Need some help from the Think Tank!
I have a torch red 02 coupe. Minor scratches in paint on trunk lid. Tried GS27 and Meguires scratch remover with negative results. I do own a High Speed and Orbital Buffer, but am hesitant to use them on the Corvette's paint job.
Anybody know of products that will work? Is it safe to use a buffer, and if so, what type of pads?
I appreciate any suggestions!

k
(frustrated!!!)

 

perhaps danase will have some advice for you once he reads this

 

Hey K! I would be hesitant to use a high speed rotary if you don't have experience using one. What sort of orbital do you own? Some times doing it by hand is better than the cheapo orbitals. Can you feel the scratches with your fingernail? If so they are deep and will most likely need wet sanding. If not than you should be able to get them out using Poorboy's World Super Swirl Removers. It will most likely take a few passes. I would start with SSR#2 and if that did not work go up to SSR2.5 or even #3. If you go with #2.5 or #3 follow up with #2. Now, after SSR#2 you have a couple of choices. You can either go to SSR#1 or go to Poorboy's Polish with Carnauba. I recommend going right to Polish with Carnauba.
Hope this helped a bit.

 

Thanks for the info. I am quite familiar with the High Speed and Orbital Buffers (worked as a Detailer and Reconditioner many, many years ago, in my youth).
I am just not that familiar with the paint work on C5's. I also own an 87, but the paint work is quite different than the 02. I do not want to use the High Speed for fear of the Swirl marks that never seem go away I have been able to get rid of them on certain paint jobs, but I do not want to chance it with the 02. The only thought I had with that was maybe a foam head. The Orbital I currently have is a Black & Decker 8" 1/3hp, with Terry Cloth Pads. Not sure about using Terry Cloth on the 02's paint work. Any recommendations beyond those already given?

 

If you are good with the rotary I would say go with SSR2 and a black lake country foam pad, from our site. Then go over the area with SSR1 by hand and top that off with a good wax or sealant. The SS line is a very easy line of polishes to work with.

 

Try Meguire's #9. I bought mine at Napa for around $11.00. It works great and i have a 99 Black Vette. On the front of the bottle it has Meguire's 2.0( dont confuse with Meguire's Scratch X). Then after you use that try Meguire's High tech Yellow Wax. I will post a picture of both of the bottles later. I have tried nearly all products and wasted money but by far this is the best. Also try applying the wax with the orbital buffer and taking it off with the buffer. it takes a long time but it does the trick.

 

Thanks spyder02. What type of bonnet are you using for the orbital buffer, terry cloth or foam?

 

I start out applying it with a terry bonnet. The key is to let it dry to the haze first because if not then it will take a lot longer to buff it off. I also take the wax off with the terry bonnet but it sometimes leaves a greasy look in the paint so then i take the terry bonnet off and use the foam that is on the orbital buffer. the buffer i have is an Advance Auto Parts brand The ^ inch buffer i think that it cost around $20 but it does the job. As soon as i get home i will load the pictures so that you can see what the bottles look like. there is also a product by Meguire's that is in a spray bottle called Meguire's 34. it takes off dust and road grime without needing water and it will not scratch the paint (very good product) I have literally wasted money on other products that sit on the shelf in the garage, these are definately the best ones.[sm=trust_me.gif]

 

Here are the products...Just click the picture for a larger view

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