Clear Coat Scratches
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Clear Coat Scratches
I have recently purchased a 2004 F250 SD.....Black paint. The truck has many clearcoat scratches, and I'd like to get opinions on the best product(s) out there to buff these scratches out with. Thanks!
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That really depends on how big/deep the scratches are. For really light work, a sealer and glazer like Mother's Phase 2 would do. Anything deeper and you'll need a polish. Always start with the lightest and work up if you have to. I'd start with an easy polish like Mother's reflections. If that didn't work, I might try Mother's or Meguiar's scratch repair polishes. I don't know anything heavier that is clear coat safe, but stay away from rubbing compounds.
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Agreed, start with something mild, like Mequires Scratch X or 3M Swirl Mark Remover (for dark cars). If that doesn't work, use Zaino Fusion.
Fusion is great stuff, it has a disintegrating abrasive. It's best to use a polisher with it. If you use Fusion, polish it in until there's nothing left on the pad; you must allow the abrasive to disintegrate ALL THE WAY. When finished, you'll have a surface that's as smooth as glass.
Here's some pics of a black Vette that has been Fusion'ed and Zaino'ed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tte/zaino4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tte/zaino3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tte/zaino5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tte/zaino2.jpg
Fusion is great stuff, it has a disintegrating abrasive. It's best to use a polisher with it. If you use Fusion, polish it in until there's nothing left on the pad; you must allow the abrasive to disintegrate ALL THE WAY. When finished, you'll have a surface that's as smooth as glass.
Here's some pics of a black Vette that has been Fusion'ed and Zaino'ed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tte/zaino4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tte/zaino3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tte/zaino5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tte/zaino2.jpg
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My truck had the same problem when I bought it, black clear coat. I took the "lazy" way out and had it detailed. It was only $100 and it looked awesome!! Now I just maintain it and maybe once a year send it out for a more thorogh detailing.
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