Help with scratches on new car!

[Joey_101]

Hi all,

I bought a new VW Polo last weekend and was really excited to fit a TSI grill badge to it. I couldn't figure out a way of attaching the badge with the bracket it came with so decided to (probably a stupid idea) super glue it in place, I then (again stupidly) panicked and rubbed the excess glue away with a rag, I tried to get the rest of the dry glue off with a razor blade and acetone which was somewhat successful, but it has left scratches on the plastic part of the grill along with possibly some dry super glue remaining. My question is what is the best way to repair these scratches? (or remove the remainder of the glue) I have seen advice online saying to try and polish the scratches out although I am worried as it is so close to the chrome plated strip below, will the polish damage the chrome or will it be okay?

Please see picture below, the scratches are either side of the TSI badge where the plastic meets the chrome. Thanks in advance!

[Joey_101]

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I know they’re very minor but I just wondered if anyone knows a good way to remove light plastic scratches without affecting the chrome? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[anonymous-user]

I'd try a clay bar to start with, if that doesn't work try Scratch x or a chrome polish like Solvol.

[Ahbefive]

Superglue

[Joey_101]

Grahamdub said:

I'd try a clay bar to start with, if that doesn't work try Scratch x or a chrome polish like Solvol.

Thanks! Will try tomorrow!

[Joey_101]

Ahbefive said:

Superglue

Was it really stupid? I was really desperate to get it on and there was no way of making the bracket hold it. What would be better in the future? Thanks

[anonymous-user]

Joey_101 said:

Was it really stupid? I was really desperate to get it on and there was no way of making the bracket hold it. What would be better in the future? Thanks

I'd have investigated the original fitting a bit more or used trim tape. Still, you live and learn !

[Ahbefive]

Yeh superglue has its uses but not really on cars. It goes incredibly brittle and is not temp/weather resistant so will only last so long.

As said there will be either a particular bracket or trim tape/tigerseal would be more appropriate.

[Joey_101]

Oh, I really feel like I’ve made a big mistake now. I suppose one comfort is that if it comes loose I could always get a replacement grill, or would I be able to remove the badge and remove any glue residue do you think? For now I’ll try and repair the scratches and hope the badge stays in place for a while!

[Joey_101]

I should add, that the “superglue” I used was Q-bond, which I thought was meant for cars?

[Turbotechnic]

Unfortunately when chrome is scratched it's usually game over. Plastic chrome (your grill) in particular is much easier to scratch than real metallic chrome. Using a bit of polishing compound can tone the scratches down a little.

[remould]

Carplan do a trim wax,which actually is more of a black stain for car plastics,it's less than a tenner from halfords,it may help with making the marks less noticable.