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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by bmwm3, Mar 25, 2006.

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  1. bmwm3

    bmwm3 Formula Junior

    Jun 6, 2005
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    #1 bmwm3, Mar 25, 2006
    The webpage says Red rubbing compound is good for older cars to remove oxidation and scratches.....
    How old is old?
    I don't know what i'm looking for to see if i should use it.
    My brother and I are trying to remove some light scratches from the hood of his
    2002 Acura Rsx the car is black.

    Any help would be appreciated
    Thank you
     
  2. CornellCars

    CornellCars Formula 3

    Mar 24, 2005
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    #2 CornellCars, Mar 25, 2006
    MHO Turtle Wax red is WAY too aggressive for light scratches and will leave some serious swirls/scuffs (as is white for that matter). Find a good, fine (1600-2000 grit) polishing compound, not a rubbing compound, and go to town. I'm actually pretty pleased with Ardex stuff, but I don't know where to buy that other than from my local Ardex truck (dealer wholesale)...that said, you should be able to find something decent at Pep-Boys or comparable, though I can't find anything worthwhile at Discount Auto or Autozone.
     
  3. bmwm3

    bmwm3 Formula Junior

    Jun 6, 2005
    751
    Laguna Hills, OC!
    #3 bmwm3, Mar 25, 2006
    so a white compound (polishing) is too much for it as well?

    hmm so what cases would a white polishing compound be use for?

    Well i guess i'll stick to the Mcguires # 1 scratch remover and paint cleaner.
     
  4. Meister

    Meister F1 Veteran
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    #4 Meister, Mar 25, 2006
    Almost all my cars are old enough to have laquer paint on them with no clear coat.

    As such a fine cut compound really works well on laquer to take out rain spots/fine scrathes etc.

    With the more modern paints that are multi staged and cleared, (obviously I'm not so familiar with) I'm not sure you'd want to use anything with a grit in it...
     

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