Car scratches - how to remove?

maxi_isa

We just got a brand new VW Golf a couple of weeks ago and noticed, when we first saw it in bright daylight at Easter, that there are quite a lot of fine scratches in two main clusters. (Don't ask me how they got there - I'm always careful about where I park, cleaning it etc.) Can anyone recommend a product for polishing or blending these out please. The paint is steel grey metallic. Any advice appreciated.

Lob_Rockster

I'd talk to the garage and say that given the light and weather, they were impossible to see when you collected the car.

you might be surprised; they will certainly be able to buff them out if they're fine

mumof3girls

my dad used to be a panel beater and sprayer. he would say t-cut , but if its very light should polish out with some auto glim.

maxi_isa

Many thanks Lob and Mumof3.
Actually my son has been trying to persuade me to take it up with the garage but I thought I'd have no come-back having accepted the car. However, with you, Lob, also suggesting this I have decided to contact them first. I've nothing to lose. If that fails I might try the Auto Glym or T-Cut (or pay the garage if it's not expensive!).

vansboy

Talk to the supplying dealer, this is too regular a thing, with new cars - they'll polish it PROPERLY for you, rather than risk spoiiling your paintwork, trying on your own.

Then take a peek in https://www.meguiars.co.uk check the hints n tips on keeping your car like new!!

See if you can buy their products from an independent car parts store & get a discount - it's a premiuim priced range, with good margins for them. Failing that Halfords stock it too.

Beats Autoglum & you'll be surprised at how easy it is to use!!

VB

Silent_Bob_3

Try cleaning it with a clay bar, then polishing it out some Autoglym or Meguiars. Failing that try some Super Swirl Remover or if you cant get any of that some T-cut although this is quite abrasive.

In future buy a wool wash mitt - dont use a sponge and rinse the car before you wash it.

maxi_isa

Bob, thanks for the advice but (excuse my ignorance) what on earth is a clay bar!?

Sui_Generis

Someone "keyed" (?) the B pillar on my car a few days ago and scratched up and down a few times what's the best way of removing it? It's not particularly superficial unfortunately.

Silent_Bob_3

maxi_isa wrote:

Bob, thanks for the advice but (excuse my ignorance) what on earth is a clay bar!?

Its a bar of clay specially made for cleaning cars.

www.meguiars.co.uk and search for clay, although the Meguiars clay bar isnt the best around.

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Sui - try www.chipsaway.co.uk- they'll be one local to you somewhere and they're mobile.

Sui_Generis

Thanks Bob.

maxi_isa

Good news - I followed Lob's advice and contacted my VW supplier. They insisted that their checks would have spotted any scratches before I took delivery but to show goodwill they sorted out the problem areas while I waited. They washed the car and used Auto Glym. The result is very good, almost perfect. Looking closely I can still see very, very faint marks but only because I'm looking for them. It's a good result and I'm delighted. All's well that ends well!