Need some input for scratch removal

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Butch708

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I recently was doing a good deed by taking a bunch of paper and cardboard to the recycle center and on the way out I rubbed against a pile of cardboard which put some scratches along the bottom of the doors on my silver truck.

Needless to say, I was pretty bummed when I got home. The scratches aren't extremely deep and I think they can be buffed out. I really hope I don't need to paint my 2015 Silverado.

I've tried using my Porter Cable polisher with a blue pad and Mother's Cleaner/Wax and it 'hid' some of the scratches. I think they are just filled in and not buffed out. It's certainly not where I want it to be.

I think I need either a more aggressive pad or maybe a different kind of product. Or maybe even both. I'm not sure.

What do you guys suggest? I'm not opposed to ordering online, but I do have an Autozone about 5 minutes from me.

Thanks in advance.
 
pick up some megs ultimate compound and use a foam applicator pad and give that a try...
 
Hi, welcome to AutoGeekOnline! Bummer!

I would pair the Porter Cable with a more aggressive foam pad and some Ultimate Compound. Make sure to follow up with a less aggressive pad and ultimate polish. Then apply your favorite wax/sealant.
 
Thanks for the quick replies!

Which 'more aggressive' pad do you suggest? How much more aggressive do I need/want?
 
Always list where you live. We would love to help you.... Not in a creepy windowless van kind of way either
 
The Porter Cable polisher and a blue pad really won't cut it. I'd suggest an actual compound of sorts like Megs 105 and an orange or yellow pad depending on how deep they are.
 
I'm gonna go the opposite,foam pads will induce heat over and over again.Buy a microfiber cutting pad and just knock it out once with some bite.autozone sells compound without pics start with ultimate compound.set speed on 4 and inspect your progress every minute.If need more of agressive compound,they sell 3m rubbing compound.If your wax is hiding them,then I think there not deep.so start with the least agressive compound.Then buy 1 foam finishing pad and polish your repair area.I would also try to rub it out by hand using a sock.Turn the sock inside out and put some compound on it and start rubbing.Being that it's cardboard I would start with that first.
 
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