I've had good luck/results with this stuff--only using the finishing grit.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UVUAFO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I have been using a container on Turtle Wax brand Polishing Compound for years whenever there is so minor scratches.
I would say a quality polishing compound should do the trick.

 

I use MEGUIAR'S PlastiX Polish and an orbital buffer. Not as abrasive as compound and you have to spend a little more time polishing out the scratch helping to not cut in too far and damaging the paint. More work...less risk.

 

When I was out in the boondocks on Friday I got some "Arizona pinstripes" along the right side of the truck. Not deep, but too much to just scrub off. I have to be honest - I've leased so many vehicles that it's been decades since I used any kind of polishing/buffing compound on a vehicle.


What's you guys' recommendation for getting out little imperfections like that?

Tks!

LOL...I had the same problem in Arizona yesterday. Made the mistake of trying to run the Woodchute trail near Jerome after completing the Mingus Mountain Trail. Woodchute started out great, but I had to retreat shortly after as it got WAY to narrow and added quite a few pinstripes. So now I'm looking for the same info as you; thanks for posing the question and look forward to the answers.

Best

 

Meguiar's SCRATCH X 2.0 Fine Scratch & Swirl Remover is a rubbing compound that can be applied by hand. Meguiars ScratchX polishes away fine paint (autogeek.net)

 

If you're leasing this truck then why not wait until closer to lease ending & have truck professionally detailed? I have my Bullitt Mustang detailed every other year by a guy who comes to my driveway & 4-5 hours later the car's immaculate (inside & out). He charges $125 for 100% in/out detail job & I save my time f/ other things. Just a thought...

 

If you trail drive you really need to invest in the right tools and polishes to clean it up. It is a good investment and makes the job easier.

#1 get a 6” orbital buffer. It works great and is good for not buffing through. I use a Porter Cable but there are several good units out there. Use a foam pad, they are offered too in abrasive grades.

#2 learn your polishes. They one shot polishes are tough to get things right. Look for Meguires Professional Line of polishes. They come different grades like sand paper. You use the most aggressive for the worst of it and the Less aggressive for minor scratches.

I also love the 3m polishes for dark paint as it is a micro polish and cleans much with little abrasive ness.

Once polished out seal it with a good wax.

These polishes can be used on any vehicle and yield great results with much less work. I learned it from showing cars but use it on our daily drivers and on many family members cars.

It is not hard work if you use the right tools. People think I work harder than I really do.

Watch videos from The Chemical Guys and Meguires to learn they have some really good information there to make thing easy but get better results.

 

Like Hyper said This stuff with a good DA polisher is the ticket......

 

That is the stuff. There used to be 5 levels but I think it is limited to 4 now. The Diamond cut is generally as harsh as I normally go but i do use the Ulta Compound for harsh damage.

I replaced the fine polish they cut with the 3m Ultrafine. If you want to get a clean finish polish you finish with this.

The Meguires is now owned by 3m. The regular polish they sell is ok but the Professional line works a litt easier with less dust or powder.

I follow the Microfine with Chemical Guys Blacklight polish and seal it with their Black Pearl. Their Jet Seal is also good.

I like to polish and discovered these products over the years. They have served me well.

But the Polisher was the best move. It is a case of working smarter not harder. Mix that with micro fiber towels and it reduces labor.

Remember these polishes are like sand paper and grit levels. All are not harsh but each one holds a different level of grit to bring the shine up and reduce the damage to the paint or Clear in this case.

3M Products Perfect-It Ultrafine Machine Polish 60455069421