Removing Door Handle Scratches

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Pepperjam

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I've got some minor scratches over my 2001 Jetta similar to the one in this picture


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The picture above is my trunk lid, it has white scratches on the top of it that I'm looking to get rid of it.


She has door handle scratches, and all the other scratches are the same depth, also she has some bird etchings from the previous owner that need to be removed. Right now I'm looking at the Pinnacle #4 to get rid of these then I'll work down to #1 from there, is that going to cut it? I've looked all over and I can't find a final say on my compound so I'm coming to to the forums.

One more question, what is the difference between lake country flat pads, and the CCS pads?

Thanks for the help!
 
As for the door handle scratches I just use my compound by hand. I put it on a cheap mf and rub. It corrects it most of the time for me.
 
I usually just use diamond cut by megs. I still have tons left and I got it before the 105/205 duo were popular. Any compound with a cut should work. Heck even the OTC rubbing compounds should work for door handle scratches.
 
Pepperjam said:
I've got some minor scratches over my 2001 Jetta similar to the one in this picture


xmthonda.jpg



IMG_1408copy.jpg


The picture above is my trunk lid, it has white scratches on the top of it that I'm looking to get rid of it.


She has door handle scratches, and all the other scratches are the same depth, also she has some bird etchings from the previous owner that need to be removed. Right now I'm looking at the Pinnacle #4 to get rid of these then I'll work down to #1 from there, is that going to cut it? I've looked all over and I can't find a final say on my compound so I'm coming to to the forums.

One more question, what is the difference between lake country flat pads, and the CCS pads?

Thanks for the help!
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Get Meg's Ultimate Compound for removing scratches by hand. LC flat pads are flat and LC ccs pads are dimpled, small pockets through out the pad. Get the flat pads.
 
Ultimate Compound is my choice for door handle scratches. It should do pretty good on the scratch on your trunk from the looks of it (it is just surface it looks like in the pic, not deep).

That with the pads Meghan recommended should do you a fine job.

DLB
 
DLB said:
Ultimate Compound is my choice for door handle scratches. It should do pretty good on the scratch on your trunk from the looks of it (it is just surface it looks like in the pic, not deep).

That with the pads Meghan recommended should do you a fine job.

DLB
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:props:

If the German applicators won't fit (they're a little stiff and bulky for getting in tight spaces), WG Finger Pockets tend to work perfect for getting in those spots..

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I find a microfiber applicator and some Meg's D151 or M105 work for me.
 
You ahve lot's of choices. I often use a 4" pad when compounding and polishing tight areas so the pad is ready to go.

M105, Megs Ultimate Compound (UC), WG TSR and Opt Compound II have all been used with success. Megs UC works really quickly, finishes quite well for a compound, easy to use with a DA and is easy to find OTC or through AG.net. SwirlX 2.0 on a foam pad, MF applicator or a MF towel works ok too.

+1 on flat pads.
 
I just use one of the yellow foam pinnacle applicators and M105 or M66 most of the time.
 
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