Griff Scratches

[gibber1]

People,

Any 'competitively priced' ideas to remedy the surface scratches on my beloved griff from a 'cheap' car cover??

It's outside and I guess the cover trapped some dust etc and there are visible 'grain tracks' on the car. It's deep blue but the marks are still apparent and definitely only surface.

I've never used T-cut beofre and I have no idea whether that's an option here..

any ideas would be gratefully received

cheers

[N17 TVR]

I've used (successfully) Autoglyms, Paint Restorer, Super resin Polish & to finish their Deep Gloss Shine.

Paint Restorer is abrasive and should be used with care, Super resin polish less abrasive, but will remove light scratches, the deep gloss shine hides the little swirl marks.

Other people will have other products, you pays your money & takes your choice.

[V8 Archie]

Try this.

I believe T-cut works but, if I remember rightly, some people consider it too abrasive.

[spivvy]

try Mcguiars Scratch X
Speel
ScratchX is the most effective way to remove fine scratches and swirls from automotive paint by hand. This product is guaranteed to deliver the finest results possible by hand (some scratches require removal by machine applied professional formulas). ScratchX removes surface contaminants, oxidisation and blemishes as well as enhancing colour. Unlike many paint correction formulae on the market, ScratchX will not leave more scratches than it takes out. It's ideal for use as a quick touch up or to revive a car's entire finish.


www.meguiars.co.uk/
may do the trick


>> Edited by spivvy on Friday 5th September 20:25

[pies]

Try scratch X or GS27 (same stuff different name) patience will also be needed

[gadgit]

This is the stuff the pro's use.

Quote,

the softer composition, Generally a finer rubbing compound is used and finishing
off with an even finer polishing compound. For example Farécla G3 followed by ...
Quote,

Representing the latest in compound technology, NEW Advanced G3 is ... Apply a small quantity
of Advanced G3 to the ... in clean water, and fit to a polishing machine.

So there you have it FARECLA G3

Don't use anything else!

gadgit.

[Morgala]

Where can you get FARECLA G3 (without having to buy online)?

[r4 dhc]

I've tried numerous polishes and mine, and found that Turtle Wax Colour Magic is one the best. You want to make sure you get the T-cut version of it, and then the colour that matches as close as possible.

The benefit is if the scratches dont actully come out then they at least blend in with the rest of the paintwork.

Following a good couple of coats of this I also recommend the Auto Glym Hard resin Polish. Brings the whole car up a treat!

[plotloss]

Morgala said:

Where can you get FARECLA G3 (without having to buy online)?

Handily enough theres a place in Slough.

JC Bodyshop Supplies I believe its called these days.

Try a pot of G3 and a pot of 3M machine polish...

[gibber1]

Thanks so much for the info - I'm going to have a look at the products this weekend. I'll keep you posted.

Let's hope the weather lasts for a few more blats down some country roads eh??!!

Cheers

The Gibber