How Best To Remove Minor Scratch

[400h08]

I got some scratch (and a small ding) on my side panel. I used some polishing compound to try and remove the scratch, but it does not do anything. This compound is about 10 years old, and I was able to use it to remove minor rust spots on my old M-B. It does not work on the 400h. I know there are more powerful rubbing compound, but don't know if it is a good idea. If I asked the dealer, what will they do to remove it? Suggestions please. thanks.

[rgray]

I am not a paint professional. Modern paint is a thin layer of color with a clear coat on top. If the color is scratched your sol. Otherwise start with clay. Be careful and plan on spending some time. Here is a link and some info; http://www.ehow.com/how_2310146_fix-auto-p...-scratches.html.

I think that any compound that can remove a scratch can damage your paint job.

[SW03ES]

Clay doesn't do anything to remove scratches, clay is for removing bonded contaminants...

Can you feel the scratch with your fingernail when you rub it over the scratch?

[BadBrad]

I got some scratch (and a small ding) on my side panel. I used some polishing compound to try and remove the scratch, but it does not do anything. This compound is about 10 years old, and I was able to use it to remove minor rust spots on my old M-B. It does not work on the 400h. I know there are more powerful rubbing compound, but don't know if it is a good idea. If I asked the dealer, what will they do to remove it? Suggestions please. thanks.

Try Maguire's Scratch X. I use it all the time on stuff that you'd swear could not be repaired. Don't be afraid to be agressive with it.

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_deta...p?T1=MEG+G10307

[Gryphon]

Ditto. Scratch-X is excellent stuff.

Tom

[400h08]

Ditto. Scratch-X is excellent stuff.

Tom

Thanks. I'll go get some. There is a scratch that is on the surface, and I cannot feel it. Then there is one that I can feel and I can see the white undercoat. I have this mild scratch removal paste, but it does not do anything. So Scratch-X may do the job.

[BadBrad]

Ditto. Scratch-X is excellent stuff.

Tom

Thanks. I'll go get some. There is a scratch that is on the surface, and I cannot feel it. Then there is one that I can feel and I can see the white undercoat. I have this mild scratch removal paste, but it does not do anything. So Scratch-X may do the job.

I actually had a ski hit my show car. Scratch X pretty much removed the evidence - only I know where the ski hit. That's how good this stuff is.

[SW03ES]

If you can feel it with your fingernail it cannot be completely removed without paint...but it can be made less noticable.

See what you can do with the Scratch X and report back...