I scratched a car and don't know what to do!

Chickabiddybex

Ok, I won't jump the gun, I'll ask the neigbour if he would consider trying a polish first before getting any myself. He may have a preference for a particular one or he may have some himself or he may have already taken it to a garage or something - I'll see when I get home.

Thanks again everyone!

neilmcl

Autoglym Super Resin polish will do the job, not as cheap as T-cut but not as harsh either and will take care of any light scratches should there be any.

fivetide

There are different things at play here.


The paint needs renovating and the mark removing. That's T-Cut if you really want to see if it will shift or paint renovator mentioned above.


Then there is polish, often these have an element of paint cleaner in there too but they are not meant to really remove hard marks.


Finally there is the wax on top. Some polishes claim to wax too but the real benefit is in applying a stand alone product. That's why AutoGlym also make a Extra Gloss Protection to use after you have polished with SRP.


If you really want to go crazy and get the best stuff


AutoGlym Paint Renovator
AutoGlym Super Resin Polish
AutoGlym Extra Gloss Protection


All with nice microfiber cloths. Of course borrowing is the cheap option but if all else fails you can butter him up further by leaving the rest of the bottle as Christmas gifts


Do speak with him first though. No point spending for no reason but he sounds decent enough.

JustinR1979

Autoglym is going crazy and getting the best stuff?

fivetide

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Autoglym is going crazy and getting the best stuff?

Helpful comment. Want to make some suggestions or just pick fault?


AutoGlym is excellent stuff. Didn't want to confuse to OP with Meguiars, Poorboys etc and instead wanted to recommend good stuff, in a range, you can find at Halfords.


It is a lot better than many things on the market though but isn't cheap. Certainly not Tesco Value etc.

JustinR1979

Well it's half decent stuff, but going crazy would be Zymol or something high end, not your run of the mill average product for average person


For situation in question any polish knocking around in a friends/relatives shed will do if it's just removal of some plastic from on top of clearcoat.

custardy

How about paying for a valet and mopping. If it comes out your neighbour has a nice shiny car as way of an apology.

fivetide

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Well it's half decent stuff, but going crazy would be Zymol or something high end, not your run of the mill average product for average person

I disagree it is run of the mill but I do take the point. As I said, I just wanted to recommend something that would:


a. Work
b. do a good job

there is a secret C factor in that the chap would appreciate the OP has got the right stuff for the job.

For situation in question any polish knocking around in a friends/relatives shed will do if it's just removal of some plastic from on top of clearcoat.

We're hopeful that's all it is but I'd rather get the right tools and do the job first time rather than risk not shifting it.


Personally I'd be in there with the T-Cut to make sure the mark is shifted. If that doesn't move it, nothing will.

JustinR1979

Not arguing with you, method is often more important than product used.
Lets face it, 99% of people polish their car, but no mention of ever protecting it with a wax or sealant!

d123

custardy wrote: »

How about paying for a valet and mopping. If it comes out your neighbour has a nice shiny car as way of an apology.

Now that's the best idea in the thread.