Repairing scratches
#1
02-13-2007, 05:38 PM
Repairing scratches
Hi All,
On my black A3, are sections with visible swirls and even some horizontal scratches. They are not deep but bad enough to dull the finish. Short of having the car professionally detailed with unknown results, is there a process or procedure or a product that I could first try to hide them sufficiently or even fix or repair themso the finish will not have a dull look in those areas.
Any information or suggestions you can provide would be appreciated.
On my black A3, are sections with visible swirls and even some horizontal scratches. They are not deep but bad enough to dull the finish. Short of having the car professionally detailed with unknown results, is there a process or procedure or a product that I could first try to hide them sufficiently or even fix or repair themso the finish will not have a dull look in those areas.
Any information or suggestions you can provide would be appreciated.
#2
02-13-2007, 05:40 PM
RE: Repairing scratches
ORIGINAL: Threeputt
Hi All,
On my black A3, are sections with visible swirls and even some horizontal scratches. They are not deep but bad enough to dull the finish. Short of having the car professionally detailed with unknown results, is there a process or procedure or a product that I could first try to hide them sufficiently or even fix or repair themso the finish will not have a dull look in those areas.
Any information or suggestions you can provide would be appreciated.
Hi All,
On my black A3, are sections with visible swirls and even some horizontal scratches. They are not deep but bad enough to dull the finish. Short of having the car professionally detailed with unknown results, is there a process or procedure or a product that I could first try to hide them sufficiently or even fix or repair themso the finish will not have a dull look in those areas.
Any information or suggestions you can provide would be appreciated.
#3
02-13-2007, 07:25 PM
RE: Repairing scratches
Thanks for the reply. I am talking about a lot of scratches. Some are like the spider web variety and others are asI mentioned before. I wish they were just isolated ones which could be fixed as you suggested, but unfortunately they are not. Theyare all good reasons never to go through a car wash as I am sure that's the reason for their appearance.
#5
02-13-2007, 07:58 PM
RE: Repairing scratches
ORIGINAL: Threeputt
Thanks for the reply. I am talking about a lot of scratches. Some are like the spider web variety and others are asI mentioned before. I wish they were just isolated ones which could be fixed as you suggested, but unfortunately they are not. Theyare all good reasons never to go through a car wash as I am sure that's the reason for their appearance.
Thanks for the reply. I am talking about a lot of scratches. Some are like the spider web variety and others are asI mentioned before. I wish they were just isolated ones which could be fixed as you suggested, but unfortunately they are not. Theyare all good reasons never to go through a car wash as I am sure that's the reason for their appearance.
I'd check with a professional detail shop on what your car would require. If the scratch is not deep and is still black then you can buff that out. Otherwise some minor paint touchup is required.
#8
02-14-2007, 12:53 AM
RE: Repairing scratches
I use products by Zaino. Check out their web site. Sounds likeZ-5 and then wax action to me.
http://www.zainostore.com/
sK
http://www.zainostore.com/
sK
#9
02-14-2007, 02:13 PM
RE: Repairing scratches
HD Cleanse by Zymol also works great for removing minor scratches. The other thing I use are the compounds that Griot's Garage sells. They have 3 or 4 different compounds depending on how bad the scratches are. They work very well paired with their orbital and foam pads, and it is nearly impossible to burn your paint...even for the guy who has never used a buffer before!