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how to get scratches out

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by bigdaddytaco, Jan 24, 2012.

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whats the best wax to get scratches out

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Usually the most expensive. Meguires gold is what I use

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Depends on how deep.

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If you run your fingernail across the scratch and your fingernail catches on the scratch, then it's there permanently.

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whats the best wax to get scratches out
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Wax (by itself) doesn't remove scratches. It does, however, fill light ones.

You need polish to remove scratches. Follow up with wax to protect the paint.

Some cleaner waxes have a small amount of polish in them and therefore may remove some light scratches, but a dedicated polish is the way to go for serious scratch removal.

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