Oh no, scratch ! - advice please

[Nemcova]

Hi, giving the Mas her weekly wash and polish this morning, noticed a 12cm light scratch running from the fuel cap down to the wheel arch in a sweeping arc shape.

Could have been a car park brush pass, or possibly a bit of grit in the microfibre sponge during the wash (despite my super-cautious 2 bucket regime), but either way I now have a light scratch that is an eye-magnet for me, so any ideas on the best way to resolve this would be appreciated. Cheers.

 

[highlander]

If it is a light scratch then a light abrasive compound like poor boys swirl remover or something similar followed with polish should see it ok but a pic would help....

 

[nfm]

Meguairs x scratch works well on light scratches

 

[CatmanV2]

Gs27. And why are you using a sponge?

C

 

[Nemcova]

Gs27. And why are you using a sponge?

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

To answer the 'why a sponge?', it's actually a Sonax microfibre sponge, as recommended on Detailing world. It's been great to use, as have all of the Sonax products I've used for wash and polish, but possibly this might have just been a bit if bad luck with some rougue grit?

 

[MAF260]

Depends how deep the scratch is and how brave/competent you are with bodywork. If you can feel the scratch with your fingernail then it'll take a lot more than scratch-x to remove. If you have an idea of the paint depth a gentle rub down over the scratch and 2-3cm either side with 2000 then 3000 grit wet and dry to feather it should take the clear coat down enough. You'll then need to use a polishing compound (by hand or machine) which will bring the shine back which you can then protect with liberal coats of wax.

 

[CatmanV2]

Gs27. And why are you using a sponge?

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

To answer the 'why a sponge?', it's actually a Sonax microfibre sponge, as recommended on Detailing world. It's been great to use, as have all of the Sonax products I've used for wash and polish, but possibly this might have just been a bit if bad luck with some rougue grit?

Having googled, and seen it's not so much a sponge, we can let you off I feel

Cars get scratched, if you use them at all, ever. It is the way of the world.

C

 

[Classico]

May be worth buying a Random Orbital Polisher.

My go to solution for light scratches/swirls.

Combine with a quality polish with appropriate cut/gloss ratio.

Has worked very well in the past.

 

[highlander]

May be worth buying a Random Orbital Polisher.

My go to solution for light scratches/swirls.

Combine with a quality polish with appropriate cut/gloss ratio.

Has worked very well in the past.

DA safer for the daft.......like me!

 

[todea20]

I use this guys for all the car products http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/cat_81.html

 

[Nemcova]

I use this guys for all the car products http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/cat_81.html

Yeah, this is where I get all my cleaning gear from too. Good range and service, everything is always well packed, I usually buy Sonax products, which again I've been really pleased with.

I think it might be time to invest in a polisher, good time to convince my better half that it's an unavoidable purchase because of the scratch , I've been fancying getting one anyway.