AutopiaTech
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So you finally purchased the complete line of Wolfgang polishes and the vaunted Flex XC3401. You polish your entire vehicle, removing swirls and scratches, and after you apply the Deep Gloss Paint Sealant you stand back and admire your work. Everything looks great except one thing. The scratches behind the door handles stand out like a sore thumb. You have your Flex XC3401 in one hand, and a bottle of Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover in the other. Confused, you look at both thinking how am I going to remove those scratches from behind the door handles? It's actually really simple, you just have to think outside the box a little.
You have a couple different options for removing the scratches. Grab a bottle of polish or compound along with some applicators. A microfiber applicator is ideal because it's easy to hold while working in tight spots. Although in this instance, the microfiber applicator wasn't abrasive enough so I grabbed a Griot's Garage 3" Orange Cutting pad along with a Griot's Garage Mini 3" Pad Holder. The orange pad is more abrasive than a microfiber applicator making it ideal for this application.
It's a good idea to tape off the door handle to make clean up easier. As you can see below, the Griot's Garage 3" Mini Pad Holder makes holding the orange cutting pad a breeze. Just like you normally would with hand application, thoroughly work the polish into the paint.
If clearance is an issue, you can simply hold on to the 3" orange pad using two fingers.
Wipe off the polish and move on to a finer polish. I used the Wolfgang Finishing Glaze along with a Wolfgang Finger Pocket. The Wolfgang Finger Pocket is less abrasive than the orange cutting pad used for the first step. This step further refines the surface, bringing out maximum clarity and gloss.
Wipe off the polish and inspect your results! :inspector:
The paint behind the door handle is now smooth and glossy, like the rest of the vehicle.
With the help of quality polishes and a little creativity, you too can remove the scratches from hard to reach areas of your vehicle. :bigups
Wolfgang Car care
Griot's Garage Car Care
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You have a couple different options for removing the scratches. Grab a bottle of polish or compound along with some applicators. A microfiber applicator is ideal because it's easy to hold while working in tight spots. Although in this instance, the microfiber applicator wasn't abrasive enough so I grabbed a Griot's Garage 3" Orange Cutting pad along with a Griot's Garage Mini 3" Pad Holder. The orange pad is more abrasive than a microfiber applicator making it ideal for this application.
It's a good idea to tape off the door handle to make clean up easier. As you can see below, the Griot's Garage 3" Mini Pad Holder makes holding the orange cutting pad a breeze. Just like you normally would with hand application, thoroughly work the polish into the paint.
If clearance is an issue, you can simply hold on to the 3" orange pad using two fingers.
Wipe off the polish and move on to a finer polish. I used the Wolfgang Finishing Glaze along with a Wolfgang Finger Pocket. The Wolfgang Finger Pocket is less abrasive than the orange cutting pad used for the first step. This step further refines the surface, bringing out maximum clarity and gloss.
Wipe off the polish and inspect your results! :inspector:
The paint behind the door handle is now smooth and glossy, like the rest of the vehicle.
With the help of quality polishes and a little creativity, you too can remove the scratches from hard to reach areas of your vehicle. :bigups
Wolfgang Car care
Griot's Garage Car Care
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