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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: clarky92 on 19 May 2018, 12:49

Title: Mark on bonnet
Post by: clarky92 on 19 May 2018, 12:49

Just cleaned the GTI

There is a mark on the bonnet, I think its from bug juice. Can only see it in direct sunshine and it basically looks like a small area of dull clearcoat.

I cannot for the life of me get rid of it.

Any tips?

Title: Re: Mark on bonnet
Post by: MjrSharpe on 19 May 2018, 12:53

You may have some luck with a polish / cutting compound. If it was only caused by a bug, Auto Finesse tripple should be sufficent by hand. It's a cleaner / polish / light wax all in one. Very useful and easy to use.

Title: Re: Mark on bonnet
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2018, 12:54

First try some tar/glue remover such as Autosmart Tardis.  But it sounds like it’s etched into the clearcoat in which case only polishing will remove it.  You could try some cutting compound on a foam pad done by hand but a DA polish would be much better.

Title: Re: Mark on bonnet
Post by: clarky92 on 19 May 2018, 13:02

Thanks, gut feeling was a machine polish.

Can it wait, as in waiting a few months wont do any further harm? I can have a full detail in a few months time by a professional

Title: Re: Mark on bonnet
Post by: AmbushReality on 19 May 2018, 15:18

I'd try the tar/glue remover (tardis) first, then clay bar, then if that doesn't go, compound/polish with DA.

Not sure I'd want to wait too long if it is etching in to the clear coat.