cerealuk Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I noticed today that i have some very fine scratches on the rear arch of my zed.. they are very fine and I can only see them if I look very closely. Just wondering what is the recommended way to try and polish them out? Is T-Cut a no no ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 If they are very, very fine scratches, ie, if your fingernail doesn't catch on them, then I'd try a good quality Pre-wax, swirl remover, then wax, should cover a multitude of sins. My favourite products are Turbo Wax. http://www.turbowax.com/cat/swirl-remover/ Really important to use clean cloths when you apply the steps, allowing noted time to cure, before removing, and ensure that you don't apply or remove products in a swirling motion, straight lines either up or down, and gently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 T cut is definitely a no no Bronzees comments are correct and if it fails try using a DA machine if you have access to one and know how to use it. Combine that with mequiars ultimate compound. Most people use swirl X etc but they are not really up to the job, however you can use the ultimate compound by hand, just a bit more muscle power required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Depending if you want to fix it or make them disappear..... The likes of Auto Glym Super Resin Polish - most people have a bottle of it lying about - can be used to remove a lottle of the scratches and then will fill the rest. It's easy to use and does work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 DA machine with a medium polish pad, megs ultimate compound set to speed 4. Then wax. Job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprice Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 the finest wet and dry paper you can find, like a 2000grit will look awful after some light rubbing down, but after a polish it will be like new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I noticed today that i have some very fine scratches on the rear arch of my zed.. they are very fine and I can only see them if I look very closely. Just wondering what is the recommended way to try and polish them out? Is T-Cut a no no ? I have given a simple solution above but how much detailing experience do you have and what products do you have to hand? Just to make sure you get a solution that suits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Have a look on you tube, plenty of vids on there of professionals machine polishing out scratches etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerealuk Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I noticed today that i have some very fine scratches on the rear arch of my zed.. they are very fine and I can only see them if I look very closely. Just wondering what is the recommended way to try and polish them out? Is T-Cut a no no ? I have given a simple solution above but how much detailing experience do you have and what products do you have to hand? Just to make sure you get a solution that suits you. I would rate myself at somewhere between noob and total noob I have some autogleen polish at my disposal but don't mind going out to buy additional bits if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I noticed today that i have some very fine scratches on the rear arch of my zed.. they are very fine and I can only see them if I look very closely. Just wondering what is the recommended way to try and polish them out? Is T-Cut a no no ? I have given a simple solution above but how much detailing experience do you have and what products do you have to hand? Just to make sure you get a solution that suits you. I would rate myself at somewhere between noob and total noob I have some autogleen polish at my disposal but don't mind going out to buy additional bits if required Try that first bud. It's amazing the difference it can make. If it doesn't work, come back and ask for further advice. Where are you? You might just end up getting a kind member offering to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanageDave Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I noticed today that i have some very fine scratches on the rear arch of my zed.. they are very fine and I can only see them if I look very closely. Just wondering what is the recommended way to try and polish them out? Is T-Cut a no no ? I have given a simple solution above but how much detailing experience do you have and what products do you have to hand? Just to make sure you get a solution that suits you. I would rate myself at somewhere between noob and total noob I have some autogleen polish at my disposal but don't mind going out to buy additional bits if required I can confirm he is a noob...past his car the other day and i think if he leaves it dirty you wont notice the scratches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerealuk Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I noticed today that i have some very fine scratches on the rear arch of my zed.. they are very fine and I can only see them if I look very closely. Just wondering what is the recommended way to try and polish them out? Is T-Cut a no no ? I have given a simple solution above but how much detailing experience do you have and what products do you have to hand? Just to make sure you get a solution that suits you. I would rate myself at somewhere between noob and total noob I have some autogleen polish at my disposal but don't mind going out to buy additional bits if required I can confirm he is a noob...past his car the other day and i think if he leaves it dirty you wont notice the scratches Haha yes it is in desperate need of some love :-( I plan to put this right next week :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panman Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I've not tried it myself, and more of a sugestion. Depending on the depth of the scratch Turtlewax scratch removal kit seems to come up with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 G3 and a machine polisher......booooom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 It is possible to deal to scratches or the like, even by hand if you use good technique, products & clean cloths. Here's a car I detailed a few years back, was a shocker before!! You can't turn a pig's ear into a silk purse, but it was way better after. Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Must have arms like King Kong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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