Scratch removal/Paint touch up

[elPaulio]

Hi guys/gals,

Just wondering what the best thing to use on Phantom Black paint is to get rid of small scratches?

A bit scared to just get the old T-Cut out and have a go as I'm never convinced it won't ruin the Pearlescent finish!!

Any advice welcomed with open arms :beerchug:

Cheers

Paul :biglaugh:

[wizbongre]

Hi Paul,

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/ is your new friend :)

Gareth.

[elPaulio]

Wow!!! My eyes are opened!!!

I'm not as OCD as I thought I was ;)

How on earth am I going to split my time between Detailing World and VWAF?!?!?!?! ARghhhh.......

Paul :biglaugh:

[shaziman]

Farecla G3 for large scratches and G10 for fine scratches.

[elPaulio]

Hey Shaziman,

Cool, does these work well with the Pearlescent paint?
I'm a bit worried that I'll ruin the finish on the paint!!

Cheers

Paul :biglaugh:

[mkc]

Hi, there are much better products available then the ones listed below so it depends on how deep the scratches are and how much you want to spend.

Assuming its only on top of the clear coat they will be easy to remove by hand as its not actually touched the paint. Look at www.cleanyoucar.co.uk (http://www.cleanyoucar.co.uk) Can you feel them with your nails if you run your nail over the scratch?

DO NOT use T Cut.
Ensure that the area is very clean to begin with and all surface dirt has been removed, this ensure that you do not grind in any small particles into the paint and make it worse. Possibly clay the area
Look at Meguairs Scratch X, Meguiars Bodyshop #9 Swirl Remover, Carlack 68 - Scratch Remover Paste and Chemical Guys - Scratch & Swirl Buff Polish

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polish/chemical-guys-scratch-swirl-buff-polish/prod_147.html

Ensure you buy some quality applicator pads and cloths.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/clearkote-wax-applicator-pad/prod_124.html

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/cat_5.html

Wax, depending on the type of finish you want, deep, wet, just plain shiney
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/victoria-wax/cat_60.html

Ive used 3 of those products above on a 2006 A3 Maurtiuas Blue which I think is Pearl Paint. Ensure you cover with some good wax after wards and it will be as good as new.

Yes Ive got OCD

[elPaulio]

Hey mkc.

Fantastic site, think I'll be spending my lunch hour trawling through it :D

Will probly go for the Megs stuff, as I can get that from the local shop rather than waiting for it through the post!! OCD and am impatient!!

Cheers

Paul :biglaugh:

[mkc]

Scratch X is probably your best bet from Halfords or MotoMan or something. I cannot stress how important a quality applicator pad and cloth is needed tho, you could end up making it worse. Good luck but Im sure you will be fine with scratch x and some patience if you do it by hand.:D

[elPaulio]

Cheers mate,
There's a Halfords just down from my work so i'll probably go have a nosey in there and see what there pads and cloths are like!

will let you know how I get on!

Cheers

Paul :biglaugh:

[d0nr0b]

Cheers mate i have the same issue with a little scratch on phantom black so will do the same!

[elPaulio]

I bought some Scrath-X and it gets rid of swirl marks and the smallest of scratches after a couple of applications.

Have got some other Megs stuff for the bigger scratches but need to get an electrical applicator as by hand isn't enough to break it down or something!!! Don't really understand, just know I ain't got big enough arms to make it work properly ;)

Paul :biglaugh:

[Young Kenny]

Cheers mate,
There's a Halfords just down from my work so i'll probably go have a nosey in there and see what there pads and cloths are like!

will let you know how I get on!

Cheers

Paul :biglaugh:

Paul,

don't bother with Halfords - use www.motorgeek.co.uk (http://www.motorgeek.co.uk) to buy products. Ron is a top man. Used Ron before - great choice of products and it's top quality gear with service to match.
Also have a look at www.autopia.org (http://www.autopia.org) and www.detailingworld.co.uk (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk) for information & research.

My wife has a new MX5 that I spend hours cleaning/detailing and the OCD has rubbed off on to the A4 as well. I recommend P21S wax - good stuff and doesn't leave any white residue. And if you have a chamois leather, throw it in the bin - microfibre drying towels will open your eyes. There's loads of other things I could wax lyrical (:Blush2: pun) over, but I'm beginning to bore myself just writing this down :p.

Enjoy!!!!