Polishing under door handles

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Ok, so from the day I bought my new car, it's had a few scratches right under the door handle. Argh! I had that!
If I could get in there with a machine I'd be set! But alas, I can't.
Does anyone have a tip or trick to getting in there to remove them?
I'd greatly appreciate it :)
Thx!
 
I just used a foam applicator, and rubbed like hell. I found those scratches came off very easily, presumably they were very light from fingernails.
 
I will typically use a polishing finger pocket (the green one) with ScratchX 2.0. If there are really heavy fingernail scratches, this will usually get out maybe 85-90%. You could also use Ultimate Compound or M105.

After sealant cures, you could then add some wax to help fill in anything that didn't polish out.
 
Thx guys! I have all of the above suggested products.

I'll give them a shot :)
 
AIO's + a foam applicator are great for tight areas like under door handles.
 
Yes, a foam applicator and elbow grease. Wish AGO sold the latter!
 
I find also wrapping a microfiber towel (low lap - cheaper like the multipacks from Cotsco / Walmart etc.) around your fingers and put on your choice of compound i.e. M105 where your fingertips are .... Slide your fingers under the handle ... works quite well.
 
I recall someone posting up some sort of polishing cone that looked like a mothers power cone.

But a foam applicator or microfiber towel with compound or polish is what I usually use.
 
I typically use a low lap MF towel as well. With something as aggressive as M105, it doesn't take long at all.
 
Foam finger pocket for me as well. I have seen some people use magic erasers too.
 
I use my old 3" MF pads or ones that have failed after multiple uses. That combined with M105, M100, M101, or any compound really will make quick work of scratches.
 
I also use a hand applicator. I've always wondered about the Mother's Powerball for Paint they use to have (may even still have). It, to me, seemed perfect for something like polishing under door handles.
 
I've used a MF before... not sure with what compound or polish. It's been a while.
I'll make sure to post up results this weekend :xyxthumbs:
 
I usually just use M205 with a microfiber towel or foam applicator. M105 if bad shape.
 
I avoid the issue all together by not fully inserting my hand through the door pull to open the door. Trying to train my husband to do the same with his car is proving to be a challenge.
 
I always use an unused foam applicator and my 2nd most aggressive polish and start out with normal pressure and go from there. I've found this to work best, good luck Monica :props:
 
Thx gang! I'll be giving it a whirl here today or tomorrow. Sucks that is came for the dealership that way, but I could't tell them what to do before I had the car.
 
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