Scratch Removal w/TurtleWax Products

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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Scratch Removal w/TurtleWax Products

This video from AdvanceAutoParts.com's "Video Clinics" was more than amazing to see, but I'm assuming it was staged. I tried using every product they used identically, on every scratch on my truck. Not one "disappeared" or filled in like shown on their video, I have many many scratches from 4 wheeling so there were a variety of depths to work with.

Is there a real remedy to fix these scratches I have. The video's Advance Auto Parts puts out are very informative and I enjoy watching and using them, but this video is far from accurate. I am about to go out and try their AC recharging system method.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Is there a real remedy to fix these scratches I have.
We'll need to see some photos before we can really help.

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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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I wonder why they didn't show the SUV before and after.
Probably because it looked like crap, lmao!
Why would they make an effort to blend the new paint with the rear bumper but they left a straight line at the beggining of the fender where they had it taped off.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Well, I didn't even watch the video, because most of them are "staged".

Anyhow, as RP said, we would need to see them in order to try and help.

In the end, the removal of some scratches requires a rotary buffer, with very abrasive polishes, in the hands of an experienced professional.

In some cases, scratches cannot be removed without removing too much clear-coat. Those scratches must be painted.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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I have removed small scratches with polishing compound before. It suprised me how well it worked. I did the hood on my wifes car after she drug a box across it and left a bunch of ugly scratches in it. It buffed out nicely. Never had any luck with big scratches.
 
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