Best way to remove Hairline Scratches on Black?

[stu-172]

I recently bought a black 330ci, but the guy who had it before me must've had a cat or somethin as there's a few fine scratches. What's the best way to remove them? I was thinking 3000 grit and then compound? Maybe this is too aggressive?

 

[Rich]

Always try the mildest combo first, but it is going to be hard paint. At minimum it is going to need something Menzerna Intensive Polish - I would try that before wet sanding it.

 

[Ali]

3000 grit then compound! ehh!!! As above...3000grit should be your last soloution after polishing...Then use a final finish on a Mild cut pad.

Careful now.

 

[stu-172]

Think it was just outa pure lazyness! So menz intensive polish? What pad should I use? Random or circular buff? I have both!

 

[Ali]

Depends how handy you are with the rotary...Thats the obvious choice.

 

[stewart]

Get it re-sprayed bright pink (you know you want to lol)

 

[stu-172]

Just ordered Menz power Gloss and intensive polish! Will c how that works! De-swirled it with the rotary last week, so I'm pretty confident with it!

 

[Rich]

The rotary will make the job lot's easier if you can get the required finish from it.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Start with the least aggressive polish, and work your way up to the power gloss.
Also, a couple of runs in IP may be better than going straight to the power gloss too.

 

[stu-172]

So Intensive polish, till I get the scratches out, then final finish, then CG wet mirror finish, then what? Will the Race glaze 55 bond to CG Jet Seal?