Scratch Repair companies?
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Stupidly I let a local valeting company loose on my black Range Rover Sport and I now have some small but very noticeable swirl scratches on a couple of panels 
I have been told that these "come to your home" scratch and dent repair companies are very good and don't charge too much? Does anyone have any experience with them at all?
Cost isn't really an issue, but I would rather not have panels resprayed for no real reason, it's not worth it for the minor marks.
Any info appreciated
I have been told that these "come to your home" scratch and dent repair companies are very good and don't charge too much? Does anyone have any experience with them at all?
Cost isn't really an issue, but I would rather not have panels resprayed for no real reason, it's not worth it for the minor marks.
Any info appreciated
Don't quote me on this but it sounds like you need the car detailed rather than a dedicated scratch remover. If they are swirl marks rather than deep paint scratches then I believe the marks are actually in the top lacquer coat of the paint. A good detailer can remove these.....so I believe.
As a general rule of thumb (note the word general) if you can catch your finger nail in it, it will not polish out as it has gone through the clearcoat.
If in doubt I would take it to a good detailer who uses a paint depth gauge to get their veiw on it - it will be a whole lot cheaper I think.
If in doubt I would take it to a good detailer who uses a paint depth gauge to get their veiw on it - it will be a whole lot cheaper I think.
Thanks for the reply gents
It Was about a month ago now when it was valeted so they will just say it wasn't them, not worth the frustration if there is a relatively easy and cheap fix to this.
I have spoken to a couple of these companies who have told me around £150, where as a full details is going to be £500 plus!
It Was about a month ago now when it was valeted so they will just say it wasn't them, not worth the frustration if there is a relatively easy and cheap fix to this.
I have spoken to a couple of these companies who have told me around £150, where as a full details is going to be £500 plus!
gilford said:
Thanks for the reply gents
It Was about a month ago now when it was valeted so they will just say it wasn't them, not worth the frustration if there is a relatively easy and cheap fix to this.
I have spoken to a couple of these companies who have told me around £150, where as a full details is going to be £500 plus!
Just get a good local bodyshop to "mop" the car.It Was about a month ago now when it was valeted so they will just say it wasn't them, not worth the frustration if there is a relatively easy and cheap fix to this.
I have spoken to a couple of these companies who have told me around £150, where as a full details is going to be £500 plus!
Approx £50
paoloh said:
Just get a good local bodyshop to "mop" the car.
Approx £50
Emphasis on 'good'. If this is done badly it can leave even more siwrl marks on your car - you need to be really clear in telling them what you expect and why you are having it done. If they are not 100% sure they can sort it then walk away as you'll end up with teh same sort of marks all over your car.Approx £50
MattW said:
paoloh said:
Just get a good local bodyshop to "mop" the car.
Approx £50
Emphasis on 'good'. If this is done badly it can leave even more siwrl marks on your car - you need to be really clear in telling them what you expect and why you are having it done. If they are not 100% sure they can sort it then walk away as you'll end up with teh same sort of marks all over your car.Approx £50
ODJ said:
http://www.vehicledetail.co.uk/contact.html
Give this guy a call, your abit far out for me
Spoke to Phil, he's too busy to do it sadly.Give this guy a call, your abit far out for me
You might have already but have you tried having a go with some polish?
Just have a look in halfords for the massive amount of 'scratch removers'
I use carlack paint restorer and scratch remover for swirls, light scratches etc
Autoglym Super Resin Polish may do it some good, it has slight abrasives but also fills in light swirls.
Just have a look in halfords for the massive amount of 'scratch removers'
I use carlack paint restorer and scratch remover for swirls, light scratches etc
Autoglym Super Resin Polish may do it some good, it has slight abrasives but also fills in light swirls.
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