spot polishing?

[AdrianStewart]

is spot polishing a bad idea? I`ve got a couple of minor scratches from who knows what, I`d like to just rub in some polish on those areas ...



I have washed/clayed/NXT tech wax`d the vehicle within the last 2 weeks ... I wasn`t going to polish until the end of summer ... but the scratches are an eyesore to me!

[autoprincess]

There it goes again. Clay does NOT remove scratches. That should be my new signature. "Clay Is not the miracle drug for everything". Maybe I missed read, maybe you used clay to clean your paint and not to remove the scratches.



As far as spot polishing, there is no problem with that it`s as common as....something...you should polish them out, not wipe on something that will cover them up, you will be more satisfied. Buffing them is quicker and produces better results.

[AdrianStewart]

1st time 2 weeks using the "preferred" method, 2 buckets wash ... clayed ... re-wash ... then put a coat of NXT!



BUT ... I`m noticing the scratches MORE now that I`m aware of the autopian method!



thanks, I will spot polish with the MEGs step 2

[autoprincess]

Step #2? Does it have a number like Mequiar`s #7 or something like that? Have you removed scratches before, just trying to get an understanding of what you know.

[awahl63]

Are you talking about deep crystal polish? The polish doens`t have any bite and I`d be suprised if you could get the scratches out.

[AdrianStewart]

my concern is that I won`t have the 5-6 hours for a few weeks to do a full detail, I have enough time to give it a good wash ... then I`d like to just spot polish without messing up the rest of the car!



it is megs crystal step 2

[autoprincess]

Experience on removing scratches?

[AdrianStewart]

ZERO experience, thats why I`m asking!

[autoprincess]

Do you have a buffer (high speed)?

[AdrianStewart]

no, can I do it using a new foam applicator and an MF to rub off?

[autoprincess]

Anyway, a high speed buffer will heat up the paint allowing the finish to lay down better. Yes you can use a MF rag to polish out, will just take some time and you might cause some marring with it. If you end up marring the paint, then use some carnuba paste wax as the finishing glase. The scratch might have to be wetsanded out. An applicator will not work. You need to cause heating friction, this is what removes scratches. If your can feel the scratch with your finger nail it might be too deep.

[AdrianStewart]

what is bad karma?

[autoprincess]

Karma is when people vote on you on how you helped someone. It just let`s others know how helpful you are, bad is bad help and good is good help.

[AdrianStewart]

I don`t know how to vote for karma? ...

doesn`t matter, as long as I can spot polish without f`n up the rest of the vehicle, I`ll be happy

[autoprincess]

Basically with the materials you have try my suggestions and you should be ok.