minor paint scratch

[TFSI]

Im posting here because detailing domain is not that crowded...

This morning, I saw my car under bright sunlight and WOW there are so many minor scratches that you can see from a regular view of the car.
What's the best way to get these off? Anyone tried the dealer's touch up paint?

[Tusin]

NO!!!!!!!!!! seriously though. I have to think you are talking about swirl marks. The only time you would generally use touch-up paint is when the scratch is through the clear-coat.

You probably cannot feel these scratches correct? And they will not catch your fingernail if you try (you may get a few here or there that do a tiny bit).

So under the assumption they are just swirl marks. You have a few options. Either learn how to polish/paint correction. Or pay a true detailer to correct it for you.

Doing it yourself will probably be cheaper, but very very time consuming. You will need to purchase a buffer (no not something you see at sears for $30.00). Something like a Porter Cable 7424XP, pads, compound, polish, wax, etc....

You could snag http://www.detailersdomain.com/PorterCable-7424XP-MeguiarsM105-Meguiars205.aspx from our forum sponsor (AWESOME company to deal with BTW, bought my Flex from them). And then a wax. It would be a good starter kit at least.

I am ALL for learning. Learning new skills is what drives me day to day. BUT if I had to be 100% honest. Correcting an Audi is freaking HARD to learn on. The Clear coat that Audi uses is probably the hardest out of any car mfg. But if it doesn't scare you. Read some forums, here and autopia.org . Do your research. See if you can find a scrap body part with some paint on to practice. Maybe ask a friend or your parents to practice on their car. As long as you pay attention to what you are doing, doing actual damage to the paint is really tough with a Porter Cable.

If all of this sounds like to much;) Check out your local forums, or autopia.org to find a good detailer in your area. DO NOT just open up the phone book and call the $125.00 special.

Oh and after you get this taken care of. At least do some research how to properly wash a car;)

[TFSI]

I got what you are talking about, and I understand of seeing swirl marks.

BUT!! I see white scratches through the paint, can feel those with my finger/nails... in many many places.

[Tanner]

If you got scratches that have gone through the clear coat and the paint itself you could try and fix that yourself.

http://www.langka.com/

I've used this process and it works well for small stuff.

[Tusin]

Could you take some pictures?

[TFSI]

I'll post it tonight

[TFSI]

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac235/shinbumee/Photo1060.jpg
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac235/shinbumee/Photo1059.jpg
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac235/shinbumee/Photo1058.jpg
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac235/shinbumee/Photo1057.jpg

Here are some pictures. There are more scratches, I'm not sure where those are from..
Maybe from highway? Anyways, eventhough the picture quality is low, you can see white scratches...