removing light scratches and swirl marks

[willysr]

When I was washing the vibe I noticed some light scratches on hood and swirl spots(was not to impressed being an 09 with only 1500 miles on it)and I was wondering what is best way to deal with this?I also had a couple chips to fill with touch up paint which is also not very good being only 2 months old.I will need a deflector as soon as they start making for 09's I guess.It is hard to touch up those rock chips,it never looks the same.

[bull77]

Quote, originally posted by willysr »It is hard to touch up those rock chips,it never looks the same.nope -- you should see the front of my car/hood front bumper is rough with all the small chips

[Kevzaz]

Best way to do it, is with a high speed buffer and a good polish. I am sure Whelan will come and get more in depth with it. But good ol' megs #80 and #83 will do the trick.

[nygiantzz1]

If it's just light scratches, try Meguiar's ScratchX. I've used it on both cars and it works great. Here's a link: http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/...10307You can find it at most auto parts stores.

[Whelan]

Individual line scratches from bumpers or other items can be cleaned up with Meguiar's Scratch X mostly. For larger bigger areas where you have general swirling from wear and tear, I would first determine the amount of haze/swirl.If it is enough that it is noticeable and looking like cob webs, go with Meguiar's #83, it is a harder compound that typically should be used with a polisher machine. It needs to be removed immediately to avoid the tough job of taking it off and leaving residue.Then you can go over the car or are with #80 to soften up the deep clean the 83 did. Same concept as wetsanding to a finer grit as you go. If you are unsure of which product to use, general rule of thumb is to start with the lightest product you have and work your way back to the hardest, unecessary use of a product can waste time.