Clear Solution To Remove Scratches On Car

Bongalongherb

I have a lot of light scratches on my car, and I think it's time to sort this out. I heard of a product that is clear coloured liquid and you rub it over the area and it sort of weakens the paint so that when you rub it in it moves the paint over the scratched areas and whalla, no more scratches.

Does any-one here know of a good product like this which will do the job on light scratches ?

Thanks

Bong.

colm_mcm

It's made by JML as far as I know.
I'd use rubbing compound/tcut instead.


There's no way it could move the paint.

Aimeee

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PRIDE-SCRATCH-REMOVAL-METALLIC-COLOUR/dp/B0026ROE6Q/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Got this in aldi when they had it a while ago now.
It did an excellent job of a drawing the three year old did on the car...(with a stone!).
I'll never forget the stomach lurch when I noticed it for the first time, now it's vanished!

Bongalongherb

I picked up halfords dark green bottle with brush last year and it was terrible, it wasn't the right colour green as my car is 1999 and the paint darkens over time so it was absolutely worthless.

I think I'll go with the rubbing compound Colm mentioned. I'll give it a shot and see how she goes. Thanks.

Maybe this stuff ? http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repairs/car-body-fillers/halfords-rubbing-compound

chicorytip

I've tried that "magic pen" from JML myself. It works on very fine scratches. Be careful not to apply too much.

ianobrien

OP, your best bet is to ask in the Detailing sub-forum. There are some posters there who really know their stuff (Vectra and Curren).

Curran

Depends on what type of scrarches.

Rubbing compound might remove very very light scratches by hand.
The best solution is machine polishing, if they arent through the clear coat; otherwise it will need repainting.

Have you got a picture or two and will be able to advice further.

Bongalongherb

Curran wrote: »

Depends on what type of scrarches.

Rubbing compound might remove very very light scratches by hand.
The best solution is machine polishing, if they arent through the clear coat; otherwise it will need repainting.

Have you got a picture or two and will be able to advice further.

Yeah, the scrapes are all similar to these ones in the pic below.

Curran

To give you an example; the two deeper scratches that your eyes are drawn to, are quite deep. Along with the "N" looking scratch to the extreme left....not much can be done with those, perhaps made a little less obvious.
The rest of the paintwork would respond well to a machine polish, and 90% correct shouldnt be a problem. Anything that remains will not be noticeable unless really looking for it, under harsh light.

Bongalongherb

I see.

The joys of parking in supermarkets. Every time I come out there's another scratch, must be from trolleys or kids messing. So, the best bet is a machine polish it seems. How much would it cost to do the whole car do you think ?.