Removing scratches

Post by **ani** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:56 pm

Does anyone know how to remove small scratches from paintwork. I've got some T-Cut scratch remover but it didn't do anything. Any good ideas on this one?

Post by **8009STEVE** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:59 pm

If it hasn't gone through to the undercoat, 1200 wet and dry, Tcut and polish.

Post by **ani** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:11 pm

Tried that but it's just left a small dull area with lots of scratches in

Looked better with the scratch!

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:17 pm

Cutting compound and hand polish. 1200 is a bit too coarse really best to use 2000 for fine scratches

Post by **ani** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:18 pm

Where do you buy cutting compound?

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:59 pm

Try your local bodyshop supplier.

Post by **ani** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:07 pm

OK - might just ask a local body shop for a teaspoon full

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:40 pm

If you get stuck T Cut will do, or Brasso, but go gently.

Post by **Pascal** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:14 pm

What type of paint do you have? Cellulose paint can be polished, but if your moggy had a 2-pack respray you can forget about it...

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:18 pm

Pascal wrote:What type of paint do you have? Cellulose paint can be polished, but if your moggy had a 2-pack respray you can forget about it...

Think I'd disagree with you there Pascal, there is no issue in cutting and polishin 2K paint.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:40 pm

Unless it has been overcoated with lacquer ? Is that not pretty much the 'norm' for 2k ?

Post by **aupickup** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:55 pm

nope dont think so but stand to be corrected if wrong

Post by **Dean** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:06 pm

You could always use some of this:

http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/cheapes ... 266672/495

I think you can mix it with some of your paint to give it colour!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:23 pm

If you have 'scrapes' rather than light surface scratches - it will need flatting down - possibly filling - and then painting.

Post by **cormorant** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:26 pm

I've done odd bits with toothpaste and a bit of rag in the past.......do you need it looking mint?

Post by **8009STEVE** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:29 pm

It is a very fine filler. I always call it knife putty. Use it after filler has been sanded to got a better finish. (Les chance of holes.)

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:32 pm

Laquer finish used to be associated with 'clear over base' normally a metallic colour. The base being a celly basecoat to which a 2K laquer was applied. For some years now manufacturers have applied this clear laquer to colours which are non metalic. The benefits of a 'clear' coat are, a clearer more lasting shine, and when cut/polished the original colour is not touched.
When spraying Minors with 2K we do not use a 'clear coat' unless its black or metalic, A colour only respray is normally termed a 'solid' colour.

Post by **Danglebbits** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:17 pm

This site is worth a look for tips on removing scratches etc.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

Dan

Post by **ASL642** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:57 pm

If it's celly paint buy a spray can of the same colour using the paint code. carefully sand the edgeds of the scratch with 2000 sandpaper and wash down and dry. Then spray a very quick "spray" of paint. Leave to dry and repeat a few times. This will build up the layers until it's level with the rest. Leave for 2 days to fully harden and then using wetndry sandpaper wetted gentally sand the whole area carefully. I use 3G cutting compound but they make finer. Rub over the edges of the new painted area to blend it in with existing paint. Wash and dry and polish.

Post by **listerjones** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:20 pm

Hi ani best way to remove scratches is farcela G3 compound paste with a polisher, you can do it by hand but takes some elbow grease. if its right down to the base or primer and you don't want to paint the whole panel, then mask each side of the scratch and use an air brush to aplly coats into the scratch, keep doing this a few coats, then when its set use 1500 wet n dry and flat down. This assuming the applied coats are above the original paint depth. then farcela g3 and a mop and good as new.