I was driving down the freeway and a asphalt roof shingle flew out of the bed of a truck and went up my hood and front window. The scratches you can see, but cant feel, there are 4-5 of them about 2-3" long on the hood. Is this something I can take out by hand? Whats the process?

Thanks You,
Brad

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1986 190E 186K (For Sale)
(Maroon, Tan leather)
1996 C280 Sport 208K
(Brilliant Silver, Black Leather)
2002 CLK430 Sport 45K
(Brilliant Silver, Gray Leather , Birdseye Maple)

Brad,

If the scratches can not be felt with your fingernail then they aren't too deep and you might be able to get them out by hand. Meguiars sells two products Color X and Scratch X, both of which are designed to remove light scratches and oxidation. Try these first by hand. If this doesn't remove the scratches you'll need to borrow a friends Random Orbital Buffer or bring it to a body shop and have the hood buffed out. If you try it yourself products like Meguiars Dual Action Cleaner Polish or 3M Finesse It II will work well with a random orbital buffer.

Good luck.

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Afshin

Current:
02 C32 AMG

Previous:
92 500E
84 190E 2.3 5 Spd

Get the tag # or company name? They ARE responsible, you know.

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1994 C280, dark green metallic
105k miles

1991 190E 2.6, Black
191,500 miles
(sold to another forum member)

2003 Chevy Tahoe LT, Redfire Metallic
105k miles

1989 Mustang GT Cobra Convertible
43k miles

Placo, I picked up a random-rotery buffer this evening. I'll try to see if I can get it out. Thanks for the advice.

Brookspw, I think we know that in this day and age...no one can (or will) be held responcible for anything they dont want to be responcible for.

Thanks,
Brad

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1986 190E 186K (For Sale)
(Maroon, Tan leather)
1996 C280 Sport 208K
(Brilliant Silver, Black Leather)
2002 CLK430 Sport 45K
(Brilliant Silver, Gray Leather , Birdseye Maple)