hello all,
first off, i have to say this is a good site, very professional and help full...

I have a 76 300D, 5cylinder, and its green (love it or hate it)

Its had its fair share of miles on it, around 200k, but it still runs/drive well.

The paint looks exelent for being 28 years old, repainted once, and no clear coat

it just has some small surface scratches on it that waxing will not take off.
Is there anyone who can walk me threw clay baring it? like what kind to get, and how do do it?

Thank you for your time,

Nate

 

The clay bar is a surface cleaner. It won't remove scratches. Do you still want to use clay?

 

guess not then, thanks lugnut, hate to ask you more questions
but what can i do to remove small surface scratches?

Nate

 

Don't get me wrong, the clay bar is a good thing if you have the energy to use it.

You can get swirl mark remover for non-clearcoat paint. I assume we're talking about swirl marks? Buy some without abrasives. You don't want to remove paint like a rubbing compound would do. That's how the cavemen used to do it. Modern swirl mark removers fill in the scratches with some magical stuff. The scratch is still there but you can't see it. It will probably take a few coats, so don't give up too soon.

Start by washing your car with Dawn dishwashing liquid soap. That will strip any wax previously applied. Use the swirl mark remover as directed (apply and buff off, re-apply, etc) until the scratches disappear, then top off with your favorite non-abrasive polish or wax. Always use automotive washing liquid soap afterwards when you wash or you'll strip the swirl mark remover and the polish or wax off again.

 

thanks alot lugnut

now i just gotta find the ambition to do it ;p

again, thanks
Nate