Author Topic: heat marks on the bonnet,  (Read 2505 times)

Offline sharki786

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,708
  • GOT BOOST??
heat marks on the bonnet,
« on: 01 September 2009, 20:41 »
hi all,

just a little query, i have heat marks on the bonnet caused from the engine heat, what is the best way of getting rid of this? i will post pics later as its too dark to take a pic now, i visited halford and the guy there said to use Autoglym Paint Renovator that might help, before i start wasting money i would like to hear some "pro" advice.

Thanks to all who help out.

Sharki  :wink:
« Last Edit: 01 September 2009, 20:49 by sharki786 »
*****MK3 Anniversary*****
*****MK4 GTI T*****

Offline Guy

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 6,118
Re: heat marks on the bonnet,
« Reply #1 on: 01 September 2009, 21:06 »
would like to see pictures first before adding any real comment to this  :smiley:

Offline sharki786

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,708
  • GOT BOOST??
Re: heat marks on the bonnet,
« Reply #2 on: 01 September 2009, 21:39 »
ok mate will do
*****MK3 Anniversary*****
*****MK4 GTI T*****

Offline Dan J

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,775
  • Pro Valeting and correcting paint since 95
Re: heat marks on the bonnet,
« Reply #3 on: 08 September 2009, 13:21 »
any pics yet dude? i the same as guy dont want to comment till we've seen some piccys;)
I EAT CARNAUBA FLAKES FOR BREAKFAST!!!

Offline sharki786

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,708
  • GOT BOOST??
Re: heat marks on the bonnet,
« Reply #4 on: 08 September 2009, 15:58 »
sorry mate its hard as the marks dont show up properly im going to try and get a pic again now.
*****MK3 Anniversary*****
*****MK4 GTI T*****

Offline sharki786

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,708
  • GOT BOOST??
Re: heat marks on the bonnet,
« Reply #5 on: 08 September 2009, 16:18 »




thats the best i could get mate
« Last Edit: 08 September 2009, 16:29 by sharki786 »
*****MK3 Anniversary*****
*****MK4 GTI T*****

Offline Dan J

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,775
  • Pro Valeting and correcting paint since 95
Re: heat marks on the bonnet,
« Reply #6 on: 08 September 2009, 18:15 »
thats cool dude i can see that :wink: the thing is!!! is it under the clearcoat or on top? if its on top then you can get that out with a rotory and some compound :smiley:

if its under the clearcoat then its a respray im afraid :cry:
I EAT CARNAUBA FLAKES FOR BREAKFAST!!!

Offline sharki786

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,708
  • GOT BOOST??
Re: heat marks on the bonnet,
« Reply #7 on: 08 September 2009, 20:41 »
if i run my hand over it, its smooth dont feel it so its a spary jobie?
*****MK3 Anniversary*****
*****MK4 GTI T*****

Offline Guy

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 6,118
Re: heat marks on the bonnet,
« Reply #8 on: 08 September 2009, 21:59 »
its hard to tell... it might polish out.. it looks to me like there has been a rain shower/night dew and then the engine has heated up all the water and evaporated it and just left water marks behind..

Offline Dan J

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,775
  • Pro Valeting and correcting paint since 95
Re: heat marks on the bonnet,
« Reply #9 on: 10 September 2009, 10:12 »
get some polish and try buffing it by hand and see if it improves or removes it.

try megs scratchX.
I EAT CARNAUBA FLAKES FOR BREAKFAST!!!