I did a search and didn't really find what I was looking for.

Here's my dilemma. I've got some fine scratches on the polished, clear-coated lips on my 19" HP's. What would be the best way to remove them . . . orbital polisher and if so, what kind of product would be best w/o damaging the clear coat?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Now, come on :rolleyes There must be someone that has had this problem and figured out how to solve it . . . yes?

I know there's a solution :help

You'd solve it the same way as any other clear coated surface. Use a diminishing abrasive polish and work it until the scratches are rounded over. The problem is you really can't use any machine polishers to get in there. They just won't reach. You're looking at either doing it by hand or trying to use some sort of dremel w/ a buffing pad and a rheostat to slow the thing down to usable speeds. You might be able to get a cyclo in there, but no PC or rotary's going to be easy to use in those confined spaces.

Just an idea: some detail places sell small buffing pads for use on water-spotted windows. Maybe that would fit in there? No idea otherwise. :dunno
I do know that if the scratch is more than just a small surface scratch, buffing alone won't remove it. It may need to be wet sanded and buffed.
Seth

You can do what I do. My rims are polished with a clearcoat over them, so I use mothers mag and wheel polish (red and white can). Use this on a clean rim and work in long strokes and do the whole rim. This should remove any light scratches. Then wipe clean and use a car wax to protect the rest of the clear on the rim. I have done this to many rims and never had a problem.

You can do what I do. My rims are polished with a clearcoat over them, so I use mothers mag and wheel polish (red and white can). Use this on a clean rim and work in long strokes and do the whole rim. This should remove any light scratches. Then wipe clean and use a car wax to protect the rest of the clear on the rim. I have done this to many rims and never had a problem.

Thanks . . . I'll give it a try :redspot