Detailing Portion Of Car That Has Had Body Work

[Couper]

My 2009 Civic had some body work done on the driver's side November of 2009. They layed new clear coat on the entire driver's side to give it a uniform look since only the door and part of the quarter panel (nearest to the door) were getting fixed.

There are fine scratches that run horizonatally on that side of the car and can only be seen when direct sunlight or headlights hit the paint. To think that when I pass an intersection at night and the people waiting at their red light can see these scratches makes me mad. I'm betting it's from my AutoZone waffle pattern drying towel.
Do I have to treat this side of the car differently than the rest of the car?
Any suggestions how to remove these fine scratches?

[Murr1525]

Re: Detailing Portion Of Car That Has Had Body Work

Could be from many things really. Could have been done by the shop, who knows.

SwirlX would be a good product to use to remove fine swirls.

[yalerd]

Re: Detailing Portion Of Car That Has Had Body Work

Some defects could be done by poor washing and drying methods. Also could be done by the body shop when they repainted your car, poor buffing done.

You can definitely remove these defects, depending on how severe they are, picture would be great. Please read the links I'm posting, this should help a lot
How to Wash Your Car (ShowCar style!)
Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle - Updated!

Will you be working by hand or machine?

[Couper]

Re: Detailing Portion Of Car That Has Had Body Work

Alright! Thanks guys for your help. I'll get a picture up as soon as possible. It's raining now, so I'll have to wait for the sun to come out.

Thanks again!!! I love M.O.L!!!