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Old 04-01-2000, 10:50 PM
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Hello,
In researching the repair of rock chips on this post, I came up with a number of recommendations on filling in with OEM paint/toothpick, and then wet sanding with 2000 grit.
But I was never warned of the look I would get when my Wife saw the results! Wet sanding does the leveling job aright, but removing the sanding marks is not really covered, what do I need to use next? I have used Mequire's Polish and Swirl Remover numerous times, but the marks are fading way to slowly. Is there a safe polish or product that is more aggressive that is OK to use at this point? I just bought some Mequire's paint cleaner, is this what I need? Help.

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Old 04-02-2000, 10:30 AM
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This is what I did. After I used the 2000, then I used some 3000, then some 4000?, and finally some 6000. The 6000 literally feels like glass, there is bearly any texture to it at all. Anyway, get wet/ dry paper and use a little water to lubricate it. I had a hard time finding the 6000, it was actually luck that I did find it. Anyway, after doing that, then use some Meguirs scratch/ swirl remover. Make sure you wax after doing so because you have exposed the paint to the elements! Good luck w/ your wife
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Old 04-02-2000, 03:25 PM
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ss109's suggestions make sense and should help but, the 2000 was all I needed.

- Be sure to wet sand not dry sand.
- Use a buffer with the swirl remover.
The swirl remover applied with a buffer should remove the sand marks. You may never get the sand marks out by hand.
- follow the swirl remover with Show Car Glaze and then Wax.

That's all I did on my wife's white '95 E420 to remove screwdriver scratches where vandals pried off the trunk star. It came out great.

I answer to your last question...no, Meguiar's paint cleaner will not help at all.


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Old 04-14-2000, 01:11 AM
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Well, the job is almost complete! I had numerous rock-chips to complete (anything larger than .5 millimeter, I have Dark Green Metallic Paint so any chip is very obvious) from the Gravel Truck experience and things are looking great.
Just wanted to pass on a couple of things I learned while DIY'ing.

1. Use a Block type eraser and Cut a straight edge off about 3/8" to use as a sanding block.
2. Cut your sanding paper to the same width as sanding block you just made and soak paper for at least 15 minutes before using to soften up.
3. Add a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid to the bucket of sanding water you will be using as it acts as a lubricant.
4. After wet sanding, use Mequiar's Fine Cut #2 with a sponge applicator pad and Orbital buffer, this will do the trick after several passes.

Hope this is helpful to any other Paint DIY'ers out there.


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