Minor scrape/scratch repair?

BUDFORCE · 24 Jun 2022 at 14:01

Hi guys,

Already gone over this with t-cut and a microfiber cloth. Pictures below, it really isn't too bad and I'm not that bothered, but wondering if there is anything further I could try?

I wondered if getting some kind of buffing wheel drill attachment or some other kind of cutting compound/polish?

I don't want to spend much, but if anyone can suggest anything cheap and easy that might help?

nlel1975 · 24 Jun 2022 at 15:39

I can't really see what you are seeing but I'd recommend trying Meguiar's G17216EU Ultimate Compound. Worked well for me with little effort.

Simon0001 · 24 Jun 2022 at 16:15

The one are the arch has been polished to much and needs repainting.

The door one just needs a colour match pen

Rroff · 24 Jun 2022 at 16:30

BUDFORCE said:
I wondered if getting some kind of buffing wheel drill attachment

While they will sort surface scratches and dulling unless you have the technique down it will be difficult not to get holographic swirling in the clear coat.

radderfire · 24 Jun 2022 at 16:40

BUDFORCE said:
I don't want to spend much, but if anyone can suggest anything cheap and easy that might help?

Search "car scratch removal" and "car scuff removal" on YouTube.

Alternatively, shut your eyes when looking in the direction of the scratches :cry:

BUDFORCE · 25 Jun 2022 at 09:46

radderfire said:
Alternatively, shut your eyes when looking in the direction of the scratches

Might just go with this.

It's one of the few occasions where the camera makes it look worse than it is.

You really have to be looking to see it in person.

Nasher · 25 Jun 2022 at 13:32

Much of that should polish out and if you use some thick wax it will fill a lot of it in. I wouldn't bother getting it reprayed either, more hasstle than it's worth.

BUDFORCE · 17 Jul 2022 at 11:07

Just to update this thread. Was up early this morning thought I'd get out and give the cars a good clean before it's gets too hot.

Was giving them a good go so was rumaging through the shelves in the garage trying to use up all those things you get given for Christmas but don't normal use (dash shine) etc.

Anyway came accross this stuff that I bought many years ago when I was restoring an old motorcycle:

And you can see the results compared to the above pictures:

Hades · 17 Jul 2022 at 13:10

Good result there.

fastwunz · 17 Jul 2022 at 14:33

Blimey that’s impressive to be fair