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Sad Scratches

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by paradizecityz, Jul 6, 2020.

  1. Jul 6, 2020 at 8:22 PM
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    Went on a trail for the first time and I think I'm going to stick to mall crawling lol

    Have a bunch of scratches on both sides :(

    Did quick research and impulse bought some stuff cuz I wanted to fix my scratches ASAP

    Went to Advanced Auto Parts and bought this orbital
    https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...hnology-94009as/11451731-P?searchTerm=orbital

    Went home, cleaned sides, claybar and used Meguiars Compound and then waxed. It helped but the scratches are still there! Help please!

    Is it the orbital that I got, I used the pads that it came with so I doubt I can return them, or is it the pads that I used? Or the compound or in general the detailing noob?

    Hard to get scratches on camera now but I'll add a couple photos from my phone
     
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  2. Jul 6, 2020 at 8:23 PM
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  4. Jul 6, 2020 at 8:56 PM
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    Man, it looked like you had a deep one but then I zoomed in and it was a street light.:rofl:
     
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    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    I do believe a quality polisher and the right compounds will make a big difference. You should try and return that thing. I bought a quality setup off Amazon and it’s pulled some decent scratches out. I’ll look for the link
     
  6. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:02 PM
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  7. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:02 PM
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    @BTBAKER lol you scared me for a sec. not sure if I can return because I used 2 out of the 3 pads it came with?
     
  8. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:04 PM
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    Wash it and tell them its defective..:thumbsup:
     
  9. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:08 PM
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    I had a friend that worked at a detail shop, and he talked about a part wax part rubbing compound solution called cutter. It s used with a buffer and will remove deep scratches, but it takes skilled hand, and you can fry your pain in a heart beat if used incorrectly. IMHO a detail shop is your best bet unless you have an old fender or other body part to practice on. I tried it on an old Lincoln I used to have, and ended up with beautiful paint if it was wet, but when dry it was flat; like there was no clear on it at all.
     
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  10. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    definitely would not want to attempt that lol
     
  11. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:32 PM
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    There is a reason that polisher has a 2 star rating. Return they should take it.

    buy griot g9
    Lake county plate and pads
    Boss correction cream and perfection cream. (Also griot)
    Griots 3-1 ceramic spray
    Might want a clay bar and decon as well

    or take it to a shop
     
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    You need a DA polisher. If you wanna use meguiars get m105 and m205. Use cutting pads with the 105. Then polishing pads with the 205. I think a griots g9 with an orange pad from lake country and m205 would actually do the trick. Those don't look to bad.
    An orbital is nothing more than a wax spreader, they don't have enough rpm or power to remove scratches.
     
  13. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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    Don’t try a high speed polisher if you have never done it. If I was near ya I’d hook you up. In this game you get what you pay for. If you like detailing your rides you will get a lot of joy using a g9 plus it’s lifetime warranty.
     
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  14. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:44 PM
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    never done any detailing before so a noob here. Appreciate the help!
     
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    All good man. Check out the main detail threads all kinds of addictive info. Please don’t hesitate to ask we are always checking those threads.
     
  16. Jul 7, 2020 at 2:06 AM
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    LED headlamps/fogs; interior footlamps.

    This is why i have 3rd Gen 4runner, narrower body = fits in tighter off-road places.

    But that's not the solution i suggest for you. Instead take a pair of snippers, small hand saw and work the road before scratching things up. Yeah could take a while, but if you go thru trails as much as I do it is worth it, plus gives you something to do besides just sit there and drink beer, haha....
     
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    That one isn’t going to be very effective. I’d try to return it if you can. Ultimately it doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do, so they should take it back. Like others have said, the Griots G9 is going to be your best bet.
     
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    For what it's worth, the scratches appear fairly minor...nothing a compound or maybe even a polish would take care of. If you're unsure of yourself, or would prefer not to take the plunge and buy a legit DA polisher, then take it to a local detail shop and have them take care of it. From that point forward, get yourself some Griots 3 in 1, some decent microfiber towels, perfect your wash method, and you're all set.
     
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    Thank you guys. Will see if I can return the orbital!
     
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    If you are the impulsive type and you have a Harbor Freight close to you, the Bauer 64528 and 64529 Models are comparable to the Porter Cable 7346SP.

    I was able to get one for $60 with coupons. You’ll still need to get some pads. Detailed Image ships very quickly and has a large assortment of Lake Country pads. I like the SDO pads for the $$$
     
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    Soooo where did you go offroading at so I can go? Somewhere out in Richmond area?
     
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    It was closer to Katy. Some guys on Tacoma group was going so I joined in. I didn’t expect it to be like that lol...it was fun though :)
     
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    Thats cool man! Guess I need to get back on TW or something and see what the deal is. Can you tell me where in Katy, or we keepin secrets? I am familiar with all these areas...

    Sorry about the pin-stripes....They will buff out, I have had it done on prior vehicles.
     
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    it was from a Facebook group. It’s off of mason/west park. Drive down mason and we randomly turned off the road by the reservoir lol
    If you have Facebook, I can add you to the group. It’s small group and we went Sunday
     
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    if you can find someone you know that has done detailing with a polisher/buffer or paint correction that would be best if you're thinking diy. i prefer to take my vehicles to a professional detail shop. my 08 goes in next week for full paint correction, ceramicpro and i'm doing full truck xpel ppf which will help prevent these types of scratches. good luck.
     
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    Was able to return the orbital :)
     
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    Figured the return would not be a problem. Good news. I took my tundra to the Everglades one time and that was enough now I stick to using my fj off road
     
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    Took to a friend of a friend’s detailing shop, he said it’s too deep for him to buff it out...
     
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    damn, sorry to hear.
     

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