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What is a good quality rubbing compound for scratches?

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Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound -- this is the best on the market.

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How can I remove scratches from a car bumper?

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As bumpers are fiber you can't repair them much, but if the scratch is minor you can try the above method and see.

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I have been using T-Cut, but it seems to leave a faded area around it. What should I do?

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The best one to use is Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound -- try switching to that.

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If you do this, will you have to keep applying the polish and wax every so often, or is the shine permanent?

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You will likely need to reapply the wax after every few car washes, but it is optional. To maintain a super shiny car, wax after every car wash.

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Is Formula 1 also a good car polish to get scratches out?

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Yes, it's a good polish to get scratches out, but make sure you use it after washing your car.

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Should I immediately remove scratches from my vehicle or can I wait a while before fixing the scratches?

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If the scratch reaches bare metal, you have to fix it ASAP, because the metal will later develop rust as it's exposed to air. Otherwise it would most likely be fine to fix it later.

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Should I just wet and dry if I need to sand off my rear bumper and redo the clear coat?

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It would probably scratch the primer. I would recommend doing the affected area over with primer, paint and CC.

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If I apply rubbing compound by hand, can I apply on the full car all at once?

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Yes you can. But it will be very exhausting. I would recommend buying a Griot's Garage 6 inch orbital polisher to save you time and muscle.

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What's the best product to use to buff out a scratch from a vehicle?

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For mild to moderate scratches, use M300 or M205. For moderate to severe scratches, use M105 followed up with M205. I would recommend a orbital or DA polisher, they are much easier and faster to use.

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