Best way to remove scratches by hand? Alpine White Car

哇靠M3 · 08-20-2010, 11:02 PM

What's the best way to remove scratches by hand on a Alpine White car? My dealership messed up my car and I want to fix it myself. I don't have any knowledge with using a buffer or any machinery. I want to know if it's possible to remove these scratches using the traditional washing by hand method.

What are the recommended detailing liquids and etc? Also if you can list them in order of application, that would be appreciated. Thanks

JH M3 · 08-21-2010, 12:19 AM

I think it would depend on the severity of the scratches. Some pics would probably help people make the right recommendations.

哇靠M3 · 08-21-2010, 12:03 PM

well it seems like they aren't deep. you can only see them @ an angle.

WillC310 · 08-21-2010, 12:41 PM

Removing by hand can be difficult because the polishes you use need to scratch the clear coat to get rid of them. You really should use a DA or a rotary.

Suprane · 08-21-2010, 08:57 PM

If the scratches are very limited and localized you could attempt to do it by hand (although the polishes are more effective by machine).
After washing, claying, drying and taping up areas near the panel to be corrected, use an orange or green pad with Meguiar's M105 polish followed with a black pad with Meguiar's M205. Use some 1:1 mix of Isopropyl EtOH in between steps in a spray bottle to wipe off previous polish and inspect surface.

You can also go 3 step with Menzerna SIP, Menzerna PO106FA, and Menzerna PO 85RD. Probably Orange, Black and Black pads respectively. Just remember not to go strong at first. If the scratches are very limited I would go with 105/205.

You'll find a chart of the cutting abilities of pads here:
http://www.auto-geek.net/charts/buff...d-chart-lc.htm

You can find polishes here:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Polish-C9/

I agree with you, about not letting the dealer fix it. Good luck.

eclipsisNA · 08-22-2010, 03:36 PM

If you absolutely must do it by hand, the best polish to use is this:

http://www.google.com/products?q=aut...N&hl=en&tab=wf

Hawk Lax · 08-22-2010, 06:37 PM

If you doing it by hand why not use a glaze to hide them as you are unlikely to remove them by hand. Chemical Guys Glaze II worked well on my AW.

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JH M3 Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP Azurite Black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	I think it would depend on the severity of the scratches. Some pics would probably help people make the right recommendations.
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哇靠M3 Captain 85 Rep 781 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: 加州到台北 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [9.00]	well it seems like they aren't deep. you can only see them @ an angle.
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WillC310 Lieutenant 44 Rep 506 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	Removing by hand can be difficult because the polishes you use need to scratch the clear coat to get rid of them. You really should use a DA or a rotary.
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Suprane Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 09 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Big D iTrader: (0)	If the scratches are very limited and localized you could attempt to do it by hand (although the polishes are more effective by machine). After washing, claying, drying and taping up areas near the panel to be corrected, use an orange or green pad with Meguiar's M105 polish followed with a black pad with Meguiar's M205. Use some 1:1 mix of Isopropyl EtOH in between steps in a spray bottle to wipe off previous polish and inspect surface. You can also go 3 step with Menzerna SIP, Menzerna PO106FA, and Menzerna PO 85RD. Probably Orange, Black and Black pads respectively. Just remember not to go strong at first. If the scratches are very limited I would go with 105/205. You'll find a chart of the cutting abilities of pads here: http://www.auto-geek.net/charts/buff...d-chart-lc.htm You can find polishes here: http://www.detailedimage.com/Polish-C9/ I agree with you, about not letting the dealer fix it. Good luck. __________________ 09 E90 M3 DCT SSII Carbon Blk, Eisenmann Sport, RAC 19"RG63 on 255/275 UltracS, Dark Sidemkrs/Reflectrs/Grills, BMC Filter, LUX H8 V3 LEDs, V1 H/W, Ultimate Pedals & 30% Tint
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08-22-2010, 06:37 PM	#7
Hawk Lax Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 AW Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: L.I., N.Y. iTrader: (0)	If you doing it by hand why not use a glaze to hide them as you are unlikely to remove them by hand. Chemical Guys Glaze II worked well on my AW.
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