Uki

Long story short, a patio umbrella got loose at my girlfriend's house, and put some scratches in the paint. I figured I could use rubbing compound to get it out but i'm unsure of the process as i've never used it before. Figured i'd need to wash it, use the rubbing compound, wash it again, then polish?

Any help would be appreciated. TIA.

WECoyote-SuperGenius

Please post a picture of the scratches. There are many people on this board that will be able to give you advice and / or guide you through the scratch removal process.

Uki

You can kind of get the idea from these. It also put two long horizontal scratches in the front and rear windows, so i'm also trying to figure out if I can some how get those out as well or have to buy new glass.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108242/dscn1634.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108242/dscn1633.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108242/dscn1631.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108242/dscn1630.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108242/dscn1629.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108242/dscn1627.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108242/dscn1626.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108242/dscn1625.jpg">

ZephyrS4

then get some handheld foam wax applicator pads. No reason to break out a machine to do spot repairs. The professional line of Meguiar's is pretty good stuff, and has done me right.
1.clean car
2.buff scratches with fine cut cleaner
3.wipe clean with microfiber
4.go back over scratch area with swirl remover and a new applicator pad
5.wipe clean and you're good to go.

Scratches might not totally dissapear, but they will be much less noticeable.

chairman

If so, buffing the car out will minimize but not remove the scratch. It may have to be wet sanded (professionally).

If not, try Menzerna IP with a white pad (only go to an orange pad if the results are unsatisfactory). Once the mark is removed, go to FP II with a white pad then apply wax.

I have had excellent results with 3M Swirl Mark Remover, followed by Finesse It II. Either product does a great job.

Good Luck

meem

don't think that's coming out, sorry.

Uki

Getting the car wet sanded isn't an issue, I just was hoping to be able to do most of it on my own.

WECoyote-SuperGenius

always start with the least aggressive polish to remove them. If the least aggressive polish doesn't work, carefully go more aggressive. If you have any doubts, let a pro look at it. Better safe than sorry.