My 4X4 needs buffing...compound?

Vulcan Bill · 02-19-2015, 11:12 AM

I just bought an '08 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4X4 and need to buff the Arizona pin stripes (scratches) out of the paint. Gonna run down to Harbor Freight and pick up a buffer and some pads. Any suggestions for buffing compound? I normally use Formula 1 Scratch Out for this sort of thing but would like to hear what you've had good results with.

dshelly · 02-19-2015, 11:34 AM

36 grit wheels should do the trick ......

**cnc** · 02-19-2015, 12:16 PM

I find that any compound or scratch remover they sell in consumer type stores is too mild and you will be there for hours. Go to an automotive parts store that supplies automotive refinish products. They should have compound in several grits. Depending on the severity choose one that is not too aggressive and try that first, if it is too slow try a bit more aggressive one. Last thing you want to do is burn through the clear coat.

nomad ryder · 02-19-2015, 12:49 PM

Back when I had a sailboat I used a product called SeaPower. It would take scratches out of isinglass windows, gel coat, that black plastic stuff, deck hatch windows, lots of things.

mick56 · 02-20-2015, 04:07 AM

Has anyone come up with a good scratch remover for the screen's.

id-man · 02-20-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mick56

Has anyone come up with a good scratch remover for the screen's.

On windshields you're usually talking about very fine swirly scratches for which you want the MILDEST abrasive possible. I have found this common product works great for me rubbed on and right back off with cotton jersey - NuFinish clearcoat scratch doctor:

mick56 · 02-20-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by id-man

On windshields you're usually talking about very fine swirly scratches for which you want the MILDEST abrasive possible. I have found this common product works great for me rubbed on and right back off with cotton jersey - NuFinish clearcoat scratch doctor:

I thank you kindly sir !

02-19-2015, 11:12 AM	#1
Vulcan Bill Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 1,400	My 4X4 needs buffing...compound? I just bought an '08 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4X4 and need to buff the Arizona pin stripes (scratches) out of the paint. Gonna run down to Harbor Freight and pick up a buffer and some pads. Any suggestions for buffing compound? I normally use Formula 1 Scratch Out for this sort of thing but would like to hear what you've had good results with. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '05 1600CL. Originator 18" Harley wheel mod, Dobeck TFI, True Duals, Mutazu hardbags, Flanders handlebars n' a bunch more. *Sometimes I miss the good ol' days but most times I'm just glad I survived them* Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Vulcan Bill; 02-19-2015 at 11:31 AM.
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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	36 grit wheels should do the trick ...... __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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02-19-2015, 12:16 PM	#3
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	I find that any compound or scratch remover they sell in consumer type stores is too mild and you will be there for hours. Go to an automotive parts store that supplies automotive refinish products. They should have compound in several grits. Depending on the severity choose one that is not too aggressive and try that first, if it is too slow try a bit more aggressive one. Last thing you want to do is burn through the clear coat. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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02-19-2015, 12:49 PM	#4
nomad ryder Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 274	Back when I had a sailboat I used a product called SeaPower. It would take scratches out of isinglass windows, gel coat, that black plastic stuff, deck hatch windows, lots of things.
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