Scratches and a Ford Raptor

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I'm currently working on a 2013 Fod Raptor (black). The owner took the vehicle off-roading and did a number down the sides. I'm testing out a few of the scratches to determine my process moving forward and I just can't seem to make a dent. I went as far as my pe-14 paired with a surfburf pad and m105. When I checked the scratches out initially, not one caught my finger nail. I'm stumped.
 
KJW Detailing said:
I'm currently working on a 2013 Fod Raptor (black). The owner took the vehicle off-roading and did a number down the sides. I'm testing out a few of the scratches to determine my process moving forward and I just can't seem to make a dent. I went as far as my pe-14 paired with a surfburf pad and m105. When I checked the scratches out initially, not one caught my finger nail. I'm stumped.
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Do you have any Menz FG400? That worked for me on a Merc that had scratches nothing else would touch.
 
Good luck. I detailed a red Raptor a coupe months ago. It is a beautiful truck.
 
Try sanding with a 2000 grit. Very light pressure. You may not be able to get them out 100%, but at least reduce them.
 
Those will come out. You just have to take your time and not rush the job and not overheat the clearcoat. I did a Caddy a couple of months ago. It was dented so I had the dents removed and buffed out the scratches.
 
I also have a raptor coming up for a full paint correction. I believe I will end up wet sanding the entire truck. It has been abused way beyond imaginable.
 
I was able to greatly reduce the scratch, slowly working it with my rotary and then follow with my GG and a Menz combo further helped. The truck looks amazing...to bad the sun drops at 430 in the winter...no after shots for now.
 
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