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Old 21st October 2001, 15:46   #1
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OT: Recovering metallic paint..

I assume alot of you have experience with the sensitive paint on the M5, thus you'd be able to help me with my problem..

My car has scratches on the engine hood, they look like they were made with a scotch - you know, that thing used for scrubbing surfaces. they are not deep, and visible only in direct light. I assume the clear coating on the metallic paint has been scratched. Can i somehow recover the coating? Can i do it myself, or need a professional? What product do you recommend for keeping the look of the paint (Zaino, etc.)?

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You can probably repair them yourself. Depends on how deep they are. From what you describe they are minor. However it takes some knowledge, practice and technique to do this well.

The first thing to try is simply using a polish or glaze before waxing. These have fillers that can help hide these scratches, but won't remove them. If that doesn't work, try some 3M or Meguiar's Swirl Mark Remover - be sure to follow the instructions. These work best applied with an orbital, using heavy pressure at first and slowly diminishing pressure until there is almost no residue. If you don't do this, they'll leave the surface hazy.

Then follow that with glaze (optional), then wax.

If THAT doesn't work, get some "Fine cut cleaner" - this is even more abrasive. Use it, then swirl mark remover, then polish or glaze, then wax.

I've found an excellent forum on detailing, and there are some good knowledgable people there.

http://autopia-carport.com/forum/
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Roee, contact HBRAMSTEDT He might be able to help... I know he has done long intensive research on how to remove scratches, I never asked him the full details but I'm sure he'll tell u if u ask. Good Luck!
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