Rubbing Compound scratches

Warren Thompson · 11-01-2009, 05:34 PM

I was trying to compound out off road sagebrush scratches in my paint (Nevada Racing Stripes

) using rubbing compound. After doing that, I used a polishing compound, followed by a good waxing. Unfortunately, I noticed there are still compound "scratches" or swirls that did not come out with the polish

. I was obviously too vigorous with the initial rubbing compound. Too much elbow grease...

Any suggestions here? Should I try to re-polish with the polish compound? Or is there a technique that others use for this?

topgun155 · 11-01-2009, 05:48 PM

Try polishing some more. Also there is an official detailing thread on here ask that guy.

JBTuncc · 11-01-2009, 05:48 PM

carnauba wax has always gotten out swirl marks for me. I'm sure there's something better like maybe a clay bar... hope this helps.

topgun155 · 11-01-2009, 05:52 PM

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/det...er-thread.html

Warren Thompson · 11-02-2009, 06:15 AM

Thanks guys. I beleive the cloth medium I used with the initial compound was the culprit of the scratches. I will use some polish to try again. Hope I did not do some permanant damage here

. I will try some carnuba wax, since I have heard good things about that. How about JWax Ice? Anyone use that for this type of refinish?

PolishAndWax.com · 11-02-2009, 06:58 AM

Use a high-quality polish to get out the compound scratches. Compound is junk...way too abrasive.

SYSTEM ONE X3 Cutting Polish is very good. So is Meguiar's M205.

Carnauba wax won't remove scratches. It may fill in very shallow ones, but it won't remove them. A wax with some abrasives in it (sometimes called a 'cleaner wax') might, but carnauba wax alone has no corrective properties.

Warren Thompson · 11-02-2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolishAndWax.com

Use a high-quality polish to get out the compound scratches. Compound is junk...way too abrasive.

SYSTEM ONE X3 Cutting Polish is very good. So is Meguiar's M205.

Carnauba wax won't remove scratches. It may fill in very shallow ones, but it won't remove them. A wax with some abrasives in it (sometimes called a 'cleaner wax') might, but carnauba wax alone has no corrective properties.

Thanks for the info. I will give that a try. Thanks for the post.

harshest · 11-02-2009, 07:24 AM

What products did you initially use?

Warren Thompson · 11-03-2009, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harshest

What products did you initially use?

First, Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound to get the racing stripe scratches out. This was followed by Turtle Wax Polishing Compound to get the swirls out, finishing with Turtle Wax F21 urethane polish.

I re-did the polishing several times after the OP and comments, and FINALLY got the finish I can live with. Deeper scratches are in there permanently, but the rubbing compound scratches became more muted

.

I did buy some spray-on TW ICE, but the TW F21 seems to do a better job of coating the scratches.

The Turtle Wax F21 is a urethane polish, would carnauba wax or some other paste wax be better??

Thanks for all your help

.

lasllc · 11-09-2009, 05:53 PM

You might try a swirl remover with a CLEAN cotton cloth before the polish.

11-01-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
Warren Thompson GeoTaco Name: Warren Joined: Jul 2009, #19861 Location: Elko, Nevada Gender: Male Posts: 251 '06 Tacoma DC TRD Sport RadRed 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6	Rubbing Compound scratches I was trying to compound out off road sagebrush scratches in my paint (Nevada Racing Stripes) using rubbing compound. After doing that, I used a polishing compound, followed by a good waxing. Unfortunately, I noticed there are still compound "scratches" or swirls that did not come out with the polish. I was obviously too vigorous with the initial rubbing compound. Too much elbow grease... Any suggestions here? Should I try to re-polish with the polish compound? Or is there a technique that others use for this? __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Keep European socialism in Europe, NOT America.

11-01-2009, 05:48 PM	#2
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11-01-2009, 05:52 PM	#4
topgun155 Senior Member Name: Zack Joined: Dec 2008, #11728 Location: Richmond, TX Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 359 08 Prerunner V6 Black 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Dual Halo Projection Headlights, Viper Alarm, In Pro Car Wear L.E.D. Tail Lights, 48 L.E.D. Blue Dome Light, Fog Lights, ScanGuageII, Painted Stock Rims Black, AvidOffroad Light Bar, Ammo Box Mod.	http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/det...er-thread.html __________________ Dual Halo Projection Headlights, Viper Alarm, In Pro Car Wear L.E.D. Tail Lights, 48 L.E.D. Blue Dome Light, Fog Lights, ScanGuageII, Black Rims, Avid Offroad Light Bar, Ammo Box Mod.

11-02-2009, 06:15 AM	#5
Warren Thompson GeoTaco Name: Warren Joined: Jul 2009, #19861 Location: Elko, Nevada Gender: Male Posts: 251 '06 Tacoma DC TRD Sport RadRed 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6	Thanks guys. I beleive the cloth medium I used with the initial compound was the culprit of the scratches. I will use some polish to try again. Hope I did not do some permanant damage here. I will try some carnuba wax, since I have heard good things about that. How about JWax Ice? Anyone use that for this type of refinish? __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Keep European socialism in Europe, NOT America.

11-02-2009, 06:58 AM	#6
PolishAndWax.com Member Joined: May 2009, #16962 Location: Orange County CA Gender: Male Posts: 72 2000 Tacoma SR5 V6 4x4 2000 Xtra Cab Manual	Use a high-quality polish to get out the compound scratches. Compound is junk...way too abrasive. SYSTEM ONE X3 Cutting Polish is very good. So is Meguiar's M205. Carnauba wax won't remove scratches. It may fill in very shallow ones, but it won't remove them. A wax with some abrasives in it (sometimes called a 'cleaner wax') might, but carnauba wax alone has no corrective properties. __________________ . .

11-01-2009, 05:48 PM	#3
JBTuncc Member Name: John Joined: Aug 2009, #20527 Location: Charlotte, NC Gender: Male Posts: 91 05 TRD Sport DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Manual	carnauba wax has always gotten out swirl marks for me. I'm sure there's something better like maybe a clay bar... hope this helps.

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lasllc Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13507 Location: SW Denver Burb Gender: Male Posts: 102 09 TRD Off Road V6 / Man 2009 Access Cab Manual 4.0 L TRD Quickshift,TRD drop in filter, rear TSB, 5100's all around, Leer shell, BedRug, 8 bed mounted D-rings	You might try a swirl remover with a CLEAN cotton cloth before the polish. __________________ At 600 Ft, it doesn't matter if it is night or raining or both, on the surface; SSBN 624G

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