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Old 06-28-2010, 04:39 PM   #6 (permalink)
vifferman
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Default Scratch/Swirl Removal & Sealant

Granted - I may have overstated things a bit with use of the word "stellar," but my car delivered with myriad surface scratches/blemishes (not apparent on inspection at the dealership), and my well-tested process with the "Kit Scratch Out" removed them all beautifully without leaving any swirls (I'm very diligent & careful, so your results may vary). I won't argue against the higher-end products (no doubt some are superior), but my 40+ years of experience suggests that the law of diminishing returns applies here in a big way. The intended point of my original post was only to suggest that you need not spend a lot of money just to remove surface scratches et al. But, if the cost is of little concern to you; do whatever feels good. BTW - I grew up in an era of car enthusiasts that didn't have such things as polymers and microfiber bonnets/cloths. There was no shortage of highly-polished, scratch/swirl-free show cars in the late 60s/early 70s, so...
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