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tomvcarter
Original Poster
962 posts
62 months
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Hi, after giving my car a through polish today, I noticed a number of scratches that have occurred from the last valet I had done... Nothing major, but just enought to annoy me!
Can this sort of damage be resolved at home? And what/how would I need to sort it?
Tks
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G105ALY
71 posts
12 months
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Yes. Buy a machine polisher (eg megs g220) some pads and polish, do some reading on detailingworld.co.uk for advice, crack on then stand back and admire your work! If you are in the north of england I can help as i am a part time detailer.
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tomvcarter
Original Poster
962 posts
62 months
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G105ALY said: Yes. Buy a machine polisher (eg megs g220) some pads and polish, do some reading on detailingworld.co.uk for advice, crack on then stand back and admire your work! If you are in the north of england I can help as i am a part time detailer. Thanks for that, buT I'm based in the South.
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Thom987
3,185 posts
35 months
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Do not use a machine polisher unless you know exactly what you are doing.
Try some G3 polish and a damp cloth, if that doesn't work you may need to get it detailed again.
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TDIfurby
1,614 posts
44 months
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I've done a bit of wet sanding on paintwork. Has worked a treat but doesn't half look scary after the sanding before the machine polishing stage.  Given enough time, a wet sanding treatment over a whole car, followed by machine polishing, can really work wonders. Here's me doing some (admittedly on an MX5... ) crappy paint - cloudy as hell  wet sanding  After - not looking great   Machine polishing said area  Better, but more work needed closer to aerial by hand  Happy with end result - great when a mate gives you his car and says "do what you like with it" 
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kingstondc5
1,290 posts
73 months
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Thom987 said: Do not use a machine polisher unless you know exactly what you are doing.
Try some G3 polish and a damp cloth, if that doesn't work you may need to get it detailed again. Why? Dual Action ones are easy to use and generally recommended for a 'DIY'/home detailer
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rhkumar
162 posts
25 months
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Get a DA, a finishing pad and some finishing compound. The gtechniq stuff is good and won't cost the earth. As long as you use the DA you'll be fine. It's a PITA to do but you'll see good results and a sense of achievement.
Roy
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rhkumar
162 posts
25 months
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willmac
693 posts
33 months
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Google "Polished Bliss". There you will find all you need to know about machine polishing etc. very good site.
DA machines are easy to use. Just be sensible with it is all.
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Couture
5 posts
11 months
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Try some G3 polish and a damp cloth, if that doesn't work you may need to get it detailed again. 
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Ian_UK1
1,034 posts
63 months
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kingstondc5 said: Why? Dual Action ones are easy to use and generally recommended for a 'DIY'/home detailer You'll get even better results, a lot more quickly, with a rotary. These come very well recommended.. (well they do if and when they're in stock)!! http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/c...
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khushy
3,380 posts
88 months
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get someone else to do it - I feel regret will be your next topic!!!
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J-P
2,486 posts
75 months
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khushy said: get someone else to do it - I feel regret will be your next topic!!! ^^This - there's no substitute for talent. If you're based in the south get to over to Kelly at KDS.
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Blue62
1,391 posts
21 months
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I'd have to go along with the naysayers, if you have no experience of polishing then I would at the very least pay a pro to do it and teach me, don't jump in without help. You could always try Autoglym Super Resin Polish, good for filling scratches and will last a for a few washes before it needs re-applying. Oh, and it's safe.
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iandews
743 posts
40 months
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You could use a product like Scratch-x with a polishing cloth, but do it is gradual stages and never press too firmly as you'll start to work away too much laquer. If you can't get them out with a few very light goes, suggest using a detailer.
I expect scuffs and marks over the next year of ownership even through being very careful so plan to have it detailed every year. It usually costs a few hundred quick and well worth having a professional do it.
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Thom987
3,185 posts
35 months
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kingstondc5 said: Thom987 said: Do not use a machine polisher unless you know exactly what you are doing.
Try some G3 polish and a damp cloth, if that doesn't work you may need to get it detailed again. Why? Dual Action ones are easy to use and generally recommended for a 'DIY'/home detailer I have seen first hand the damage that the DIY/home detailer can do. It isn't as easy as it looks.
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