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I have some light scratches in my vibe look like white lines....What is the best easiest way to get rid of these and return my vibe to new..

first see if u can rub it out. if not i'm sure there is a easy way to do it. i don't think u want to touch the paint up, do u?Inder

Need to describe better. Are they down to the primer, or just in the clear-coat. The best might be a light polishing compound - or maybe just some McGuire's Wax.

I dont believe its to the primer...I think its just the clear coat..I really hope to not have to use touch up paint. The marks/scratches dont seem that deep. But very noticeable on my "shadow" paint.

get some polishing compound or rubbing compound and they will come right out unless you can feel them with your finger nailDON'T USE ANY K-TEL PRODUCTS OR MIRACLE FIXES YOU SEE ON TV!!!

If it is just in the clear coat, first try some polishing compound and a clean terry-cloth type rag. Polishing compound should be available at most large chain automotive stores near the waxes. Sometimes even WalMart carries it. Try that first and avoid using rubbing compound on the clearcoat. Using rubbing compund will leave the surface dull and will then have to be buffed out with an electric buffer.

I have the same thing happening on my black, 2005 vibe. Hand waxing isn't helping. I took it to the dealer and they are going to do a wet sand and buff job. I hope it works, otherwise I'm going to fight them on it. I've only made 4 payments and I have marks all over it.

black is always such a hard color to take good care of. But when it is cared for, it really looks good.

Quote, originally posted by newvibeowner »I have the same thing happening on my black, 2005 vibe. Hand waxing isn't helping. I took it to the dealer and they are going to do a wet sand and buff job. I hope it works, otherwise I'm going to fight them on it. I've only made 4 payments and I have marks all over it.Like Stang said, black SHOWS everything. Stay away from automatic car washes, those things beat the paint and scratch everytime! Go to Touch-less car washes if you do not already. Even certain towels when drying can scratch the paint.Not to burst your bubble, but the warranty will probably not cover exterior paint scratches. Reason being is like I said, car washes and then the paint is susceptible to everything on the road and what touches it. GM just cannot warranty a surface especially one that is outside. Now if the paint starts pealing or flaking, that is different but scratches no. Wet sanding will remove most but trust me, they will be back on a black car. Black vehicles or darker colors need to be waxed and polished at least twice a year.