scratches that come out in the sun

zachmartin83 · 04-03-2006, 12:57 AM

I have little circle scratches that show when sunlight hits the truck at the right angles but there all over the truck anyone know what these are and how i can get rid of them?

***dirttysouth*** · 04-03-2006, 12:58 AM

Do you use the scrub brush at car washes? if so.............ding ding ding, theres your prob

zachmartin83 · 04-03-2006, 01:15 AM

no i dont think its been taken through many car washes

Blacknoma · 04-03-2006, 01:20 AM

you should be able to buff the swirl marks out

Golden · 04-03-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dirttysouth

Do you use the scrub brush at car washes? if so.............ding ding ding, theres your prob

He didnt ask what caused them, he asked how to get rid of them.

I would try swirl remover from 3m with a buffer. Goodluck!

dropped01sdime · 04-04-2006, 02:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by zachmartin83

I have little circle scratches that show when sunlight hits the truck at the right angles but there all over the truck anyone know what these are and how i can get rid of them?

well he did ask what they are but, yeah you can buff them right out

LikeaRock · 04-04-2006, 07:59 PM

It's impossible to not get spider webs in your paint unless you NEVER touch the paint. Washing and drying are where you normally get them. However, you can take careful steps to slow down the appearance of all those annoying little scratches.

Is your truck a dark(er) color? If so, you'll have to do a LOT of polishing to fully remove them. A typical 2 step polish can remove about 75-85% of them, depending on the polish and pad used. Keep in mind this is usually done with a rotary, and rotary's aren't for everyone.
Check out www.detailcity.com and read up on the Porter Cable D/A polisher. If you can fork out $200 for the polisher, a couple pads and some polish, it's well worth the money

TnHombre · 04-04-2006, 11:24 PM

^^^^ what can i say......perfect answer my friend

low97s10 · 04-14-2006, 10:40 PM

i work in the detailing department of a large, very well respected local body shop. those swirling scratches are typically from a buffer. basically there was still dirt on the paint and it was buffed. very common. you CAN get them out. trust me i do it every day at work. get an orbital polisher ($20 at walmart) and use a quality wax. be aggressive with the orbital. and make sure it is clean. use a microfiber bonnet on the orbital (if you can find one). they work wonders. it will take time but they will come out. also never use any kind of brush to wash your truck. use a wash mitt or sponge.

LikeaRock · 04-15-2006, 02:35 PM

Not trying to be a dick, but an orbital and wax isn't going to do shit for swirls or cobwebs. A cleaner wax and an orbital might remove the more visible scratches, but if you're removing swirls you need some sort of swirl remover polish, and if you're trying to remove cobwebs you might need to step up to a heavier polish or compound and cutting pad, depending on how severe they are. Also, swirls from a rotary are more commonly caused by the wrong polish/pad combination, or the bastrads that detailed your rig didn't care about removing the swirls after doing a medium polish or compound

04-03-2006, 12:57 AM	#1
zachmartin83 tuckin' fx4 Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,684 Location: western ky User is: OffLine	scratches that come out in the sun I have little circle scratches that show when sunlight hits the truck at the right angles but there all over the truck anyone know what these are and how i can get rid of them?
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04-03-2006, 12:58 AM	#2
*dirttysouth* .:\|Hustlin4life\|:. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,049 Location: NE, Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: scratches that come out in the sun Do you use the scrub brush at car washes? if so.............ding ding ding, theres your prob
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04-03-2006, 01:15 AM	#3
zachmartin83 tuckin' fx4 Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,684 Location: western ky User is: OffLine	Re: scratches that come out in the sun no i dont think its been taken through many car washes
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04-03-2006, 01:20 AM	#4
Blacknoma Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 934 Location: lafayette, la User is: OffLine	Re: scratches that come out in the sun you should be able to buff the swirl marks out
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04-03-2006, 04:12 PM	#5
Golden Full Size Chevy Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,427 Location: Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: scratches that come out in the sun Quote: Originally Posted by dirttysouth Do you use the scrub brush at car washes? if so.............ding ding ding, theres your prob He didnt ask what caused them, he asked how to get rid of them. I would try swirl remover from 3m with a buffer. Goodluck!
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04-04-2006, 02:57 AM	#6
dropped01sdime Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,440 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: scratches that come out in the sun Quote: Originally Posted by zachmartin83 I have little circle scratches that show when sunlight hits the truck at the right angles but there all over the truck anyone know what these are and how i can get rid of them? well he did ask what they are but, yeah you can buff them right out
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04-04-2006, 07:59 PM	#7
LikeaRock Rustbucket Club Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 772 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: scratches that come out in the sun It's impossible to not get spider webs in your paint unless you NEVER touch the paint. Washing and drying are where you normally get them. However, you can take careful steps to slow down the appearance of all those annoying little scratches. Is your truck a dark(er) color? If so, you'll have to do a LOT of polishing to fully remove them. A typical 2 step polish can remove about 75-85% of them, depending on the polish and pad used. Keep in mind this is usually done with a rotary, and rotary's aren't for everyone. Check out www.detailcity.com and read up on the Porter Cable D/A polisher. If you can fork out $200 for the polisher, a couple pads and some polish, it's well worth the money
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04-04-2006, 11:24 PM	#8
TnHombre UNBANNED BITCHES!! Age: 33 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,007 Location: fayetteville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: scratches that come out in the sun ^^^^ what can i say......perfect answer my friend
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04-14-2006, 10:40 PM	#9
low97s10 dreaming of bags Age: 30 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 167 Location: Monmouth, Il User is: OffLine	Re: scratches that come out in the sun i work in the detailing department of a large, very well respected local body shop. those swirling scratches are typically from a buffer. basically there was still dirt on the paint and it was buffed. very common. you CAN get them out. trust me i do it every day at work. get an orbital polisher ($20 at walmart) and use a quality wax. be aggressive with the orbital. and make sure it is clean. use a microfiber bonnet on the orbital (if you can find one). they work wonders. it will take time but they will come out. also never use any kind of brush to wash your truck. use a wash mitt or sponge.
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04-15-2006, 02:35 PM	#10
LikeaRock Rustbucket Club Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 772 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: scratches that come out in the sun Not trying to be a dick, but an orbital and wax isn't going to do shit for swirls or cobwebs. A cleaner wax and an orbital might remove the more visible scratches, but if you're removing swirls you need some sort of swirl remover polish, and if you're trying to remove cobwebs you might need to step up to a heavier polish or compound and cutting pad, depending on how severe they are. Also, swirls from a rotary are more commonly caused by the wrong polish/pad combination, or the bastrads that detailed your rig didn't care about removing the swirls after doing a medium polish or compound
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