Removing scratchs in laquer- new tt.

I need to know what machine you have before I can recommend the best polishes to use - by the colour of the pads, it isn't a Silverline rotary by any chance is it? Also, can you catch your fingernail in the scratches, or are they less deep than this?

This one by any chance?



If so, then you need to proceed with caution, as this style of polisher (known as a rotary) takes a lot of practice to master, and in novice hands can do a lot more harm than good. This is because rotary polishers generate a lot of heat and friction, and do a lot more work a lot more quickly than safer dual action style polishers (such as the Porter Cable). My advice is practice first on scrap panels before using this type of polisher on your car. To tackle any kind of deeper defect in hard Audi paint is going to require a compound like Menzerna RD3.02 (or possibly even Menzerna Power Gloss), applied using a polishing pad (or possibly a cutting pad in some cases). Given that you seem quite new to this, I would recommend sticking with RD3.02 and a polishing pad, and laking repeated attempts, rather than wading in too deep with a much more aggressive combination. Just to clarify, do you have experience at all with tools like this?

Okay, scrap panels first for sure then. The best method to use is the zenith method. Start by misting the pad with quick detailer. Then put 3-4 small blobs of polish onto the pad in a circle, half way between the centre and the outer edge. Put the pad onto the panel, then spread quickly at 900rpm. Once spread, bump the machine speed up to 1500rpm, and make slow passes with moderate pressure until the polish residue starts to turn clear. Then remove all pressure and make half a dozen quicker final passes at 900rpm to refine the finish. Stop, buff and inspect, and repeat if necessary. Just be aware that you are removing paint, so don't go too hard at it unless you are able to borrow a paint thickness gauge from someone to check your work.