Removing small scratches?

[nitrovette]

I have a black car with small scratches and am not sure what would be best to use to remove them using a G110 ? swirl x, scratch x or uc, or m-205 have clayed it and am ready to the next step have never used a DA so want to start slow so any help guys?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Removing small scratches?

Meguiar's always teaches,

"Use the least aggressive product to get the job done"

The key factor to a scratch is its depth. The way you remove scratches is to remove some paint off the surface until you level the surface with lowest portion of the deepest scratches.

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The Swipe Test

Final Wiping Techniques

How to maintain your car's finish in-between polishing sessions

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[nitrovette]

Re: Removing small scratches?

thanks for the information ,I will try it and let you know how it turns out.

[nitrovette]

Re: Removing small scratches?

Well did my hood and truck area today had to go over it 2 times each ,it does shine a lot did not get all the small scratches out but it does look good ,very shiny can you please tell me which would be better to use as a polish? #7 or 105 got a sample of 105 with my DA and was just wondering ? Thanks for all your help.

[nitrovette]

Re: Removing small scratches?

Sorry meant 205

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Removing small scratches?

Sorry meant 205

If you're asking which would be better for a final finishing polish between M07 and M205 then it would be M205

M07 is a non-abrasive polish for maximizing glass and clarity and bringing out the full richness of color for a single stage paint.

For what you're doing, following M105 with M205 would be the correct procedure. Be sure to use a clean foam polishing or finishing pad with the M205

Pictures?

[nitrovette]

Re: Removing small scratches?

Should I use 105? Or just use the 205 and wax?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Removing small scratches?

Well did my hood and truck area today had to go over it 2 times each

When you say you did your hood and truck area, which product did you use?

Should I use 105? Or just use the 205 and wax?

If you already used the M105 for your first cleaning step, (remove the defects), then the next step would be to re-polish each panel with the less aggressive M205 and then after that apply your favorite wax or paint sealant.