Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Buffing out very mild scratches

Started by smeer , Jan 24 2006 05:21 PM

Please log in to reply

12 replies to this topic

#1 smeer

Forum Fixture

Members
1,526 posts

Location:Adelaide
Car:1970 LC 4-door
Joined: 07-November 05

Posted 24 January 2006 - 05:21 PM

I came across some very mild scratches today on the roof of my torrie.
Cat decided to jump from the roof of the house and use my car as an aid. Even with the cover on he must've rubbed and clawed some minor abrasions under where he landed.

Either way, the scratches are very mild and generally not noticable. They are not deep and wont need paint to fill. I notice them, of course, cause the paint is perfect everywhere else. I'd like to fix it if possible.. not just wax. I hate it when my car gets damaged and i always like to fix it!

Anyone have any good techniques for buffing small abrasions out of 2k metallic? Something that'll cut a bit of the paint and return to a gloss finish.
I dont mind going to a paint pro if you think that is the best option.

And, secondly. Can the same be done to mirror glass? and how.

Thanks! :spoton:

Edited by smeer, 24 January 2006 - 05:32 PM.

Back to top

#2 _gstar_

Guests

Posted 24 January 2006 - 08:28 PM

while this topic is raised, i am after some no how with buffing. application of cutting compound, and hand movements with the machine.

here is how i do it.

mix up some paste with water and dribble it all over pannel, wet foam pad, at 1000 rpm go back forward for a while all over, keeping wet. i stop when most of the compound has flicked off and is only a thin layer. then i wash down residue with rag and water. i get fine swirls/tiger stripes. whats wrong?

Smeer 2000 sandpaper, folowed by heavyer to lighter cut, end with babypowder? worked on my old beast a few years back

Back to top

#3 ToRunYa

No Longer A Contributing Ninja/Member.

Members
2,073 posts

Name:Em
Location:Bumf*ck Idaho
Joined: 08-November 05

Posted 25 January 2006 - 08:28 AM

the only time i used cutting compound (powdered shite) was when i painted up some commy side mirrors mixed it up to damn near water, gave it a rub for 2 minutes and took off all the paint i had put on there :furious:

i regards to the fine scratches, use the most sedate polish you can find, and buff it with the cat (strap it to the buffer).

Back to top

#4 MRLXSS

The Render Garage

Members
12,396 posts

Name:Matt
Location:Upwey, Melbourne
Car:355 LX Hatchback, DeLorean DMC-12, LX SS Hatch, VY Cross8 Crewman
Joined: 09-November 05

Posted 25 January 2006 - 08:38 AM

and buff it with the cat (strap it to the buffer).

Thats a good idea! Cos they will lick themself clean and u can use them again, i hate having to buy new pads! Problem Solved!

Back to top

#5 _Yella SLuR_

Guests

Posted 25 January 2006 - 12:10 PM

Just use your average cut and polish from car parts shop. I wouldn't use cutting/buffing compound for cat scratches.

Back to top

#6 _Herne_

Guests

Posted 25 January 2006 - 12:14 PM

I am a dog man myself

Herne

Back to top

#7 _draglc_

Guests

Posted 25 January 2006 - 12:16 PM

and buff it with the cat (strap it to the buffer).
Thats a good idea! Cos they will lick themself clean and u can use them again, i hate having to buy new pads! Problem Solved!

haha i love it!

A1

Back to top

#8 _Keithy's_UC_

Guests

Posted 01 February 2006 - 10:04 PM

I normally use Meguiars polish - and i do it by hand! Is it better to do it by hand or with a buffing machine?? I have noticed some minor scratches in my UC's pristine paintwork! Also, i have swirly scratches, how do you get rid of them???

Keith

Back to top

#9 marius

Forum Participant

Members
39 posts

Location:Adelaide, SA
Joined: 09-December 05

Posted 02 February 2006 - 12:34 PM

When I worked at GMH, I used a product called Imperial made by 3M. This is a an automotive glaze used by showrooms and panel shops to lift the finish of the paint, and remove oxidation or any swirl marks after buffing. These swirls are usually from un-dissolved compound left on the pad which streaks the surface of the paint. Buy this 3M Imperial. Buff your car. Apply the Imperial liberally and gently caress the panel using a clean cloth. Then using a new clean cloth wipe off the scum, and believe me you'll be impressed with the results. It's around $80 a bottle, but what price do you put on keeping good paint? You buy it from the spare parts division of Holdens.

Back to top

#10 _Yella SLuR_

Guests

Posted 02 February 2006 - 02:57 PM

Talking from experience, if you are going to try machine buffing, get an old panel/door and experiment first. The buffing pad has to be kept absolutely flat, and stay away from edges/ridges, etc., do them by hand. If you want to see why, lift the buffer up on an angle and try buff, the edge of the backing will dig in and burn (strip, muck up) the paint.

For cat scratches, would seriously just get some Kitten Cut & Polish No. 2 and polish them out by hand.

Back to top

#11 _ChiaLX_

Guests

Posted 02 February 2006 - 06:36 PM

So what you're saying Yella is use a Kitten product for kitty scratches :spoton:

Back to top

#12 _Yella SLuR_

Guests

Posted 03 February 2006 - 10:10 PM

Didn't pick up that coincidence!!! ROFLMAO!!! Just what I use for scratches in general mate, but yeah, maybe it was developed to treat kitty scratches!!!

For best results use Cat attached to buffing pad, with Kitten Cut & Polish No. 2 for removing cat scratches permanently. Seriously, don't try this kids, it's just a joke.

Edited by Yella SLuR, 03 February 2006 - 10:12 PM.

Back to top

#13 _ChiaLX_

Guests

Posted 04 February 2006 - 08:25 AM

Tabby for the cutting and Burmese for the polishing??

Serioulsy though, i find if they are really light turtle wax is also good.

Waiver::I do not condone cruelty to animals.

Edited by ChiaLX, 04 February 2006 - 08:26 AM.