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Old 03-12-2012, 07:16 PM
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How can I fix tiny scratches

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I have a few very tiny scratches on my X5. Mine is in kalahari beige. Is there a way to fix the scratches and it looks professional. They are ver small, fine and not deep at all.
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use tutle wax pen scratch removal, does great job
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How about rubbing compound and buffing?
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Old 03-12-2012, 10:59 PM
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Never try it, had couple long scratchs on my hood, use the pen ran over once on each scratch wola can't notice it. Hope that help
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Old 03-13-2012, 12:44 AM
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Dr.ColorChip Custom Automotive Touch-Up Paint Kit - Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems

Use this on my Audi's. Exact match, easy to apply and awesome results. Very highly regarded.
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Hey,

I have a few very tiny scratches on my X5. Mine is in kalahari beige. Is there a way to fix the scratches and it looks professional. They are ver small, fine and not deep at all.

Shovel, Crowbar, Baseball bat?

In all seriousness get yourself a some colour coded paint in a pen or dab it on with a cotton tip. Give the whole thing a wax and polish
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If they're not deep at all, they can probably be buffed out. Find a reputable detailed in your area and have them take a look for you. You'd be surprised what can be removed with a rotary tool and the right pad and compound. Of course, if they're through the clear, you'll need to use some touch up paint as others have suggested.
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Shovel, Crowbar, Baseball bat?

In all seriousness get yourself a some colour coded paint in a pen or dab it on with a cotton tip. Give the whole thing a wax and polish
Where do you get those pen's?

Is this what you are talking about?

Amazon.com: BMW Genuine Kalahari Beige Metallic Touch-up Paint Code 481: Automotive
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Buy from Walmart

I would not advise you to use this product from your link, i tried same product on my other BMW and color did not match right, you can buy Tuttle pen from Walmart.
Walmart.com: Turtle Wax Scratch Repair Pen: Automotive
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Old 03-14-2012, 05:28 PM
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Sorry I should clarify - If your colour is Black, White or Silver then get the pen but any other colour and to be honest my preferred option regardless of colour get a pressure pack colour matched to your paint code and spray some into the lid then get a cotton tip and use it that way, be as accurate as you can - a little paint goes a long way and it should "stick" to the scratch
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