Arrgh A scratch

PaulB · 26th May 2007, 18:48

Hi All,

I managed to put a scratch on the side of my Civic, fortunately the culprit was a branch sticking out of a bush and not something really nasty. I scratch doesn't appear to have gone through to the metal rather left a mark on the paint. I have read the contents of the thread >
Scratches and before I go off and start t-cutting (if have had supraguarded) or using anthing similar I wondered if the mark would come off through a buffing cloth and some elbow grease.

Thanks everyone

Paul

Bungle · 26th May 2007, 21:07

I'd like to say it would go with a bit of a buff, but I know people on here who have had superficial scratches that apparently would not be buffed out.

Peekaboo · 26th May 2007, 21:37

Please dont use t cut on metalic, one of the best products I have used for scratches is meguiars scratch x, but like you said you might have to use a bit of elbow grease but its worth it, also you might have to keep doing it till it faids, then put a bit of wax over it, it costs about £9.00 from halfords or any good car shop.

Topcat · 26th May 2007, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

I'd like to say it would go with a bit of a buff, but I know people on here who have had superficial scratches that apparently would not be buffed out.

I will be one of them

I have one now on the tailgate that doesnt come out but the good news is it only shows when dirt has settled in it

Charles_Harding · 27th May 2007, 11:52

Before you start using any of those 'deep cleaning' products be aware that as with all metallics, there is a clear laquer put on top of the 'metallic' bit to create the shine.

If you buff too hard you'll damage that area!

"I ensure that I bath at least twice a year, whether I need it or not!"

Charles H.

allan40alt · 27th May 2007, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Before you start using any of those 'deep cleaning' products be aware that as with all metallics, there is a clear laquer put on top of the 'metallic' bit to create the shine.

If you buff too hard you'll damage that area!

"I ensure that I bath at least twice a year, whether I need it or not!"

Charles H.

...and; the paint on a Civic is not very thick! Mer make a scratch treatment and it comes with a video (what's one of them?) showing how to fill a scratch with paint and clear lacquer and then finishing. Looks good when they demonstrate it on QVC. If you can see any 'white' in the scratch then it will never 'cut in' as it is already showing the base coat.

Charles_Harding · 27th May 2007, 16:50

Looks like a complete respray is needed then!

"If the cat walk models get any younger they will be foetuses signed up by Dior and Co.!"

Charles H.

MC Hammer · 30th May 2007, 19:20

If the scratch isn't too wide careful application of touch up paint before polishing might be enough to hide it. (by careful I mean only in the scratch and not on the remaining paint, of course let it dry before polishing.

26th May 2007, 18:48	#1 (permalink)
PaulB Valve Cap Join Date: 5th October 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Arrgh A scratch Hi All, I managed to put a scratch on the side of my Civic, fortunately the culprit was a branch sticking out of a bush and not something really nasty. I scratch doesn't appear to have gone through to the metal rather left a mark on the paint. I have read the contents of the thread > Scratches and before I go off and start t-cutting (if have had supraguarded) or using anthing similar I wondered if the mark would come off through a buffing cloth and some elbow grease. Thanks everyone Paul

27th May 2007, 11:52	#5 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	Polishers Beware! Before you start using any of those 'deep cleaning' products be aware that as with all metallics, there is a clear laquer put on top of the 'metallic' bit to create the shine. If you buff too hard you'll damage that area! *"I ensure that I bath at least twice a year, whether I need it or not!"* Charles H.

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26th May 2007, 21:07	#2 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'd like to say it would go with a bit of a buff, but I know people on here who have had superficial scratches that apparently would not be buffed out.

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Peekaboo Valve Cap Join Date: 14th May 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Please dont use t cut on metalic, one of the best products I have used for scratches is meguiars scratch x, but like you said you might have to use a bit of elbow grease but its worth it, also you might have to keep doing it till it faids, then put a bit of wax over it, it costs about £9.00 from halfords or any good car shop.

27th May 2007, 16:50	#7 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looks like a complete respray is needed then! *"If the cat walk models get any younger they will be foetuses signed up by Dior and Co.!"* Charles H.

30th May 2007, 19:20	#8 (permalink)
MC Hammer Kids use a lot of space Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: UK Posts: 608 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	If the scratch isn't too wide careful application of touch up paint before polishing might be enough to hide it. (by careful I mean only in the scratch and not on the remaining paint, of course let it dry before polishing.