very fine scratches and water marks. What is the best way to remove these. I have tried to use Scratch X to remove the fine scratches but it seemed to only make a mild difference. Thanks for all you help.

[Murr1525]

Re: Help with Detailing

You would want to clay first, then use ScratchX.

Give these a read to get the basic process down..

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

Then these for ScratchX in particular. Audis tend to have hard paint, which can be hard to work on, but you can still make improvements. Just focus on a 12" by 12" area, and work the ScratchX against the paint with a lot of passion, until it is broken down to a greasy clear color.

What it Means to Remove a Scratch

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

[ronniejay]

Re: Help with Detailing

hi lefty,
One panel being "bad" will bring a question that that the paint is different there, perhaps a repaint? The process may be different for different areas. You may have to test at more than one place. Can you take and post pics ?