Darnedest thing. Advice for filing slight scratches in paint

[Zoeaux6]

Unbelieveably, two or more racoons had a party on my 08Z in my garage two nights ago. I haven't figured out where they are or how they got in there, but they found some dogfood and had a huge party pooping all over my hood and then walking through it. I tried to be gentle removing it, but I scratched the clearcoat. It was like tar. How do I fill in the scratches without removing anymore clearcoat?

Crazy stuff, and I didn't think I needed a car cover.

And, yes, this is probably one of those stories you keep to yourself, but I would rather get some advice on a good solution.

[PerforminNorman]

I'm afraid you are probably going to have to do some rotary buffing. Filling in scratches is only a band aid and the scratches will reappear.

If the scratches are deep enough, you might have someone wet sand a bit. I hope it isn't that deep. Doesn't sound like it is.

[Eric_Rav]

oooooh, man. thats a bummer.

Comprehensive insurance, $250 deductible, repaint. ???

[wvphoto]

i have used the mcguiers scratch remover on small areas..

works pretty amazing..
little black squeeze tube..

[big al]

I to have used scratch x with good results.IF you can feel the scratch with your fingernail,well i don't think scratch x will help.time to take your car to a good detailer or bodyshop and have them wheel it out.
al

[seamus2154]

PerformanNorman is right if they are deep scratches. You said slight. If they are slight from pushing dirt into the clearcoat while rubbing you may get lucky. I did a similar thing when someone told me to use a dryer sheet to remove bugs because it doesn't strip your wax. well the bug parts scratched the clear. I used a porter cable w/ scratch and swirl remover from Zaino think it was called Fusion. It diminishes as it's used. Use an Orange lake country pad and use # 4 speed on the P/C. Move slow back and forth and up and down and let the Fusion work w/ moderate pressure. Do this until the fusion dries. Then buff off w/ micro fiber and inspect. I had to repeat a couple of times on some spots. Then I did it again w/ a white pad which is softer. Rotary buffing is for someone who has experience. If you grab an edge or stay in a spot 1 second too long your screwed! Ask me how I know. Then follow w/ glaze and wax ,whatever you use.