scratches on new paint!

[Fidel]

Around 2 weeks ago, I decided to have my car repainted (base coat, clear coat) here in our shop. So, my painter properly prepped it and gave it a good washover.

So after sanding and buffing, upon later inspection, I found out that there are long scratches on the hood. And it seems to be on the CC. I suspect that this was caused by improper wet sanding techniques since the sanding was later done by his assistants (this I found out later upon inquiry). It seems a speck or dirt / pebbles got stuck with the sandpaper and marred the finish.

So anyway, I’ve decided to repair the defects myself. So I got some rubbing compound together with a Megs cutting pad and proceeded to buff with a Rotary. Later on, I switched to DACP with a Megs Yellow Pad. But to my dismay, the scratches are still on the hood!

So what do you guys suggest? I’m becoming worried that I'm removing too much CC already.. and this is getting frustrating.

[Mad iX]

Sounds like you used a pretty aggressive combo. Can you feel the scratches with your fingernail? If so, you should take it back for them the repair.

[Boss_429]

Originally posted by Mad iX
Sounds like you used a pretty aggressive combo. Can you feel the scratches with your fingernail? If so, you should take it back for them the repair.

and...... if you "can not" feel the scratches, or they don't seem to be coming out at all..... chances are the marks are in the base coat from some improper sanding.

In either case, I would be talking to the painter.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

Do you have any close-up photos of the scratches you are referring to?

Tim

[Fidel]

will try to take some pics today for the close-ups of the scratches..

Boss_429: I'm starting to believe that its in the BC already too.

actually guys, the scratches look like very very fine lines splattered all over the hood. will post some pics later...