Paint scratches

[fothco]

Any suggestions for dealing with scratches on 2022 Expee surfaces . Bush road was a tad narrow ..

 

[NevadaGeo]

We call them Nevada Paint stripes. If they don't buff out, you own them.

 

[BigOleFordFan]

We call them Nevada Paint stripes. If they don't buff out, you own them.

Well, down yonder in West by God Virginia, they are called "scuz markers" and yes, if they don't buff out, they are yours for life hahaha

 

[NevadaGeo]

I have had some success with rubbing compound followed by wax, but it takes a good quantity of elbow grease. The clear coat is what is scratched so not impossible.

 

[VBreithaupt]

In Michigan we call them boony marks. No, not really, I just made that up. But some Meguiar's ultra cut or pro speed compound with orbital polisher ( I find a variable, isolating polisher/ sander works best) will get them right out. Be careful not to burn through on plastic bumper parts.

 

[fothco]

Thanxs All - this web -site forum is very useful . You guys are knowledgeable . Re scratches : I did try softened clay bars + Maguires Wax etc . Very little improvement . Albeit , some lessening of the result ... So , how's ZYMOL ?

 

[bb37]

Depends on how deep the scratches are. Meguiar's ScratchX or a clay bar may help, but if the scratch is through the clear coat or, even worse, through the color coat, no amount of rubbing will fix them.

Lightly run the tip of your fingernail across the scratch. If your nail gets "caught" in the scratch, you may need professional help.