Light scrath mark

[azi90]

i need to remove these scratch marks.. please tell me what product can i use and/or any other procedure i need to follow. I have already tried Ultimate compund but it just gets lighter and after a while scratch is visible again.
Description of scratches:
these light scrath mark arent through the paint and i think clear coat. When i run fingers over it i can feel the 'lines' but when i run my nail over it it doesnt get stuck in any of the scratch lines. See the picture attached

[Murr1525]

Re: Light scrath mark

Can you talk about how you are applying the UC?

[azi90]

Re: Light scrath mark

Can you talk about how you are applying the UC?

with hands on polishing clothe.. and i have done the procedure several times including working on each application for about 4-5 minutes

[davey g-force]

Re: Light scrath mark

How much pressure were you applying?

Are you able to buy, or do you have access to a DA polisher?

[ffboy]

Re: Light scrath mark

4-5 minutes with a polishing cloth? Could be 2 things... It could be hazing on soft paint (if indeed your paint is on the soft side) or because the product hasn't been worked in properly with the improper applicator. If so, try using a foam applicator, work the product in until its almost gone, hopefully you will restore it to its original color, shine and clarity.

The other one is that you might have gone through the clear coat and into the base/color coat. To see if you got through the clear, rub a small amount on the spot and if the color transfers into the cloth, you might need a respray

[azi90]

Re: Light scrath mark

I dont have access to DA and i dont think i wanna spend a bill for a DA polisher for this small mark

and i think im certain im not through clear coat because my last few applications i didnt have any color transfer

[azi90]

Re: Light scrath mark

Should I try using Meguiar's Ultra Cut Compound ?

[Detailing by M]

Ultra Cut by hand will work great, I do this all the time.

[azi90]

Re: Light scrath mark

Ultra Cut by hand will work great, I do this all the time.

im not gonna damage the paint right?

[ffboy]

Re: Light scrath mark

Applied properly, it should improve things. I would prefer to apply it lightly several times rather than one heavy application and like ultimate compound, work it in until most of it is gone then remove while wet. If necessary, I would follow it up with a finer cleaner or compound (swirlX) then a pure polish (M07 or Deep Crystal) or cleaner/polish (Ultimate Polish or M205). Then rewax it