Removing Cat Scratches

macroman

Just got myself a new (to me) car, and the neighbours cat has ruined the paintwork on the bonnet!

The whole bonnet is covered in little scratches from its claws and although they're unsightly I can't feel them so I assume that they haven't cut into the paintwork.

I've tried to give it a polish using some Turtlewax I had in the shed, but it hasn't made much of a difference. It only bothers me as it's a dark metallic blue paint and they are unsightly little scratches on visible when you're up close.

I have a buffer, but no compound, I have T-cut but I'm afraid that it might be a bit to aggressive and abrasive for the depth of the scratches. Last thing I want to do is make it worse!

Anyone got any solutions to help me sort it out? (aside from killing the cat :rolleyes:)

sean1141

try some autoglym super resin polish http://shop.cleancar.ie/AutoGlym-Super-Resin-Polish-325ml.html can be got in halfords also. or else try http://shop.cleancar.ie/Chemical-Guys-P40-Polish.html both followed up by a good coat of wax..

Neilw

sean1141 wrote: »

try some autoglym super resin polish http://shop.cleancar.ie/AutoGlym-Super-Resin-Polish-325ml.html can be got in halfords also. or else try http://shop.cleancar.ie/Chemical-Guys-P40-Polish.html both followed up by a good coat of wax..

Super resin will only hide the scratches, it's not much of a cutting compound.

I would advise to use some meguiars scratch x 2.0, apply it with a damp microfibre applicator and work in well. This should remove most of the light scratches.
Apply a sealant or wax on top for durability.

vectra

Neilw wrote: »

Super resin will only hide the scratches, it's not much of a cutting compound.

I would advise to use some meguiars scratch x 2.0, apply it with a damp microfibre applicator and work in well. This should remove most of the light scratches.
Apply a sealant or wax on top for durability.

And then Kill the cat as he will only do it again

Run_to_da_hills

macroman wrote: »

Just got myself a new (to me) car, and the neighbours cat has ruined the paintwork on the bonnet!

The whole bonnet is covered in little scratches from its claws and although they're unsightly I can't feel them so I assume that they haven't cut into the paintwork.

I've tried to give it a polish using some Turtlewax I had in the shed, but it hasn't made much of a difference. It only bothers me as it's a dark metallic blue paint and they are unsightly little scratches on visible when you're up close.

I have a buffer, but no compound, I have T-cut but I'm afraid that it might be a bit to aggressive and abrasive for the depth of the scratches. Last thing I want to do is make it worse!

Anyone got any solutions to help me sort it out? (aside from killing the cat :rolleyes:)

First remove the cat and get your self a BB gun or decent catterpult.

More than likely the cat has scratched the clear coat so I wouldn't go too hard. I have used tcut for removing similar scratches.

bmw535d

id go over to the neighbor and ask them to pay for a professional to fix it.

Eric Cartman

apply resin polish to the car, get cat a set of microfibre gloves http://www.snotr.com/video/824 and he can be a help

Compudaro

I second the Meguiars Scratch X suggestion, did a lovely job removing cat scratches from the black bonnet of my previous car. I find it works best applied using a dry microfibre cloth working very small areas at a time. Put some elbow grease into it though as its success is dependent on the diminishing abrasives it contains - safe on your paintwork but it does take a little effort! Good luck!

Sprinkling a little vinegar on the ground around the front of your car should keep that F*^%ING Feline at bay! (Most cats hate the smell of it.)

macroman

My dog has been pissing of the neighbours for years...cocking his leg on their wheels anytime they park their car - they just got their own back :rolleyes:

Looked up the Meguiars Scratch X and it looks like good stuff and seen a video which removed very similar scratches to what I've got with ease.

So I'll get myself up to PR Reillys on Tuesday for Meguiars Scratch X2 and a new microfibre mit, I already have some carnuba wax to apply afterwards (the Mr Miyagi method ).

Cheers lads. Will let you know how I get on