Small scratches - advice needed

[hanny1973]

Hi all -

I've managed to scratch my bonnet trying to clean off a nice message from a bird, as you can see (hopefully) the scratches aren't deep but are obvious - can anyone suggest what I can use to polish/blend these out?



Many thanks.

[BlackV8]

Hi, I would suggest a detailing specialist. These guys have some special polishing equipment and is worth the money.
Cheers

[V8V Pete]

Use Francis

[AOK]

I would stop right there and get a car detailer to sort it.

That looks like its just at the brink of not being recoverable via wet sanding down + compound polishing back up. And if thats the case, it means respraying which will cost an awful lot more.

General rule is if the scratches catch your finger nail, its too far gone.

Most detailers will come to you and could probably sort for circa £60 ish... or whilst there, pay them to give it a very light once over... you'd be amazed what they can achieve.

[Jockman]

V8V Pete said:

Use Francis

Agreed. Just be gentle with him.

It's like buying Botox for your wife but just as beneficial

[F1 NDW]

Blimey! what did you use, a scouring pad?

[paddy328]

At least I didn't have my arse out in that pic!

That can only be removed with machine polishing. Nothing is going to shift that by hand.

[shropshireAston]

V8V Pete said:

Use Francis

^^ what he said... Paddy will sort it for you.. just leave it to him.. and follow what he says to keep it looking nice :-)

[avinalarf]

paddy328 said:

At least I didn't have my arse out in that pic!

That can only be removed with machine polishing. Nothing is going to shift that by hand.

I'd use Francis....but definitely not for a hand job...and most definitely not if he has his arse out.

[paddy328]

Are you going to be at burghley?

[paddy328]

avinalarf said:

I'd use Francis....but definitely not for a hand job...and most definitely not if he has his arse out.

Is there even any life left in the old chap?

[V8V Pete]

paddy328 said:

avinalarf said:

I'd use Francis....but definitely not for a hand job...and most definitely not if he has his arse out.

Is there even any life left in the old chap?

Don't think so. Can't even pull a handbrake these days http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[JulianPH]

I agree with everyone, get Francis round and let him sort it.

[hanny1973]

F1 NDW said:

Blimey! what did you use, a scouring pad?

I actually used a lint cloth......just didn't realise the bird had eaten sand.

[hanny1973]

On a serious note, thanks so much for your quick responses!

...........so, where do I find Francis

[Ken Figenus]

Google Greggs.

No seriously Google Emerald detailing!

[paddy328]

I'm Francis....

[Jockman]

Ken Figenus said:

Google Greggs.

[paddy328]

Very rude. More like google McDonald's.....

[Speculatore]

hanny1973 said:

F1 NDW said:

Blimey! what did you use, a scouring pad?

I actually used a lint cloth......just didn't realise the bird had eaten sand.

Before you use ANY cloth/Microfiber on your car wipe it over the playing surface of an 'OLD' CD/DVD. If it leaves scratches on there it will leave scratches on your paintwork...