Scratch Remover - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

asmith10 · 02-24-2010, 08:46 PM

I have come about a couple scratches of varying depth throughout the paint on the car, and I have no idea which product to pick up to remove them. I stopped by walmart and looked around and decided on Nu Finish Scratch Doctor to test out (luckily I can return it for full refund if I don't like it). Are there any products y'all would recommend?

asmith10 · 02-24-2010, 08:47 PM

I have the IBM btw so junk like this shows up really easily.

Inspector 17 · 02-24-2010, 08:48 PM

Maquire's Scratch X works really well.

2LTRS · 02-24-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

Maquire's Scratch X works really well.

I like the scratch X 2.0. I usually take my PC out to remove them from the clear coat though.

2010 Bumblebee · 03-01-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

Maquire's Scratch X works really well.

I used maguires scratch x also. It worked well and was easy to use.

What I'm wondering is how agressive these types of products are? How much of my clear coat did I take off to get the scratch out? Does it take a while to get thru the clear coat with scratch x ?

2LTRS · 03-01-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 Bumblebee

I used maguires scratch x also. It worked well and was easy to use.

What I'm wondering is how agressive these types of products are? How much of my clear coat did I take off to get the scratch out? Does it take a while to get thru the clear coat with scratch x ?

Your removing microns on clear coat. Usually no more than .5-1 micron to remove a light scratch. *most* clear coats are 50-80 microns thick - this is only from what I have read on other forums, there is no guarantee your clear coat is even 20 microns thick, if you have a few thousand dollars you can invest in a micrometer to find out

2010 Bumblebee · 03-02-2010, 02:23 AM

How deep is it if you can catch it with your fingernail ? I removed a scratch just enought so you don't see it anymore, but I can still find it. I didn't want to wear out the clear coat.

asmith10 · 03-02-2010, 04:38 PM

You can catch it with your fingernail

2LTRS · 03-02-2010, 07:15 PM

If you can feel it with your fingernail its probably too deep to completely remove without wet sanding. Unless its all the way down to the base coat (you can usually tell if its that deep) its likley removable with wet sanding. I wouldnt recommend trying to wetsand on your new camaro. Take it to a detailer or body shop to get those removed unless your familliar with the process.

2010 Bumblebee · 03-03-2010, 12:55 AM

ScratchX took it out , but I didn't want effect the sorrounding areas so I left some of it in. I can't see the base coat, but before I strated I could feel the scratch (more like a swirl) catch with my fingernail. So I was wondering how deep that might be because I don't want to wear out my clear.

Moose · 03-03-2010, 08:24 AM

As other's have hinted at, you might consider visiting a reputable detailer if the "home remedies" aren't working to your satisfaction.

Most detailers will have experience with different polishes, different pads (ie; degrees of abrashion), and the equipment to remove most swirls/scratches.

Based on personal experience, when detailing cars, I could remove most swirls/scratches by hand, but after investing in a random orbital buffer and different pads, etc., they don't stand a chance now.

Look around and ask for experiences with different detailers in your area.

Ed

02-24-2010, 08:46 PM	#1
asmith10 Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 314	Scratch Remover I have come about a couple scratches of varying depth throughout the paint on the car, and I have no idea which product to pick up to remove them. I stopped by walmart and looked around and decided on Nu Finish Scratch Doctor to test out (luckily I can return it for full refund if I don't like it). Are there any products y'all would recommend?

03-02-2010, 07:15 PM	#9
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	If you can feel it with your fingernail its probably too deep to completely remove without wet sanding. Unless its all the way down to the base coat (you can usually tell if its that deep) its likley removable with wet sanding. I wouldnt recommend trying to wetsand on your new camaro. Take it to a detailer or body shop to get those removed unless your familliar with the process. __________________

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02-24-2010, 08:47 PM	#2
asmith10 Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 314	I have the IBM btw so junk like this shows up really easily.

02-24-2010, 08:48 PM	#3
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Maquire's Scratch X works really well.

03-02-2010, 02:23 AM	#7
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	How deep is it if you can catch it with your fingernail ? I removed a scratch just enought so you don't see it anymore, but I can still find it. I didn't want to wear out the clear coat.

03-02-2010, 04:38 PM	#8
asmith10 Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 314	You can catch it with your fingernail

03-03-2010, 12:55 AM	#10
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	ScratchX took it out , but I didn't want effect the sorrounding areas so I left some of it in. I can't see the base coat, but before I strated I could feel the scratch (more like a swirl) catch with my fingernail. So I was wondering how deep that might be because I don't want to wear out my clear.

03-03-2010, 08:24 AM	#11
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	As other's have hinted at, you might consider visiting a reputable detailer if the "home remedies" aren't working to your satisfaction. Most detailers will have experience with different polishes, different pads (ie; degrees of abrashion), and the equipment to remove most swirls/scratches. Based on personal experience, when detailing cars, I could remove most swirls/scratches by hand, but after investing in a random orbital buffer and different pads, etc., they don't stand a chance now. Look around and ask for experiences with different detailers in your area. Ed