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Minor Scratches - Best Next Step?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Dsptundra, Jul 7, 2023.

  1. Jul 7, 2023 at 11:34 AM
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    Dsptundra

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    Washed my truck for the first time in about two months. Found a few scratches on driver rear door. Don’t feel deep at all. Just wax over them? Buff them out? Other options?

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    Dsptundra, Jul 7, 2023
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  2. Jul 7, 2023 at 11:36 AM
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    1lowlife

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    Using wax or some other product that has fillers will only be temporary. Do you own a DA polisher or have access to one?
     
    briarpatch, Jul 10, 2023
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    T-Rex266

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    compound and polisher
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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    Agree with above. If using a power polisher be careful as the clear coat on these vehicles is pretty thin and easy to burn through especially on convex edges
     
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  6. Jul 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM
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    Do these products work on plastics painted parts? Wife just sent me this where it appears her car got into a fight with a shopping cart.

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