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Offline SRGTD

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Re: Removing a light plastic graze from paintwork
« Reply #10 on: 14 August 2019, 11:38 »
I scratched/cuffed the laquer on my GTI PP's bumper when putting a large box in the boot.  It was really noticable.  However I used the G3 compound which came in a tube, cannot think of the exact name.  But it really worked a treat and after a lot of effort and care while rubbing the compound in gentle over time, the scuff/scratch had completely disappeared and paint work appears as if new again.

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Offline Brenbo

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Re: Removing a light plastic graze from paintwork
« Reply #11 on: 14 August 2019, 12:13 »
Yep, thats the stuff.  Was sceptical before I used it, but once I saw the results I was amazed how well it removed the scuff.  But I would air on the side of caution while using as i believe it smooths/blends the existing surrounding lacquer in to the scuffed area (hence thins the coating in the area used).  But I may be wrong about this as it has a been a long while since i last used it. 

Offline Gnasher

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Re: Removing a light plastic graze from paintwork
« Reply #12 on: 14 August 2019, 12:56 »
Yep, thats the stuff.  Was sceptical before I used it, but once I saw the results I was amazed how well it removed the scuff.  But I would air on the side of caution while using as i believe it smooths/blends the existing surrounding lacquer in to the scuffed area (hence thins the coating in the area used).  But I may be wrong about this as it has a been a long while since i last used it.

You are right - I mentioned G3 cutting compound earlier with a warning to go easy with it. That said, I've never gone all the way through any lacquer when using it (mainly on the wife's "scratch magnet")
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Offline MKgti

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Re: Removing a light plastic graze from paintwork
« Reply #13 on: 14 August 2019, 17:29 »
G3 compound is good BUT do a little at a time, if u go to hard it can cut too hard.
I found this out on my previous car trying to get a scratch out.
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