I got some gnarly scratches while off-roading last week, yes I lost sleep over it. Have no fear though, I devised a method using only common store bought paint products I already had in my detail kit and a 6" random orbital buffer. No special tools or materials needed...
1. Meguars Fine Cut Cleaner, medium pressure 6-8 passes or until dry with a foam applicator bonnet.
2. Meguiars Swirl Remover with a terry cloth bonnet, light pressure, 2-3 passes.
3. Meguiars Ultimate Polish Glaze, medium pressure with foam bonnet, 4-6 passes DO NOT ALLOW TO DRY.
4. Finish with AutoGlym HD wax, applied with a foam applicator bonnet.
I realize #2 and #3 are quite redundant but the glaze actually did take out some remaining light swirls and really made the metal flake pop out.
...what scratches....(these pics were taken before the wax)
"Black Mirror"
1. Meguars Fine Cut Cleaner, medium pressure 6-8 passes or until dry with a foam applicator bonnet.
2. Meguiars Swirl Remover with a terry cloth bonnet, light pressure, 2-3 passes.
3. Meguiars Ultimate Polish Glaze, medium pressure with foam bonnet, 4-6 passes DO NOT ALLOW TO DRY.
4. Finish with AutoGlym HD wax, applied with a foam applicator bonnet.
I realize #2 and #3 are quite redundant but the glaze actually did take out some remaining light swirls and really made the metal flake pop out.
...what scratches....(these pics were taken before the wax)
"Black Mirror"
