DetailedByPrecision: How to wetsand and polish a scratch out? S.F Bay Area Auto Detailing

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  1. CG6Lemon

    CG6Lemon New Member

    How to wetsand and polish a scratch out?






    I found a scratch on my quarter panel that was a couple inches wide while I was polishing. Before we start to try and remove the scratch, we have to determine if the scratch can be safely removed. The technique I trust and use often is with my finger nail. If your nail catches the scratch then high chance the scratch can't be removed completely in a safe manner. Another technique is to use your eyes and visually inspect it. If you can see primer, metal, plastic, paint missing, then safe to say it's too deep to correct. Also, I would highly recommend using a paint thickness gauge to be on the safe side, unless you are the original owner of the car and know the paint's history.




    This is the scratch I will be working on





    [​IMG]DetailedByPrecision3195 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr




    Taking paint measurements to be on the safe side




    [​IMG]DetailedByPrecision3197 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr




    Used 2000 grit on a block and refined with 3000 grit




    [​IMG]DetailedByPrecision3198 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr




    [​IMG]DetailedByPrecision3199 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr




    Polished it out using a rotary with a 3 inch pad




    [​IMG]DetailedByPrecision3210 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr




    Results turned out good




    [​IMG]DetailedByPrecision3201 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr




    Removed 5 microns of paint after the process




    [​IMG]DetailedByPrecision3212 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr




    End result prior refining with polish




    [​IMG]DetailedByPrecision3213 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr









    Thanks for viewing my work.
     
  2. Sizzle Chest

    Sizzle Chest New Member

    Nice write up! Thanks for posting!
     
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