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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Coolhandluke on 13 February 2010, 18:19

Title: Lacquer scratch.
Post by: Coolhandluke on 13 February 2010, 18:19

Whats the best method of removing a couple of surface scratches in my lacquer ?
Whats the best scratch removal polish to use?

Title: Re: Lacquer scratch.
Post by: Dan J on 13 February 2010, 18:27

how deep is it?
if its too deep then no amount of polish will remove it :sad:
have a look at my scratch repair thread in the detailing section ( in the faqs and guide section at the top)

Title: Re: Lacquer scratch.
Post by: Coolhandluke on 13 February 2010, 20:00

Its barely hair thickness deep,will have a look at your suggestions,thanks.

Title: Re: Lacquer scratch.
Post by: Coolhandluke on 13 February 2010, 20:15

Cant see the FAQ section,where is it?

Title: Re: Lacquer scratch.
Post by: Dan J on 14 February 2010, 01:32

Detailing guides and faq
useful threads for detailing nerds!
Moderators: Rhyso, Guy

at the top of the page :wink:

Title: Re: Lacquer scratch.
Post by: Dan J on 14 February 2010, 01:36

from your description above, a rotory or a DA machine is best for removing scratches, if you havent got any of those then you could have a go by hand using a medium to fine compound rubbing in a circular motion with a soft pad using light to medium pressure going across the scratch.

Title: Re: Lacquer scratch.
Post by: Coolhandluke on 14 February 2010, 13:03

Thanks for the advice and info will give it a go,would some T-Cut be suitable?

Title: Re: Lacquer scratch.
Post by: cuprajake on 14 February 2010, 19:47

if your finger nail will catch in it you may struggle, better option would be to buy soe cheap lacquer in a spray can, spray some in the lid, then use a fine brush to touch in, once dry take down level with 2000 grade paper then use a machine or hand to polish it up, but be very carful as you can rub through

Title: Re: Lacquer scratch.
Post by: Coolhandluke on 14 February 2010, 19:54

Finger nail barely catches it , maybe will disappear through time with normal polishing,will see how it goes.