Which scratch removers actually work?

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Thu May 22, 2008 8:25 am

I just bought this Quixx scratch remover http://www.quixxusa.com/ and it some what work, By that I mean you can kind of not see the scratch if you look at it from the right angle.

But can you guys recomend a good scratch remover and a tree sap remover?

Post by **qship96** » Thu May 22, 2008 11:08 am

Generally, if you can feel the scratch with your fingernail slid across it, it is too deep to polish out. Porter Cable 7424 with different levels of compound/polish multiple step machine buffing needed to remove surface scratches then micropolish to perfection and follow with polymer sealant/pure wax for long lasting protection {my project for this weekend}

Most tree sap can be removed by hand washing car with proper mitt. Stubborn dried on sap may need a little wd40 or other solvent{bug and tar remover, kerosene,etc} followed by rewaxing area as it will be stripped from the solvents

Post by **maxnix** » Thu May 22, 2008 12:53 pm

A "scratch" is an incursion into the finish. The only way to repair it is to refinsh that area.

Now if you are talking about Crayolas, that's different.

Post by **Q451990** » Thu May 22, 2008 7:02 pm

I am a big fan of a product by Kit Wax called "Scratch Out" because it's fairly gentle... good for surface scratch removal and getting rid of mild etching from water spots, bug splats, bird droppings, etc. That said, nothing works that well if the damage is much more than that. As an added bonus it's dirt cheap and available at Wal-Mart and most parts stores.

Heath

Post by **98Q45tourist** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:48 pm

I haven't found too many products that work the way I'd like them to. For a ridiculous shine use "Diamond Gloss" it is a glaze for airplanes. Got it from a friend that worked at a detail shop; impressive. Also, for plastics, the Mother's Powerball works just as well as it wants. Worth the thirty bucks.

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:11 pm

Yea how much is Diamond Gloss and where can I buy it?

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:00 pm

Hey Qship96 i went to your profile to email you but your email is hidden so here is my message I wanted to send you:

I was wondering do you have any tips or more info on removing tree sap and bird crap thats been in the paint for years, I can provide pics of course if needed.

I really need some help here because I want my car to shine.

Or if any one else has any info please feel free to respond.

Thanks, Paul

YouTube · Post by **Jesda** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:12 pm

The Turtle Wax brand used to offer a color-matching scratch and chip mask. It came with a crayon that you went over with the wax product, effectively covering the spot for a week or two.

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:21 pm

So that product only works for a week?I really apreciate your help but I am looking for something more permant.

I assume you mean this product right: http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,5

But thanks.

Modified by ppastos at 11:34 PM 12/6/2008

YouTube · Post by **Jesda** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:08 pm

Yes that. There's no permanent fix, unfortunately, for scratches that deep except touch-up paint and resurfacing.

If you hand wash your car, the turtle wax stuff will stick around for a couple months. If you go through automated washes, it comes off easily.

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:22 pm

i will try a clay bar then.

but Qship96 or any one else if you have any advise I welcome it.

Thanks.

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:43 pm

Any advice Qship96?

Post by **LeroyBrown** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:45 pm

Nu finish scratch doctor did some wonders on some cars iv used it on. its only like 8 bucks at wallmart

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:50 pm

Thank you for your responce but I was taling about this post:

ppastos wrote:Hey Qship96 i went to your profile to email you but your email is hidden so here is my message I wanted to send you:

I was wondering do you have any tips or more info on removing tree sap and bird crap thats been in the paint for years, I can provide pics of course if needed.

I really need some help here because I want my car to shine.

Or if any one else has any info please feel free to respond.

Thanks, Paul

Do you have any advice about that post?

Do you need any pics?

Basically its just bird crap and tree sap thats really in there.

Post by **carps13guy** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:54 pm

back when i was driving my 3000gt (a car that actually had nice paint) the driver side door got hit with a branch when i was on the freeway cuz it was really windy. me and my dad use m3 rubbing compound and it took the scratch completely away. its awesome stuff. but any of these scratch fixers will work as long as the scratch is superficial and still in the clear coat. if it goes into the paint your gonna have to get it professionally touched up.

Post by **LeroyBrown** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:57 pm

just try good old soap and water and a rag and scrub the sh it out of it.

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:58 pm

How do I know if its in the paint, And will wet sanding get the clear coat off enought to clean the paint?

If I do remove the clear coat how do I put it back on?

I have heard the spray on clear coat sucks.

Post by **qship96** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:05 pm

I assume you are talking about stains from bird****/sap that has been removed and has left etched marks into the finish {erosion} as compared to laying on top of the paint?

Etching from acids in rain/birdpoop/sap/battery acid/nuclear fallout/etc is very difficult to remove without compromising the remainder of the clearcoat as you basically have to remove {compound/wet sand/polish} away enough of the top clear coat to get down below past the depth of the stain....some stains may be shallow, others deep enough to require so much paint removal, there is nothing left. Wash the car and swing by a local profesional detailer who can examine your paint problems and give you expert advice on the possibilities of partial or total elimination of the problem areas. They will probobly start with a device to measure your current paint thickness. Go to http://www.autopia.org for a good carcare forum!

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:13 pm

Thanks you very much, The trunk I can replace so that saves me so money, But the roof has some stains .

I will seek pro assitance but I will leave this to the bottom of the list becuase "knock on wood" as long as I wash it every week it won't get any worse.

But there is ALMOST never a solution in a bottle besides BG44K, Redline and possibly more.

Damn previous owners.

Just kidding.

Post by **goody90q45** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:14 pm

and if you're talking about shallow scratches.....It's into the paint if you see white, unless you have a white Q then it's tough to see.

carps13guy wrote:......me and my dad use m3 rubbing compound and it took the scratch completely away. its awesome stuff. but any of these scratch fixers will work as long as the scratch is superficial and still in the clear coat.

3M makes a whole line of good car care products and for $5-$10 you have nothing to lose. Give it a try. I have a tube of GS-27 scratch remover which has worked fine for superficial scratches.

Post by **Q45tech** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:54 am

I bought $100 worth of professional products [3M] just to clean up my swapped hood it took 4 hours of work to make it presentable.

Everyone's standards of quality are different.

Post by **carps13guy** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:48 pm

Q45tech wrote:I bought $100 worth of professional products [3M] just to clean up my swapped hood it took 4 hours of work to make it presentable.

Everyone's standards of quality are different.

damn, this thread is like a million years old!

Post by **raven69david** » Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:00 am

carps13guy wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:48 pm

Q45tech wrote:I bought $100 worth of professional products [3M] just to clean up my swapped hood it took 4 hours of work to make it presentable.

Everyone's standards of quality are different.
damn, this thread is like a million years old!

You thought it was a million years old then. What is it now?

Post by **BadQ45t** » Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:28 pm

no kidding, I just leark here since I told my Q45, hadn't seen Qship name in a long time. That dude used to bash me for having a 2nd Gen Q45 and though his 96' was the s***. He bashed my 300ZX too but disappeared a long time ago from here.

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