newbie claying & scratch removal

[spear]

Morning all

I'm in the process of claying my golf, its coming up nicely but there are scratches all over it, some deep some just surface scuff. What can i do to improve the scratches, especially the surface ones as the deep scratches are going to need some proffesional attention!

I've read loads of threads in this section and have bought Megs Clays kit, super resin polish and some decent wax but if i use these in oerder will they improve the look of the scratches or will i need to apply a cutting compound after claying and washing?

unfortunatley i'll be doing it all by hand so it's going to be hard work!!

any help much appreciated.

[tech1889]

none of them will really get rid of scratches if you want to get rid of scratches you will need some compound..

[Dan J]

yep its going to be very hard work by hand mate, yes you need to polish after you've washed clayed and rinsed again, you'll find that you wont get uniform results by hand unless your technique is good,plus its going to take you ages. have you thought about getting it machined by a pro or even getting a DA machine and do it yourself?

[spear]

well it did take me ages to clay, wash, polish and wax by hand and the results are good to my eye. looks clean and shiny but definitely needs to be machined with some sort of compound as there are loads of scratches etc that diminish the overall look.

i have considered paying someone to do it and also thought about getting a machine polisher although i wouldnt know where to start with this!

i guess i could practice on the bonnet as it already has some laquer peal after a squadron of birds had a 'poo party' on it a while ago while i was away. is there anything that can be done with laquer peal apart from respray or a replacement bonnet?

[Dan J]

nope!!! if the laquers peeling/peeled then its a full rub down and respray or like you said get another bonnet the same colour.