Scratches not comming out with porter cable

[Coco Cardenas]

Hey guys....

My porter cable with adams products are not taking out the scratches, what can be done?

JC

[VroomVroom]

Can you share pics? Just a guess at this point, but you'll likely need more aggressive product and/or a more cutting pad. I've never used Adam's products for swirl/scratch removal, but I understand they're very mild. Tons of great polishes out there, but since we're on a Teuton site I'll recommend Menzerna. Their IP is great stuff, and you can escalate to PO106FF if necessary.

[Dark 'n' Dirty]

Hey guys....

My porter cable with adams products are not taking out the scratches, what can be done?

JC

Pictures would definitely help to see what the scratches look like. I've been using Adam's for the past year or so, and definitely love it for its ease of use and application, but not for it's paint correction capabilities. Post your process and products used so the guys on the forum can give you suggestions. Although the PC is great, the products you're using are just as important (pads, polish, etc.). Like Vroom Vroom said, Menzerna Intense Polish is great. I just started using it this past year and love it for minor swirls and scratches on a wool pad. 3M products also work well...

[DetailersDomain]

I agree with both Vroom Vroom and Dark n Dirty, one would be the pads aren't agressive enough, and two if the paint needs correction I would go with IP first and then FPII or 106 for the finishing...

Is your car black?

[EBG 18T]

Hey guys....

My porter cable with adams products are not taking out the scratches, what can be done?

JC

which pads, what product and what speed on the PC? If it is too deep you might need a rotary to take them out. but the PC with the right pads, product and speed will remove most stuff.

[Coco Cardenas]

im a bit scared to go into paint correction.....As far as pads im just using the white pad, would swithching pads work?

Phil, what pad should I use with the swirl and haze?

Thanks.

[DetailersDomain]

coco cardenas,

Probably the orange one:

http://detailersdomain.com/catalog/i20.html

[EBG 18T]

im a bit scared to go into paint correction.....As far as pads im just using the white pad, would swithching pads work?

Phil, what pad should I use with the swirl and haze?

Thanks.

You need a more aggressive pad to work the swirl and haze into the paint. Basically the more aggressive pad combined with the swirl and haze rounds off the edges from the scratches and makes them look less obvious. Follow Phil's link and the video's on his site about this and you should be fine. It is REALLY HARD to screw up your paint with the PC. Good luck,

[DetailersDomain]

2nd that one, its really hard to mess up your paint with a PC, do a small flat section of your trunk.