How to remove these scratches!?

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Hey guys im detailing a Black Mini Cooper.
Currently using GG w/ 5.5 CCS Orange pad w/ M105
There are countless of thes type of scratches scattered all over the car...
The M105 removed all the water spots and swirls, EXCEPT THESE.....

What should i do???

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RIDS.

105/orange...
...then, either go more aggressive (wool or wetsand) or leave well enough alone.

I usually opt for leaving well enough alone on dd's.
Got any glazes on hand?
 
Oh so these are called RIDS

Idk what else is more aggressive than the M105 lol...
Had to buy a quart and overnight this to do the job lol
 
Well if you really want to get rid of RIDS you can buy matching color paint, put it in the scratch, let it dry, wet sand it then buff it and seal it.

Don't forget to prep the surface removing any oils, polishes, glazes or LSPs from it first.
 
fenderpicks said:
Oh so these are called RIDS

Idk what else is more aggressive than the M105 lol...
Had to buy a quart and overnight this to do the job lol
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Not necessarily the product (M105) that needs to be more aggressive, but the methodology.

Since you were using the GG machine, it may be wise to have a backup method for that machine...how about MF cutting pads? They have been proven to be more aggressive than foam.
I have and use both the PC and the rotary...now I need to try out the optimum lineup with MF pads. Gotta keep up with the industry.:xyxthumbs:
 
Either go with LC Yellow pad (which is very aggressive)
Or as mentioned - MF cutting pad

if it's just one little RIDS, my suggestion is let it stay, so you can keep you clear coat thicker..
 
I would learn to live with it. Your clear is already thin to begin with. In my opinion its not worth the trade off trying to remove them.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Not necessarily the product (M105) that needs to be more aggressive, but the methodology.

Since you were using the GG machine, it may be wise to have a backup method for that machine...how about MF cutting pads? They have been proven to be more aggressive than foam.
I have and use both the PC and the rotary...now I need to try out the optimum lineup with MF pads. Gotta keep up with the industry.:xyxthumbs:
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MF cutting pads can remove RIDs?
 
Same issue here on my black TSX. I used the MF 6" meguirs cutting pad with D300 and no luck.
 
I was just wondering because I haven't gotten to try mine on RIDS yet.

So does anyone know???
 
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My point is that I was referring to a product (mf cutting pads) that I have never used and should not have posted about...

...just another day that I spent too much time on the forum.:o
 
slickooz said:
I was just wondering because I haven't gotten to try mine on RIDS yet.

So does anyone know???
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It depends on a lot of factors. How deep the RIDS are, how hard the CC is, the product you're using, the polisher, your technique. You may or may not need MF pads or Surbuf pads. And some of the deeper scratches should probably not be removed by buffing. Check this video out where Mike removes some RIDS off a Corvette:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xJH_MGgbLw]How to remove shallow RIDS and how to machine apply both a paint sealant and a finishing wax - YouTube[/video]
 
slickooz said:
^ Thanks a lot!!!

Great find on the video! :props:
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You're very welcome.

Thanks, yeah Mike is really one of the best to learn from. His extensive experience and attention to detail is second to none. Like he said start with the least aggressive products and work your way up.
 
Hey that looks like my wife's Kia after years of going through the automatic car wash once every other month and the rest of the time spent not being washed (before she met me).
 
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