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    Light scratches

    Well I have a red 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT coupe. The paint is in pretty good shape but it could be better. I have no power tools and I detail it all by hand. I get it looking real good but then when I take it under lights at like a gas station it has tons of light scratches if you look at different angles. How can I take these out by hand? I do not have the money for a big time machine but I have looked into a 6" orbital Palm buffer/Polisher but I was thinking that my do more harm then good. So what should I do?

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    Re: Light scratches

    1. Wash - Gold Class soap, 2 buckets, quality towels, etc.

    2. Clay - Smooth Surface clay kit

    3. Clean - You will need to try SwirlX on a test spot. If it is not enough, you will want to try Ultimate Compound. UC is as strong as you can get by hand if used right. You might have to follow up the UC with SwirlX.

    4. Wax - 2 thin coats of Nxt 2.0 are good.
    2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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    • #3
      Re: Light scratches

      I could not get anything out of the swirlx by hand. Should I trying it with something like this they got them at walmart for 15$ until I get enough money to buy a good DA
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      • #4
        Re: Light scratches

        Originally posted by 01GPGT View Post
        I could not get anything out of the swirlx by hand. Should I trying it with something like this they got them at walmart for 15$ until I get enough money to buy a good DA

        I wouldnt waste your money on that, put it towards a D.A

        Those do not have enough power to remove swirls and scratches. They are good for spreading waxes but thats about it.
        Nick
        Tucker's Detailing Services
        815-954-0773
        2012 Ford Transit Connect

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        • #5
          Re: Light scratches

          Ok thanks. I have one of those Mothers Power balls for paint but I am scared to use it because I think it puts swirls in the paint. They say it won't but I am not sure. Ill stick to working by hand until a get a DA of some sort I guess.

          What are some really cheap ones that work well?

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          • #6
            Re: Light scratches

            Your going to need some power to remove the paint that is required to "remove" the swirls.
            Check you local "tool shack"
            Look for a cheap rotary, there like $30 bucks.
            Now a rotary takes time to learn but it's not hard to learn how to use it.
            If you decide to get a rotary, there are a lot of videos here to show you what to do.
            I learned how to use a rotary when I was 13, if a teen can learn it you can to.

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            • #7
              Re: Light scratches

              Originally posted by Maserati Mario View Post
              Your going to need some power to remove the paint that is required to "remove" the swirls.
              Check you local "tool shack"
              Look for a cheap rotary, there like $30 bucks.
              Now a rotary takes time to learn but it's not hard to learn how to use it.
              If you decide to get a rotary, there are a lot of videos here to show you what to do.
              I learned how to use a rotary when I was 13, if a teen can learn it you can to.

              I'm only 17 so I guess I could learn too. I am just scared of using a rotary and burning threw the paint. I have a gift card to Lowes I could get one from there and practice on the hood off my old car that I no longer have. They have a rotary for 30$.

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              • #8
                Re: Light scratches

                You can try something more aggressive by hand like Ultimate Compound or #105. The Ultimate Compound is relatively easy to find, they may even have it at Walmart. I know that Meijer's has it.

                I would not take a rotary buffer to your GP until you've had some experience on someone else's beater or maybe a practice hood.

                RamAirV1
                2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack 392Granite Crystal
                2006 GTO Impulse Blue

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                • #9
                  Re: Light scratches

                  Originally posted by RamAirV1 View Post
                  You can try something more aggressive by hand like Ultimate Compound or #105. The Ultimate Compound is relatively easy to find, they may even have it at Walmart. I know that Meijer's has it.

                  I would not take a rotary buffer to your GP until you've had some experience on someone else's beater or maybe a practice hood.

                  RamAirV1

                  YEPP Thats my plan. I have a stock hood off my old car in my back yard that I will practice on till I get good at it.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Light scratches

                    Originally posted by Maserati Mario View Post
                    Your going to need some power to remove the paint that is required to "remove" the swirls.
                    Check you local "tool shack"
                    Look for a cheap rotary, there like $30 bucks.
                    Now a rotary takes time to learn but it's not hard to learn how to use it.
                    If you decide to get a rotary, there are a lot of videos here to show you what to do.
                    I learned how to use a rotary when I was 13, if a teen can learn it you can to.
                    I'm only 17 so I guess if you could do it at 13 its bout time I learned to do it.
                    I found a cheap 30 dollar one at Lowes tonight so I might buy that tomorrow because I have a gift card for there.

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