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experience of dealing with scratches on car paint work


intexasatthe moment

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There are (generally) three layers to car paint - undercoat, colour layer and top clear layer. T-cut will help you if it is just the top layer. If the scratch is through the colour layer then you may need to repaint.
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intexasatthe moment Wrote:

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> Thank you .

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> It is an old banger ,just trying to prolong it's

> life .

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> Stitch in time and all that .



If you aren't worried about its appearance, can't you just shove some anti rust stuff. (technical term) on the scratched bits?

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If the colour layer is damaged you will (a) not be able to polish out the scratch (b) risk this becoming a rust spot


You can rub it down and respray the area with an aerosol - the match will be dreadful


You can respray the whole panel - hard work


You can touch it up with a brush - most dealers will sell a thin pot with a brush - it will still show


You can paint over with Hammerite - it will slow down the rust but not hide the scratch


You used to be able to get scratch kits that included some pigment to help mask the scratch


Not in this recommendation though: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/86280/best-scratch-removers-2017

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Sadly some fugger put paint stripper on my then newish car. I went on line and bought a special kit of base coat, colour and lacquer.


I've messed with cars for years, had summer jobs both in a company doing up light commercials and a paint manufacturer. Modern vehicles are just so much more difficult to touch up.


The job on my vehicle wasn't bad, and the damage on the roof panel so is not so obvious. But it still shows.


On the good side they don't rot like they used to.

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Mick Mac Wrote:

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> I think they give you a free quote - so nothing to lose

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> https://www.chipsaway.co.uk


I booked the local chipsaway guy a while ago. He didn't show up.


So took it into JS Coachworks in Forest Hill for a quote. They couldn't be bothered to get back to me with a quote, even after chasing. I guess the job's too small for them (5 or 6 scratches of various size/depth) but I won't be returning.


Any other suggestions appreciated (too deep for T-Cut)

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