Scratches

[buckshot]

so I have a black 2000 silverado. is has is fair share of light to medium scratches, rock chips, you know. they are light enough to penetrate the paint but not the primer. any suggestion on how to cover them with store products, home remedies, or anything. even ideas on painting and color sanding?? any help would be greatly appreciated.

[mcaje]

I use Maguires Scratch X, then follow it up with a quick detailer spray and wipe.

[johnfusc]

I use Maguires Scratch X, then follow it up with a quick detailer spray and wipe.

 

 

Same here I used it on my previous truck. Not sure it will work on the medium scratches but fine on the light ones

[Nytemare]

I wash the area with alcohol, than use rubbing compound on a wet rag, buff lightly until the edges of the scratch are rounded down, than follow that by some scratch X to get rid of the swirl marks created by the rubbing compound. after all that is done follow by a complete wash and wax of the entire quarter panel or affected area.

 

you could also use some touch up paint, give it 3-5 days to cure properly, than use the same technique to level its edges with the paint.

 

Make sure to keep the towel you are using for the rubbing compound wet, not dripping but really damp. A microfiber cloth works best also.

[cerbomark]

Take it to a good detailer and have it done.

[Nytemare]

Take it to a good detailer and have it done.

 

 

Or that. If you want it done right the first time...pay for it

[BOISE STATE FAN]

Take it to a good detailer and have it done.

 

 

Or that. If you want it done right the first time...pay for it

 

Strongly advise a professional for black. I had the same problem on my black '03. tried it myself not very pretty. Saved alot of headache. Now it looks good again.

[mini1]

If you can stick your fingernail into any of the scratches, then the only cure would be a re-spray. If they are clear coat scratches then a heavy duty machine compount and buffer could take them out. Take it to a pro to have this done.