Yes if they're in the clear, no if they're sanding marks from the primer that have then been painted over with basecoat and clear.
It's very rough to the touch.If you can't feel it with your nail it should be able to polish out.
Yes if they're in the clear, no if they're sanding marks from the primer that have then been painted over with basecoat and clear.
Spray some water on there or wipe over with a damp microfibre cloth - see if they fade to much less obvious or not.
I did this but didn't really know what to be looking for! The scratches don't fade that's for sure.This will show if you they're clear or primer/base.
this .. have a 90's silver bm (edit: with more robust cellulose paints?), with some clearcoat flaking , this is the previous stage where it is crackingLooks like wind worn old paint to me. Wet sand and polish. Da polish alone won't do it.
My friends e30's entire roof is like that. Original paint, so obviously not a reaction or primer sanding marks in his case. Happens to a lot of old silver paint.
No it's a UK car.Looks shot to me. Is it a jap import?
Thanks, I'd come to the same conclusion too. I'm planning on getting some work done over winter to cut out rust and match the paint a bit better so will also get them to do this too.Late reply as I've been on holiday but that definitely won't polish out.
As mentioned already it's crazing of the paint layer. You can sometimes get away with bodging it with a prime and respray but really you need to strip all affected layers and start again.
I did this but didn't really know what to be looking for! The scratches don't fade that's for sure.