Minor Scratch Fix?
 

Hi,

I have a minor scratch on my front bumper of my Magnesium Civic Ex. The scratch is not so deep (only to the clearcoat). Just noticed it about 2 days after picking up from dealer. Dealer told me to bring it in to get it waxed or repainted (a little extreme there...). I dont want them to mess it up more. How can I fix it up? I read that I should just use wax? If so do I just put some wax and buff it in? Any recommendations on wax? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Here is the scratch:

ScratchX is the most effective way to remove fine scratches and swirls from automotive paint by hand. This product is guaranteed to deliver the finest results possible by hand (some scratches require removal by machine applied professional formulas). ScratchX removes surface contaminants, oxidation and blemishes as well as enhances paint color. Unlike many paint correction formulas on the market, ScratchX will not leave more scratches than it takes out. It's ideal for use as a quick touch up or to revive a car's entire finish.

^ taken from meguiars.com ^


i would use this along with a pc, and i'm sure it will buff right out.

You're worried over that small scratch? Well there's nothing that will remove it. Some stuff will cover it up, but it will always be there.

not to mention... that is one scratch of many to come, it's gonna happen no matter what.

here's an example of what the pc can do, with scratches worse than yours. scroll down ----> http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-pc7424.html

get a little finishing compound, and a buffer and you can get that out. There might be a little mark, but they use heat and abrasion to sand/melt the finish down to fill the scratch. Good luck, cuz thats pretty much ur only option. Wax wont do anything by hand, and neither will scratch x

This is way wrong. That scratch can be removed very easy. I remove scratches like that just about everyday.

If you are doing it by hand I hear scratchX is the way to go. If you use a nice polisher I would use a mild abrasive polish followed by a light abrasive polish and make sure you but a coat of wax or sealant on as well.

Here is a good example of what I deal with all the time. http://www.danase.com/gallery/album03

nice job :tup:

Thanks!

After re-reading my post I think I sort of sound like a d!ck. Gearbox, that was not my intent. :tup:

Anyone have a step by step DIY?

try these 2 products for fine and heavy scratches thats what I use and it works really well to fill in the fine and heavy scratches..


Novus 2 (Fine scratch remover)

Novus 3 (Heavy scratch remover)

:sweet:

I just bought a tube of Meguiar's ScratchX tonight! Can't wait to try it out.

wow u call that a scratch?......and u worry about that ?.......I dun even think anybody would see that or even if they do, they wouldn't be like "wow! u have a scratch!!"..hehe just wax it ...

Use ScratchX or Deep Crystal Paint cleaner. To get the best results apply the product on a clean and cool surface. Apply a dime size of product onto a clean foam applicator pad or cotton terry towel on the area that's has the scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, and blemishes. Work the product with moderate pressure for about 15-20 seconds or when it becomes really light and thin. Then wipe off with a clean micro-fiber towel or cotton terry towel while it's still fresh. Do not let the product dry!!!