<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Hum2:
Hey All:
Don't know anything about "buffing out" minor scratches (not deep ones to/thru to the primer/metal.
Can anyone write up a simple process/procedure (including products/photos/suggestions) to help out. I've got them all over the vehicle, but none are deep scratches.
I know...they are just character markings,... but someday, maybe I will want to get them out.
Ric </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Ric,
The simplest solution would be take it to a quality detail shop.
But to address your desire to do it yourself. Any of the products listed below from Meguiar’s will address your issue. You absolutely don’t have to choose Meguiars for your product needs. I would suggest that whatever product you do choose make sure you open he bottle and put some of the product between your fingers, you need to make sure the product is not overly gritty. By gritty, I mean compare it to a paste oxidation remover. If the product you pick up feels gritty put it back on the shelf it is too abrasive.
All of the products listed below are all intended to be applied with an orbital type buffer or polisher.
If you don’t have experience with polishers (they look like a grinder) I would point you in the direction of an orbital type buffing wheel.
These units typically have a 8-13 inch foam pad that you place a cotton bonnet over then apply the wax or polish. They are much more forgiving, just make sure if you pick one up that it wobbles meaning that there is play in the circular motion. If it has a fixed rotation like a grinding wheel you can easily burn your paint. Here is a link to a unit by Meguiar:
http://meguiars.com/estore/product_d...sher&sku=G-100
They explain this wobbling as:
“dual-action polisher operates with alternating back-and forth motions that mimic the sensation of hand polishing.”
Now there are many types of orbitals and buffers/polishers I’m simply using Meguiar’s as an example. I am in no way affiliated with them but I have used there products professionally and for my own vehicle care.
http://meguiars.com/estore/product_d...olish&sku=M-82
http://meguiars.com/estore/product_d...olish&sku=M-83
http://meguiars.com/estore/product_d...mover&sku=M-09
http://meguiars.com/estore/product_d...ailer&sku=M-66
http://meguiars.com/estore/product_d...e-Wipe&sku=M-9
Stay away from cotton towels after you have gotten the paint to where you want it. Cotton towels leave swirl marks. Cleaned Cloth Babby Diapers work well for final wipe down if you can find them.
Just take things slowly use the mildest solution or compound you can find. It is always better to have to re-apply the product a few times rather than try and kill the problem in one shot. You are going to basically be filling in the scratches and this takes time and patience.
Best of luck.