small scratches how do i remove em

[BMW_735I]

i have many small scratches on my car most are not very deep just little brush marks but a few are kinda deep. i know when your driving people cant see them but its for my own peace of mind. do any of you guys know what i can do to buff them out or some other way i can remove/hide them.

[mtechnik]

i would say start off with some Meguiar's SCTRATCH X. relatively inexpensive and easy to use. if that's no success maybe Dewey540i can give some tips on what Poorboys product/ oribtal buffer combo would work

[Dewey540i]

I would recomend a Porter Cable random orbit polisher and a light compound/polish. Poorboys SSR 2.5 would probably do it great product and very versatile. Get a few different grade of pads (cutting, polishing, finishing)
For ideas go to http://www.superiordetailsupplies.com I am sure you can get the same or similar products where you are.

[BMW_735I]

one last thing the idiot who owned the car before i did got wax/polish on the plastic bumpers not much but enough to see it. do you know how to hide it??

[Octane]

In case anybody wants to know:

To remove wax from plastic bumpers use a silicone based lubricating spray. Spray on plastic, rub the wax off with a cloth and wash car (again) and wax.

[Dewey540i]

Originally Posted by Octane

In case anybody wants to know:

To remove wax from plastic bumpers use a silicone based lubricating spray. Spray on plastic, rub the wax off with a cloth and wash car (again) and wax.

Are you talking about the white residue left on the black trim? If so are you sure the silicone removed the wax and did not just cover it up. Maybe I am confused? I have had great luck with peanut butter! Yes peanut butter.

[Octane]

lol.
I haven't tried it in years, but if memory serves me right the spray dissolves the wax. That's why one has to wash and wax the car afterwards, since some of the stuff gets on the paint, leaving it unprotected.
(and yes I think we are talking about the same thing)

I'll remember the peanut butter though. Maybe i'll have time to try it out (silicone spray that is) and take some photos to show you.

[igee323i]

Holy crap i've been waiting years for someone to give that peice of info. Now just give me details what silicone spray and i am going rite now to try the peanut butter.

[Octane]

Since a few people seem to be interested, i'll post the procedure and pics in a new thread...

http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/showth...90#post1704990

[luigi3]

how can i make the plastics around the car shine . cause as clean as the car is they still bring it down cause they just wont clean or shine .I hate it!!!!

(maybe the p-nut butter or sylc. spray)

[mad-ass]

you can also use hair mousse to remove wax off from plastic, works on your hair too if you ever get gum stuck in your hair.

yes, i said hair mousse

[PBR]

this thread is full of helpful advice.