Minor scratches and scuff marks
Discussion
Hi all. Just after some advice really.
Recently purchased a brand new car and whilst washing it earlier noticed some small scratches on the roof of the car. It's as if a football or something has landed on there.
I have in my supplies autoglym SRP along with autoglym EGP. Just wondering what the best products are out there that I could use. On previous cars I have owned I have used 't cut' but not overly impressed with that if I am honest.
Thanks in advance.
Recently purchased a brand new car and whilst washing it earlier noticed some small scratches on the roof of the car. It's as if a football or something has landed on there.
I have in my supplies autoglym SRP along with autoglym EGP. Just wondering what the best products are out there that I could use. On previous cars I have owned I have used 't cut' but not overly impressed with that if I am honest.
Thanks in advance.
What you need is something like this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/d...
If it was an older car I'd say to clay bar it first but not likely to be necessary with a new one.
Followed by a sealant / wax. I'd recommend Bilt Hamber Finis - a small tub will likely do your car at least twice. I got a 250ml tub and have put multiple coats on two cars and barely taken the top layer off the tin.
SRP has virtually no cutting power at all and certainly not by hand. Any improvement will be due to silicone fillers covering the scratches. Not that there is anything wrong with this as long as you know the scratches are still there.
The above link or something like it should permanently remove the damage (as long as its not too bad). Have a look at some dual action demos on youtube first.
The finish polish in the link can be used over the whole of your car and will give a really good shine. As its new I'd reserve the 'cutting' compound for the damage. My experience of it is that its no where near as aggressive as it sounds and you can work it quite hard without risking your paint. Go easy to start though!
If it was an older car I'd say to clay bar it first but not likely to be necessary with a new one.
Followed by a sealant / wax. I'd recommend Bilt Hamber Finis - a small tub will likely do your car at least twice. I got a 250ml tub and have put multiple coats on two cars and barely taken the top layer off the tin.
SRP has virtually no cutting power at all and certainly not by hand. Any improvement will be due to silicone fillers covering the scratches. Not that there is anything wrong with this as long as you know the scratches are still there.
The above link or something like it should permanently remove the damage (as long as its not too bad). Have a look at some dual action demos on youtube first.
The finish polish in the link can be used over the whole of your car and will give a really good shine. As its new I'd reserve the 'cutting' compound for the damage. My experience of it is that its no where near as aggressive as it sounds and you can work it quite hard without risking your paint. Go easy to start though!
trickywoo said:
What you need is something like this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/d...
If it was an older car I'd say to clay bar it first but not likely to be necessary with a new one.
Followed by a sealant / wax. I'd recommend Bilt Hamber Finis - a small tub will likely do your car at least twice. I got a 250ml tub and have put multiple coats on two cars and barely taken the top layer off the tin.
SRP has virtually no cutting power at all and certainly not by hand. Any improvement will be due to silicone fillers covering the scratches. Not that there is anything wrong with this as long as you know the scratches are still there.
The above link or something like it should permanently remove the damage (as long as its not too bad). Have a look at some dual action demos on youtube first.
The finish polish in the link can be used over the whole of your car and will give a really good shine. As its new I'd reserve the 'cutting' compound for the damage. My experience of it is that its no where near as aggressive as it sounds and you can work it quite hard without risking your paint. Go easy to start though!
Thanks for replying. If it was an older car I'd say to clay bar it first but not likely to be necessary with a new one.
Followed by a sealant / wax. I'd recommend Bilt Hamber Finis - a small tub will likely do your car at least twice. I got a 250ml tub and have put multiple coats on two cars and barely taken the top layer off the tin.
SRP has virtually no cutting power at all and certainly not by hand. Any improvement will be due to silicone fillers covering the scratches. Not that there is anything wrong with this as long as you know the scratches are still there.
The above link or something like it should permanently remove the damage (as long as its not too bad). Have a look at some dual action demos on youtube first.
The finish polish in the link can be used over the whole of your car and will give a really good shine. As its new I'd reserve the 'cutting' compound for the damage. My experience of it is that its no where near as aggressive as it sounds and you can work it quite hard without risking your paint. Go easy to start though!
I recently purchased a bottle of GTechniq P1 polish and used it to remove a light bumper scratch. I have to say that I am really impressed with the result, I applied and polished by hand and the scratches have gone completely and unlike SRP they have not reappeared after a couple of washes. I was sceptical because I have never found a product that worked when applied by hand, but this stuff seems to be the real deal so far.
RichB said:
hat's not strictly the case. While AG Super Resin Polish does have fillers it is also mildly abrasive and so will reduce slight marring to the paint prior to waxing or an application of Extra Gloss Protection.
Maybe, but it's strictly the case that it doesn't remove scratches.Blue62 said:
RichB said:
that's not strictly the case. While AG Super Resin Polish does have fillers it is also mildly abrasive and so will reduce slight marring to the paint prior to waxing or an application of Extra Gloss Protection.
Maybe, but it's strictly the case that it doesn't remove scratches.Gassing Station | Bodywork & Detailing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff