Removing scuffs and scratches from carbon frame

[cycleangelo]

Anyone have a tried and true method of removing scuffs and scratches on carbon frames?

[djdj]

If it is clear coated, use a car product. Depending on the scratch, that can either be a polish or a polishing compound.

[11.4]

He's right. Start with this:

https://www.amazon.com/3M-03900-Rubbing-Compound-oz/dp/B000AR7KVA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493180027&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+auto+rubbing+compound

Then use a high quality European auto wax which will also mask any small scratches too deep to rub out completely.

[cycleangelo]

Thanks everyone

[eddief]

to take the imperfections out of auto clear coat. comes in at least a couple of levels of grit:

https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Mirror-Glaze-Fine-Cut-Cleaner/dp/B0002SQVDK

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[djdj]

Don't take a shortcut. Start with the least abrasive (polish) and only use something with more abrasiveness if needed. I find that polishing compound -- which is easier on the surface than rubbing compound or cutting compound -- typically is adequate for even moderate scuffs and scratches in clear coat. Use a soft 100% cotton cloth to rub it on and buff it off. Do it by hand. It may take a few tries, but it is low risk.

Starting off with something with more grit can lead to unnecessary scuffing or dulling that will need to be corrected.

[11.4]

To be clear, that 3M rubbing compound listed above is their finest abrasive, and intended to be the final treatment of a clear coat finish. It also takes off junk stuck on the surface (like old bird poop, rub marks, tar, etc.) and cleans up sun damage. There's nothing finer than this and it works really well. It's pretty much the standard at auto body shops.

[ultraman6970]

Personally I do not like those 3m polishing compunds for home use, their pro line is awesome but if you are going to do this at home I would look a meguiars 105 ultra cut.

As somebody said, it depends on the scratch awell, obviously if the problem is that the scratch is like 2 mm deep nothing will fill up that gap but putting new clear coat in top you know.

Good luck and be patient.