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The gray looks like primer. I'd just purchase touch-up paint from a dealer. Clean it with alcohol and start touching it up with paint. Let it dry in between coats. Your just trying to camouflage it. Keep in mind that sometimes less is more. Hope it works out for you.

I touch-up Volvos for a living. Their factory touch-up paint matches really well. It's a two-part base coat clear. I'd do a light compound/polish and use the paint on the rest.

Also, is it a Pearl color? What is the texture like?

Weird. Are those pictures taken with a flash? Try to take another without.

Welcome. I'm in Acworth GA, 30101

'95 visited Kauai. '05 we went to Maui. We thought it would be too commercialized. It's not at all. Maui has everything. Continuing down the "road to Hana" is so worth it but recommend a 4x4 vehicle. Have to go to Pearl Harbor if you ever go to Hawaii.

I've been a vendor for a Mazda dealership for about 8 years. I do all of the scratch and rock chip repair. Mazda paint is very durable and easy to correct. Paint is thin. Tape off the edges. I don't have experience with the Menzerna products as I use Meguiars. M101 or M105 and M205 responds very...

I remember the other thread you started. I recommended the 3401 too. I'm with you on the ergonomics. I don't like how you have to hold it. It's awkward and different. I'm getting blisters on my hand at around the base of my thumb. Germans must have big hands lol. If you think the 3401 is light...

It kind of depends on the make/model and color. Most of the time it's worth buying a bottle from the dealership. I prefer the bottles with the brush. Paint pens are hard to finesse unless your doing a big spot or door jamb edge. What's the color?

I'm not sure about the Menzerna products but I'm a vender for a Mazda dealership and the Meguiars 105 or 101 and 205 combo works great. The Mazda paint is a little on the hard side but it's very workable. Paint is THIN so be careful. If you drive it a lot I'd recommend getting a clear bra to...

Get it repainted. There's not anything on the market to fix it properly that I know of. It's also a difficult color to try and touch-up.

Thanks for the info. I'll try what I have and see what results I can get.

Whatever it takes really. Local detailers put heavy swirl marks in about 10 cars/SUVs. Obviously they used rotary and wool pads but left scratches and swirls. All these cars have the factory paint on them. I'm wondering if anyone here has hands-on-experience dealing with factory Volvo paint...

Anyone have experience correcting/buffing/polishing? I have... M101 M105/205 Flex 150 Flex 3401 PC (2) yellow LC foam pads (2) orange (2) green

I just picked up an 800 lumens rechargeable LED light at O'reily's. It's like a small shop work light. It's a great size and comes with a small stand. $60, Amazon sells them for over $100.

If you have access to some good rotaries than I would get the 3401. The 150 works like all the other rotaries except for the weight. I think you'll save time by learning to use this Flex orbital and adding it to your arsenal.

Depends on the job or the severity of the defects. The 150 (or rotary) just flat cuts faster. If you use a rotary than you must go back over the same spots with an orbital to remove swirls. That's why I said that they work hand in hand. I'm not a detailer anymore. I do touch-up and remove...

I just went through this. I used a Dewalt and PC together for about 14 years. I just moved to the Flex 150 buffer and the 3401. Love the light weight of the 150 so I don't get as fatigued. The 3401 has awesome power. Both machines work hand in hand. Detailing is all about good results and great...

Re: Mike Phillips - Vehicle Inspection Form - Version 2 Me too, thanks!

North of Atlanta, Acworth GA