Best cutting polish?

[R1 Indy]

The other half's 1 month old golf got splattered in bird st, so I had to clean it off yesterday. I just used water and fairy liquid and a sponge.

Now this appears to be a big mistake, as it seems I have scratched the paint by scrubbing

It is not deep scratches, as it is still smooth to touch, im sure it should polish out.

I have found some ancient red t-cut in the garage, which i have applied, which has sorted the most of it, but there are still a few sections visible.

So can anyone recommend a good cutting polish?

The car is light red if it makes any different.

And don't let me near washing a car again!!!

Cheers

[Troubleatmill]

Just pay for a well respected paint correction specialist to fix it.
He/She will show you how to take care of your paint when washing the car.

Or say Sod it- and give it to the Eastern Europeans at Asda to wash it for you.

[donaircooleone]

Don't use T Cut.

If its very light try Autogylm Super Resin Polish or the next step up is Meguiars ScratchX (both found easily at good motor factors or Halfords).

[johnny fotze]

Washing up liquid contains salt, which could be the cause of the scratches. Try auto glym super resin polish first, IME it's very effective on red paint. If that's not strong enough, then try AG paint renovator. It's sounds bacwards, but it's best to try the softer stuff with elbow grease first. To be fair t-cut is pretty harsh, so you might have get a pro in if you want it good as.

[Blue Oval84]

donaircooleone said:

Don't use T Cut.

If its very light try Autogylm Super Resin Polish or the next step up is Meguiars ScratchX (both found easily at good motor factors or Halfords).

+1

Although SRP will probably just mask it, I'd go for Scratch X first and then use SRP in the future for general polishing.

For future reference, a wet cloth laid on top of the poo will probably soften it before you try to remove

[Squishey]

As you've found out scrubbing with sponges can damage your paint, a mircofibre mit or cloth is much better. Also don't use washing up liquid to clean your car as it'll strip any waxes/sealants protecting your paint, use a proper car shampoo that you can get cheaply from Halfords. And whilst you're there pick up a packet of Autoglym bird lime wipes for the next time it happens.

Okay, lecture over !! Go to your local hand car wash and ask if any body there does machine polishing/paint correction.

If you want to do it yourself, try looking here.

[Six Fiend]

If you're located in Glos area give PHer Posh Twit aka Richard a call:

http://www.classic-details.co.uk/

Berluddy good bloke and he'll talk sense

[SV8Predator]

johnny fotze said:

Washing up liquid contains salt, which could be the cause of the scratches.

What?

[mybrainhurts]

johnny fotze said:

Washing up liquid contains salt, which could be the cause of the scratches.

Pigeon st contains grit, which could be the cause of the scratches....

[johnny fotze]

Yep, that is definitely a face palmer. I am not having a good day (very not good actually, but hey ho) The rest of the advice was good, I think. Maybe.

[TorqueDirty]

Troubleatmill said:

Or say Sod it- and give it to the Eastern Europeans at Asda to wash it for you.

Guess that means just go for the most talented Polish detailer who takes also the piss out of your predicament in the most clinically efficient way.

[Fastra]

In future just leave a wet paper towel on said bird st for 10 mins or so, then it just wipes clean of with a liberal application of water to avoid any scratching.

[Kentish]

Farecal G3.

There's nothing better!

[budgie smuggler]

Fastra said:

In future just leave a wet paper towel on said bird st for 10 mins or so, then it just wipes clean of with a liberal application of water to avoid any scratching.

Alternatively Poorboys "Bird st Remover" works quite well and you don't have to wait around.

[cwis]

TorqueDirty said:

Guess that means just go for the most talented Polish detailer who takes also the piss out of your predicament in the most clinically efficient way.

Take it to Asda for a Polish?

[Nels0n]

SV8Predator said:

johnny fotze said:

Washing up liquid contains salt, which could be the cause of the scratches.

What?

Washing up liquid does contain salt but it is dissolved so obviously won't be the cause of the scratching.


Corrosion acceleration is the reason you shouldn't use it for washing vehicles

Edited by Nels0n on Wednesday 9th July 13:11