Deep scratches on single stage

[Mless5]

I am detailing this single stage paint bmw and it was neglected to say the least. I got the oxidation out and moderate scratches out with orange pad + #83, but deep scratches are still there. Do I need to go with more aggressive pad? I can feel scratches with my nail, but I am afraid to go too far since it is single stage. This car is not meant to be a show piece, but I would like to learn what could be done.

Process:
clay
#83 orange pad
2.0 swirl remover white pad
machine glaze black pad
#21 sealant.

Thank you!

[Murr1525]

Re: Deep scratches on single stage

Sometimes all you can do is improve them. If they are that deep, you will probably need a rotary, and even then, it may be too deep to remove. Remember, the only way to remove a swirl/scratch is to remove the paint around it down to that level. So that could be a lot of paint getting removed, more than you would want.

[Mless5]

Re: Deep scratches on single stage

Remember, the only way to remove a swirl/scratch is to remove the paint around it down to that level. So that could be a lot of paint getting removed, more than you would want.

That's what I am thinking too. I better just leave them and hope that Glaze will fill them in a bit.

Thanks for advice.