hello, i have an 87 gn with factory paint. it looks unreal in the shade like most black cars do. in my garage it looks great also but when i put a light near the paint i see these very fine scratches in the paint that look like dust was rubbed against with a dry cloth. does anybody know what i can use to pollish these out by hand ? i would rather not put a machine on it. thanks, michael
Michael - I've had excellent results on my own '87 GN,
using a product I distribute,
Race Glaze Leveling Compound.
Unlike other compounds, this breaks down (gets finer).
It starts out at a grit size of 1,100 grit,
and ends up at about 3,000 grit. Next, I polish
it with Race Glaze Polish & Sealant. This product cleans,
polishes & protects in 1 very easy step.
The polishing agent starts out at about 3,000 grit,
and ends up at about 5,000 grit.
Compliment these results by spraying/wiping with Race Glaze Gloss Highlighter - quick detail spray, that contains a resin - it stays around for 5+ washes.
Complete details on all of our products are available at
our web site: www.mr-shine.com,
or call me at 1-800-Mr-Shine (1-800-677-4463).
Mention you own a GN, and get a 10% discount
on your order. By the way, Leveling Compound is
safe on ALL paints, and works great by hand,
or with any kind of buffer/pad.
Rich Warner - "Mr-Shine" '87 GN stock, 21k,
NY plate: AWWSUMM.
It sounds like to me you just need a fine glaze. I think 3M has the best . It's called 3M imperial hand glaze. Most auto parts stores carry 3M products. I've tried many products and this works the best on these Buicks . It will remove fine scratches, acid rain, old bird droppings,etc. and it leaves a brilliant shine. Follow it up with a coat of wax. good as new.If this doesn't work, then try something more abrasive.
I like meguires mirror glaze (fine cut) the best. I've machined 3 cars. I tried 3M and Meguires. Meguires seems to do a little better job in my opinion. I rubbed out the GN and then followed it up with Meguires yellow wax. It looks better than new.