Car Scratch removal

[Lumiere]

T-cut never worked for me, even for the lightest scratches ...

What about proper waxing/polishing done with power tools, I would assume that should last more than a couple of days ?

[lukemg]

Agreed Northernlad ! It's a newish, qualityish vehicle, these are very superficial scratches (you can't really feel them, they probably show up more due to colour). Stealer produced some magic stuff (possibly Meguirs ?, think he suggested it was v.expensive but would still be worth it ) which seemed to remove a few completely when I first got it but it has acquired a few more. Saw a recent advert for some stuff from JML. As suggested T-cut would be last resort on an old fader, would not consider it for this !

[northernladuk]

Just to be a pedant I would not advice T-Cut but depends on the car. If it is a quality car, newish with a deep colour and metallic I would avoid it like the plague. T-Cut is nothing more than a very(!) abrasive polish. Yes it may take the scratch and get the scratch out but it will also buff the area around it and if you have the afore mentioned car you are going to be left with swirls which show up in sunlight and close inspection and look bloody awful.

I personally would get a shop to do it to us a buffer if you want it completely out. If not start with a very smooth polish and go up until it's gone rather than go for the most abrasive finish first.

If its a banger with 80k on the clock then I guess T-Cut it...

[AtW]

As you are selling it, if the scatch has gone to the white undercoat then use a felt-tip pen and then a wipe over with a cloth. It covers the scratch better than paint but it only lasts a few days.

Nice advice Paddy, very "nice"

[Paddy]

As you are selling it, if the scatch has gone to the white undercoat then use a felt-tip pen and then a wipe over with a cloth. It covers the scratch better than paint but it only lasts a few days.

[Clippy]

As mentioned, try a bit of T-Cut first.

If that doesn't work, contact your local Chips Away franchisee.

I used my local one a couple of times and he was excellent - he covered up the scratches and you couldn't see his work as it was well blended in with the original (metallic) paintwork.

Word of caution, the quality of franchisees can vary so do a search on some motoring forums to see if yours comes recommended.

[Spacecadet]

bodyshop/accident repair center. Make sure they know that it's NOT an insurance job and you'll get a reasonable quote.
Recently got a huge scrape taken out of my wifes car, cost £150 including a complete car valet and the panel looks brand new.

[Paddy]

All - yes I know this isn't tyresmoke.net but anyone know the best way to remove/hide a number of very superficial scratches in the dark grey metallic paintwork.

Is it a hire car?

[Churchill]

T-Cut - one of the ones that has the built in colour.

[lukemg]

Buy a new car.

Threaded.

Agreed, that is the plan !

[Churchill]

All - yes I know this isn't tyresmoke.net but anyone know the best way to remove/hide a number of very superficial scratches in the dark grey metallic.

Buy a new car.

Threaded.

[lukemg]

All - yes I know this isn't tyresmoke.net but anyone know the best way to remove/hide a number of very superficial scratches in the dark grey metallic paintwork.