scratched with powerwash brush

[james S]

I know I shouldn't have but in a rush a couple of weeks ago, I washed my A8 with a powerwash, using the brush and lance.

It scratched it quite badly and wondered if there is any way of sorting this out without repainting.

Its a silver / blue matalic colour, if that helps.

I'm near Marlow in Bucks.

Thanks

[mneame]

take some pics in strong sunlight and post them up so we can get an idea.

[PJ S]

Yes - it'll need polishing, and you may be lucky to get away with doing it by hand, but the easiest option is a machine polish - either DIY or a Pro.

[james S]

Thanks. I have a polisher - I'll get the wax out!!

[belleair302]

Q. Why did you use a brush on your paintwork / clearcoat? Bad decision and may well cost you too!

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james S said:

Thanks. I have a polisher - I'll get the wax out!!

The fact that you just said that doesn't inspire me with confidence with you taking the polisher anywhere near your car......

[james S]

What would suggest I use then. I guess there is is little point with a cutting agent in the hands of someone who doesn't know what they are doing given the lacquer. If a good polish doesn't improve it I though it was tiem to call the experts in

[PJ S]

james S said:

What would suggest I use then. I guess there is is little point with a cutting agent in the hands of someone who doesn't know what they are doing given the lacquer. If a good polish doesn't improve it I though it was tiem to call the experts in

Bit more info on which polisher and pads, etc as well as polish planned on being used.
From there, it's easier to stop you before you start, or give you some pointers about proceeding with what you've got.

[james S]

I'm geting a v clear message here; time to call in someone who knows what they are doing.

Thanks anyway chaps

[belleair302]

the first thing will be to use a paint depth guage to see how much clearcoat and paint is left.

Then a detailer / paint specialist will look at the state of the clearcoat and the swirls / scratches.

Once the hardness of the paint has been established a rotary will be used along with a variety of cutting compounds to remove the edges of the swirls / scratches before then polishing, sealing and waxing the area.

Worst case scenario is a blow over because the clearcoat has been penetrated and then a bodyshop will be needed. This seems unlikely.

Get ready to become well acquainted with 3m and Menzerna products.