Scratches
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reubsta

Original Poster:

88 posts

252 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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Unfortunately i have to keep my Elise under a car cover and this has led to some scratch's forming - a pain the ass - 2 questions - where/how much are 'scratch proof' outdoor covers and whats the best way to get scratches out - t:cut??? I've read the link about electric polishers - just wondering if anyone has or had a similar problem and the answers? Cheers....

Lotustuart

1,465 posts

262 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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Meguires ScratchX is pretty good!

jondude

2,441 posts

248 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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I have just used Autoglym Paint Renovator on some bad scratches caused by a hit and runner. They have been lessened by about 70%. In fact, a lot of the sting came out by using Autoglym Super Resin polish first.

You can pick this up fairly cheaply at ASDA and it is certainly worth a go first of all.

bogie

17,105 posts

303 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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dont use T-cut - start off with something mild (as above) and work you way up.....

www.carcoversuk.com ...abotu £200 for a fully tailored 3 layer cover that wont move against the car in wind ..I have one - works fine

reubsta

Original Poster:

88 posts

252 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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thanks people

S Works

10,166 posts

281 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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To be honest you're probably better off leaving it uncovered. Just make sure you clean it with good polish and then apply several coats of quality wax. Should be fine.

jondude

2,441 posts

248 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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Or another plan B with the cover is to sew a few old cotton sheets together and use them as an underlay.

If you put a bit of work in and attach some eyelets, you can tie the sheets down. This is very important in windy weather....when most covers take off for France.

The cotton sheets also help with any condensation.

Buster44

487 posts

278 months

Wednesday 5th April 2006
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Trade use 'Finesse It' by 3M which is pretty good.

Available from Motor Factors.