removing light scratches

Robdav · 18 Apr 2010 at 09:17

hello chaps,

I was wondering if there is a way to remove light scratches from my paintwork. When I say light, it's removed the paint but not the primer underneath. I was told that you can use something like a coloured polish to do this but I'm not convinced.

Short of taking it to the local bodyshop, is there anything I can do myself??

ironman · 18 Apr 2010 at 09:39

Needs a respray.

richyfingers · 18 Apr 2010 at 10:29

Dr colourchip kit might sort it. Had great results with it previously.

Robdav · 18 Apr 2010 at 10:58

thanks chaps

Minxy · 18 Apr 2010 at 11:03

If they are only light then they may machine polish out.

ironman · 18 Apr 2010 at 11:15

It's removed the paint so won't machine polish.

markweatherill · 18 Apr 2010 at 11:18

gurdas said:
Needs a respray.

A full bare metal respray with photos, ideally.

Crossy · 18 Apr 2010 at 11:40

Fill the scratch with the same coloured paint. Sand it down then machine polish.

Robdav · 18 Apr 2010 at 11:41

Crossy said:
Fill the scratch with the same coloured paint. Sand it down then machine polish.

are you talking about one of those small paint pots from halfords mate??

Crossy · 18 Apr 2010 at 12:00

Robdav said:
are you talking about one of those small paint pots from halfords mate??

If you can find one with your paint code then, aye. Otherwise, go to a local paintshop (for car paint, obviously) and give them your paint code and they mix up a little tub for about a fiver. Your paintcode should be on the VIN plate or on a sticker somewhere in the car. VAG cars are usually in the boot under the carpet.

ironman · 18 Apr 2010 at 12:06

Please post photos after you are done, it's going to be a disaster but i'm up for a bit of comedy today.

Robdav · 18 Apr 2010 at 13:16

gurdas said:
Please post photos after you are done, it's going to be a disaster but i'm up for a bit of comedy today.

Thank you, but comments like that are uncalled for so next time you want to be a smart a*se go do it somewhere else. :rolleyes:

BurningHorizons · 18 Apr 2010 at 13:46

T-cut or Megs Scratch-X may help you out. Really depends on how bad the scratch is.

DM · 18 Apr 2010 at 14:01

Try a bit of colour magic or something 1st before you go trying to paint it.

If you dont already own a machine polisher, by the time you fill a scratch with paint, then buy a polisher, you might as well get it painted properly or a smart repair.