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Old 04-18-2011, 11:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Repairing a scratch

I have done pretty well to repair a scratch on my car. I followed a procedure I found online up to sanding the surface of the touch up paint. But what kind of a product do you use to restore the shine to the paint after you have sanded?
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Old 04-18-2011, 08:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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3M makes a great scratch remover you can get at your local auto parts stores. I bought some at Auto Zone to sand down and fix some peeling clear coat on a car I used to have. I don't remember the exact name of the stuff, it is made by 3M though.
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Old 04-19-2011, 09:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Have you tried to wax the spot? I would try that first. If that doesn't work, try a high quality liquid polish (wax and polish aren't the same thing), that should bring out the shine. Good luck.
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Old 04-26-2011, 03:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Once you sand the touch up paint, a good thing to use to bring up the shine is a buffing compound. You should be able to easily find some at any good auto supply store.
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