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Just discovered light scratches in clear coat, want to proceed with caution, advice?

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Old 02-11-2017, 12:01 PM
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Default Just discovered light scratches in clear coat, want to proceed with caution, advice?

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2 month old Audi w/ Brilliant black paint. Came out to car yesterday and discovered that someone had (probably) dragged a bag or something along side of car.
The scratches look like the kind you'd get if you rubbed a dirty car with your hand: they're not deep or even noticeable in most conditions but when the light hits them, they're there.
I've spent a couple hours researching and I'm inclined to think a very light polish/compound should handle them? Meguiar's 205 perhaps? I feel that 105 would be too strong an abbrasive.
Thoughts or advice? Really worried about creating even more scratches by approaching this too hastily.
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you are correct. the saying 'it will buff out' applies to this light scratch.
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Always start with the less aggressive polish and if that doesn't work move to the more aggressive. 105 is a big step so would try 205 first

However, make sure before you start you clay the spot to remove any surface contaminants.
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