Bronco Sport Badlands (2025) Hairline SCRATCH on black glass above driver's side door

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Hello. So file this under: Check your brand new car before you drive off the lot. I have a long (about 12") very hairline scratch on the black glass that is above the driver's side door (see photo). If I drag my fingernail gently over it, I can NOT feel anything. So without going to an expensive pro, how can I buff out this scratch? Thank you.

Ford Bronco Sport Bronco Sport Badlands (2025) Hairline SCRATCH on black glass above driver's side door IMG_7903
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looks like someone wiped it with a dirty rag, you sure its even a scratch? Meguiar's rubbing compound on a microfiber will take care of it if it is a scratch
Have you tried rubbing compound on that finish? I would be careful...
 
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looks like someone wiped it with a dirty rag, you sure its even a scratch? Meguiar's rubbing compound on a microfiber will take care of it if it is a scratch
Right? But who would have done that? I wouldn't dare take my car to a carwash (I wash by hand). I'll try the Meguiar's. Thank you.
 


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this looks like its above the drivers door, is it not painted? only the A,B, and C pillars are plastic. is it different on the 2025? also i have a glaze from chemical guys that is specific for darker colors, called black light, which also removes micro scratches.

note. dont get rubbing compound on the plastics like the roof rail or rubber door seals. blue tape on the roof rail makes life easy. its difficult to remove.
 
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this looks like its above the drivers door, is it not painted? only the A,B, and C pillars are plastic. is it different on the 2025? also i have a glaze from chemical guys that is specific for darker colors, called black light, which also removes micro scratches.

note. dont get rubbing compound on the plastics like the roof rail or rubber door seals. blue tape on the roof rail makes life easy. its difficult to remove.
Thank you, good tip!
 

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Bluff it off, try Meguiars
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