so i had a few very fine scratches in my clear coat and decided to use some turtle wax polishing compound that i had sitting in my garage. (the stuff that comes in a white tub with a green label) anyways, after washing my car and using this compound, it seems to have left a haze in the area it was applied (almost like a bunch of fine scratches). they arent deep, and can only be seen under certain light conditions, im hoping i can repair the damage, what do you think is my best option?

 

You need to use a finer polish after using a compound.

How did you apply the compound? By machine i hope.

Try something like optimum polish or mezerna final polish.

 

i applied by hand, it said to apply using a damp cloth, work into paint, remove with a dry cloth

 

Go to a local auto shop or even Wal-Mart and get meguiar's Scratch-X. Rub it vigorously over the hazed areas. And I mean vigorously until it goes completely clear. Do small areas at a time. It should work and costs less than $10.

 

I'd HIGHLY suggest finding a reputable detailer and shelling out the $ for a PROFESSIONAL detail. Consider it an investment. Have those guys detail it once and all you have to do it maintain.

If you keep trying to "fix" it, you might end up with permanent damage.

 

True

 

I'm from montreal, qc, can if you are in this region

 

anyone have experience with the scratch x? sounds like a similar product to what started this whole problem...."turtle wax polishing compound and scratch remover"

 

scratch-x finishes down fine by hand, its not a compound like the turtle wax

 

Yeah, so try it. I've used it on my black coupe with very good results for small areas like you seem to be talking about. I wouldn't just run out to a detailer. If it works, you are way ahead of the game. If it doesn't, make sure you take it to a very reputable detailer. Go to autopia.org and look around for a detailer in your area.

 

doesn't it say on the bottle to use little to no pressure? maybe i'm mistaken

 

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1516

 

i picked up a bottle of scratchx this morning, ill give it a shot and see how it turns out