07-01-2009, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbird
The scratches are not in the clear coat but underneath it. Viewing the paint from one angle, the paint is smooth as silk. Been using 100% cotton bath towels to dry off the car. Being an old body shop guy from years ago, these look like scratches when the grit was too low when sanding. Last part, with the saran wrap front end, the scrathes are under neath it.
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You should never use cotton on your paint, as it will scratch it. Only use quality microfiber cloths. It is highly unlikely the scratches are under the clear. In all the years I've been doing this I've never seen scratches under the clear coat, unless it was a repaint. Have it professionally polished and see if that will work. I have a feeling it will. Some one mentioned using a glaze earlier, I'm not a fan of it unless the paint is old and thin so you can't polish the swirls out safely. If not why would you want to cover up the swirls with a glaze when you can polish them out? High volume shops always do this. I think it is a form of deception. Look, your car looks great. Two weeks later after a handful of washes the swirls start to come back  . Properly polished paint should looks amazing even with out a wax or sealant on it. the wax is only a sacrificial barrier to the elements and "will" add a little to the looks. People wonder why, after using an over the counter wax, their car looks pretty good but for only a short period of time. Thats because that wax you just used has fillers and oils in it that artificially and temporarily make your paint glow and look free of swirl marks.
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