Hello to everyone , I had some light cat scratches and I used G 3 FORMULA PERMANT PROFESSIONAL
SCRATCH REMOVER PASTE … Is a black green tube from halfords you will not believe what happened …scratches r still there and I can see as I was using the cloth in circle movements I can see the shadow over it like cloudy…that part is not shiny any more…please please can you help?..[:">] [:-]
Hi Alex,
I would get a professional detailing company they use a machine to buff out all the scratches and the marks you have just mentioned.
I used Jordon F1 detailing, but they are a little to far from you I think.
Nicci
Thanks nicci very kind of you
Hi Alex,
G3 paste uses diminishing abrasive; it starts out course and becomes finer as you use the same application.
Use a fresh application of G3 til the cat scratches have almost gone - then continue gently with that same application of G3 without replenishing it - or switch to a finer abrasive such as T Cut Metallic (much finer than T Cut Original) which will gradually lessen those new marks.
A very slightly abrasive cleaner-polish such as Turtle Original will remove the final haze and restore the shine to match the old surface.
Hi rich M
I did use the g3 and did more scratches …have haze everywhere in the car
But thank you for the advice very kind
No probs Alex, once the cat scratches have gone go through the finer abrasives, T Cut Metallic, applying progressively less pressure as the haze clears, then Turtle Original.
Be careful with the T cut, I have really made a mess of our car by trying to remove light scratches with this and wish I’d not started!
Yes go carefully, we don’t know what exp you have. If it’s a Mk3 you should be polishing clear lacquer. Stop if you see colour on the rag as you’ve gone through, perhaps the scratches were too deep and it will need re-lacquering.
Polishing out scratches is a well trodden path of going through the abrasive grades. There’s nothing wrong with T Cut per se. Possibly its poor rep these days comes from it being introduced in the era of cellulose which needed cutting after spraying and when it oxidised after a few years.
Modern paint is harder and the finish is usually from the gun. They introduced the much finer T Cut Metallic in the 80’s iirc and the name just means it’s suitable for lacquered (usually metallic) finishes.
I had a quick Google and found this test where the guy finds it works fine. It may give you some pointers but familiarity (40 years in my case) helps,
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=76209
Just reading that article again, due credit to the guy’s honesty and thanks to him for posting it.
He didn’t seem to pick up on the fact though that T Cut Original and T Cut Metallic are different products (buy both and use them). He just chose Metallic as he had metallic paint. Then he used a sponge pad and (surprise) didn’t get much cut. Use a cloth made into a rubber pad and vary the cut with the applied pressure and whether it’s new liquid or old. Really, don’t blame the products, these things take practice.
Good morning , I have to say am very impressed with your photos , my car is black metalic paint , to be honest I never have used t cut as they say takes layers off from
Your paint? Eventually I think … Think will take a trip to halfords today and get the black metalic
Thank you very much !!!
Hi Alex,
All these abrasives remove paint. Only when we get to the lowest level of the scratch will it be removed. It’s important not to go too far and recognise if the scratch it too deep to polish out. If so leave it or have it re-painted. Usually a light cut and polish with the likes of T Cut Metallic followed by Turtle Original (green bottle) will improve them well enough, if not remove them completely.
I’ve only used coloured abrasives once, on dark metallic blue, with very limited success and really wouldn’t bother again. They offer a little cut and a coloured wax finish and are short term cosmetic at best ime.
Thank you rich M , the scratches I have r like thin hair that’s how thin r , ther cat scratches very small on the bonnet ,
So will try today to get them off