I went to the car wash today to wash off the 2" of road grime from the last storm and one of their brushes ended up scraping the driver's side, rear fender flare (I have a 4x4). It left some nasty white scrapes along the whole top half of it (thank god no body scratches). I used some GS27 which took away most of the peripheral scrapes but there is still two big scuff marks. I put some wax on there and I'll have to see if that makes a difference. But if it doesn't, what would you recommend to take them out? They are SMOOTH to the touch - so not deep at all.

Thanks for the help.


[This message has been edited by Petrone (edited 02-25-2000).]

 

Hey Petrone, I would suggest applying a couple of applications of wax first. If that doesn't work, a very mild abrasive. I use the Zaino line of products, if you're familiar Z-5 would be the ticket. It's made for scratches, swirl marks, acid rain etc. If you don't have Zaino Z-5, I would go to your local auto store in the wax/polish section and look around for a mild abrasive cleaner. Mother's, 3M and Miguier's make good products. I would start there.... they usually have systems (a set of 3 or 4 products you use as a stepping process). Bottom line.... #1 mild abrasive, #2 wax, #3 Polish. If you have Zaino, Z-1 and then Z-5. Hope this helps you out.... it sounds to me like the scrapes aren't really deep so you wanna start with the most mild approach (wax) first. You shouldn't have a problem rubbing them out with one of the techniques I listed above. Good Luck....

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[This message has been edited by Lariat Ryder (edited 02-23-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Lariat Ryder (edited 02-24-2000).]

 

Hey Petrone, Indyfan is absolutely right.... had my order mixed up. Mild abrasive, Polish and then Wax. You may want to also try 3M Foam Polishing Pad Glaze and then Wax.

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I'll second most of what Lariat has to say except for the order of application. Wax should be the last thing you put on.

Also "pure" waxes have no abrasives to change the surface of the paint so no matter how many coats you put on it won't affect the scratch at all, you'll just have a scuff with a very deep shine.

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Thanks guys, I'll try your suggestions this weekend!