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Scratch removers

  • 15-01-2010 4:37pm
    #1
    Vudgie
    Registered Users Posts: 862 ✭✭✭


    Ok, more automobile problems!

    Someone scratched my car recently, could have been done on purpose by someone as it does not appear to have any dent and the scrtches dont appear too deep. Each scratch is about an inch long and they are in a horizontal direction across the passenger door.

    Someone recommended T-Cut to me as my best bet for fixing the problem myself. Is this the best product for this problem, my car is silver and I presume they are colour coded, how careful should I be about matching the colour?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Seperate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 774 ✭✭✭Seperate


    They're not 'colour coded' at all. T-Cut is an abrasive compound that will wear down the scratch to remove it. T-Cut is really old 'technology' and there are other options which will give better results, such as Meguairs ScratchX - which you'll also find in Halfords.

    Personally I don't think you'll be able to completly remove the scratch by hand. You should be able to improve the cosmetics though.


  • #3
    Vudgie
    Registered Users Posts: 862 ✭✭✭Vudgie


    Does your reccommendation just require rubbing in or is it more complicated than that?


  • #4
    TomMc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭TomMc


    If your fingernail catches it usually means you need some touch-up paint. Or else a scratch remover will at least reduce the bad look of it and make it slightly less noticeable.

    Meguiar's ScratchX is the mildest of all scratch removers. So mild that it is kind of safe even in the wrong hands. Autoglym's Paint Renovator would be more abrasive and so more risky. Apply the product sparingly and polish in the direction of the scratch using a soft cloth, microfibre not cotton. Whatever you do, do not polish in circles and only use light pressure, not a heavy handed approach. Check results as you go and increase pressure slightly as required till you get desired effect.

    Otherwise, this scratch remover kit is one of the best but I don't think it is sold in the shops.

    http://www.micksgarage.ie/proddetails.aspx?pid=185162&pk=0AD0C

    If in doubt, leave it to someone who knows what they are doing or else you could make it look a hell of alot worse.


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