Amateur mistake - Polishing?

[edd_jedi]

While cleaning my car yesterday I didn't notice that the jet wash hose had got caught around one of the mirrors, so it has rattled against the door and left quite a lot of abrasion :evil: It's only very light scratching, you can't even feel it, but it stands out like a sore thumb on blue paint!

I am sure it can be polished out, but I've never done any polishing before. Is something like T-Cut up to the job, or am I better off buying an electric polisher? If I go the electric route, is it safe for a novice to be let loose on paintwork!? Any advice appreciated.

 

[PerryGunn]

If you're going to try to polish it out by hand, start with something like Super Resin Polish and see how you get on - SRP is a lightly abrasive polish with a lot of fillers and can produce good results

 

[Nova2k7]

If you're going to try to polish it out by hand, start with something like Super Resin Polish and see how you get on - SRP is a lightly abrasive polish with a lot of fillers and can produce good results

As far as i know there are no abrasives in AG SRP at all. SRP is all fillers and will not last long during the winter.

If you are close to West Yorkshire then i may be able to assist you.

 

[Adamski]

I thought SRP was a slight abrasive. Worked wonders on my black zed for filling light swirls


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[Stug]

I also thought SRP has a very fine cut ?

 

[Nova2k7]

I also thought SRP has a very fine cut ?

I thought SRP was a slight abrasive. Worked wonders on my black zed for filling light swirls


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nope, its only a filler. if used in conjunction with a good wax the results can be good but are not permanent.

 

[PerryGunn]

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=100889

What is Autoglym Super Resin Polish (SRP)?
SRP is probably one of the most popular products from Autoglym.
It is a lightly abrasive polish with a lot of fillers and it also contains a light sealant.

 

[Nova2k7]

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=100889

What is Autoglym Super Resin Polish (SRP)?
SRP is probably one of the most popular products from Autoglym.
It is a lightly abrasive polish with a lot of fillers and it also contains a light sealant.

I believe this is the new formula, as far as i know the older formulas do not contain any

 

[Simon_P]

Megs scratch x would get most marks out by hand, on the shelf at halfrauds

 

[Wildfire]

A light abrasive, such as a swirl remover may do it. If it's a bit more serious, Faraclea G3.

 

[Taz]

this is why you should only wash your car if its absolutely desperate

i will do mine next summer

 

[edd_jedi]

Here's a quick photo:



It looks much worse than it actually is, you can't feel it at all so I'm hoping very little polishing will be required to remove it. I'm just not sure if it's severe enough to warrant an electric polisher.

 

[PerryGunn]

If that's right under the wing mirror, you're likely to have difficulty getting to the area with a machine polisher anyway - remember, anything that can be done with a machine polisher can be done by hand, it just takes a bit (or lot) longer, but the upside is that you're less likely to do any damage that could require a respray to put right

 

[tomscott]

Use mags ultimate compound then polish and wax will be no probs

 

[aquazi]

i would use megs scratch x on first then SRP.

Or find a friend with a DA/ garage who may do it for you for free.. wouldnt take long to fix.

I had a similar mark on my bonnet where the ribbon i had on my car for my wedding rubbed.

I used G3 by hand and got rid of it.

 

[edd_jedi]

OK thanks guys, will give that a go first before letting loose with a polisher :lol:

 

[Wildfire]

G3, shold get the worst out of that. I'm not sure how abrasive Scratch X is.

 

[PerryGunn]

Remember, when polishing you should chose the least aggressive way of removing the marks consistent with it being done in a reasonable time - try the least aggressive polish you have available first and only move up to more aggressive if necessary

The biggest mistake you can make is trying to rush things and using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut - the finer the polish you use, the better the end result

 

[the cueball]

If that's right under the wing mirror, you're likely to have difficulty getting to the area with a machine polisher anyway - remember, anything that can be done with a machine polisher can be done by hand, it just takes a bit (or lot) longer, but the upside is that you're less likely to do any damage that could require a respray to put right

problem solved with a RotEx bar... ;-)

always looks better when a professional is using it to polish a Lambo though....






but I agree with your other post, always start with the least aggressive combo and work back, and take your time!

 

[andysat]

I am sure I have seen a page where the products are all lined up in order of aggressiveness.