Scratch Removal?

[shank0668]

I really do not care to completely remove them, I was just kind of hoping to make them less noticeable.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by shank0668

I really do not care to completely remove them, I was just kind of hoping to make them less noticeable.

You CAN do that, but you need a much better machine. The process is exactly as I do it in my clay to wax video series.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

You CAN do that, but you need a much better machine. The process is exactly as I do it in my clay to wax video series.

I think my friend has a much better machine. Now I have to sit through tons of videos, see what I need, and how to do it.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by shank0668

I think my friend has a much better machine. Now I have to sit through tons of videos, see what I need, and how to do it.

Not tons of videos, just the 5 in this thread. Personally, I can't stand having any scratches in my Vette.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Not tons of videos, just the 5 in this thread. Personally, I can't stand having any scratches in my Vette.

I think this is what my friend has.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
Would that be any better?

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by shank0668

I think this is what my friend has.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
Would that be any better?

About 3000 times better, but a PC-7424XP is much cheaper and is pretty much the exact same unit.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

About 3000 times better, but a PC-7424XP is much cheaper and is pretty much the exact same unit.

I was offered this anytime I want it. I'll ask about it tomorrow.

[Iomcamaro]

Originally Posted by shank0668

I was offered this anytime I want it. I'll ask about it tomorrow.

I have the GG 6" polisher. I use it all of the time. The only reason I got it over the PC is because I could get it locally without shipping and it has a lifetime warranty. You should have no problem making it look better with that and some good polishes. P.S. I know that Corvettes have hard clears so you might need a 3 step compounding/polishing or you could use Meguiar's 105/205.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Iomcamaro

I have the GG 6" polisher. I use it all of the time. The only reason I got it over the PC is because I could get it locally without shipping and it has a lifetime warranty. You should have no problem making it look better with that and some good polishes. P.S. I know that Corvettes have hard clears so you might need a 3 step compounding/polishing or you could use Meguiar's 105/205.

Non factory paint. The car is a 1978 anyway.
Is there a kit of polish I should buy?

[Iomcamaro]

If it isn't factory is it clear coated or single stage?

[shank0668]

I think clear. Almost positive.

[Adam's Polishes]

Easy way to find out if you have clear... take a light colored towel with a little polish (pretty much anything you have now will suffice) and gently rub in an inconspicuous area.

If you get color transfer you have single stage, if you don't you have clear coat.

[shank0668]

I have hand waxed, and used that crappy buffer, and the pad is never black.

[Iomcamaro]

Originally Posted by shank0668

I have hand waxed, and used that crappy buffer, and the pad is never black.

Then it is more than likely clear coated. It all depends on how much you are willing to spend. I can give you 2 OTC products that are gonna do good, but they aren't perfect but it is the cheapest and best results for the price. Or I can give you more expensive stuff that's going to get it better but still not perfect.