Best scratch remover

E31BMW · 03-27-2012, 01:49 PM

What is the best scratch remover for tiny scratches that can be used with or without the BMW touch-up paint? thanks

AddictedToBavarian · 03-27-2012, 02:09 PM

Rubbing compound will get fine scratches out.

sdalpha · 03-27-2012, 02:11 PM

Pictures?

This thread should be in the Detailing section.

CPWINCH · 03-27-2012, 02:12 PM

a detail

BOGONY · 03-27-2012, 02:41 PM

Be careful with compound. It will remove clearcoat
Try polish or Glaze first

HK8888 · 03-29-2012, 12:06 AM

Polishing removes them effortlessly.

luv135i · 03-29-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HK8888

Polishing removes them effortlessly.

This. I learned my lesson as a teen using just compound by hand. Put in more scratches than i took out.

will.c · 04-01-2012, 01:28 AM

I just ruined my hood by using rubbing compound... now I got patches of dull spots on the hood, if you know what I mean.

Not trying to thread-jack, but what can I do to recover the scratched-up clear coat?

E31BMW · 04-01-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wonho

I just ruined my hood by using rubbing compound... now I got patches of dull spots on the hood, if you know what I mean.

Not trying to thread-jack, but what can I do to recover the scratched-up clear coat?

there are clear coat compounds specifically designed for that type of stuff.

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