Fixing scratches

[maphew_gq]

Hi Swaggers - before you reply with "it's only going to get scratches anyway" or "drive a commodore if you're worried about scratches" etc. I try to look after my gear the best I can, and I am happy to admit I have OCD or is it CDO (alphabetical!).

Anyway, I would like to remove or reduce a couple of scratches I've picked up on my series III GU?
Couple of scratches are down to the primer which are the ones I'd like to sort out for now.

Aprpeciate any ideas, suggestions or techniques/products.
Not looking to respray, but if there is an easy trick I'll give it a go.

Thanks

[Kit_e_kat9]

I paint any scratches on my vehicle with clear nail polish and forget them.  Call it Character if you like.  I also use clear nail polish to stop holes in my stockings from laddering.  Clear nail polish has many other uses than just for your nails.

Kit_e

[MarkGU]

gday mate.

i used to have a tan coloured car and used to get the turtle wax stuff called Color Cure Plus.......the polish comes in different colours and while it doesnt do much on the 1st application,after a few times the scratches do start to disappear.

[maphew_gq]

I paint any scratches on my vehicle with clear nail polish and forget them.  Call it Character if you like.  I also use clear nail polish to stop holes in my stockings from laddering.  Clear nail polish has many other uses than just for your nails.

Kit_e

Thanks Kit_e - I tend to agree when the scatches were done from being tough and manly, but I sratched the truck from being dumb! So rather not see it...

gday mate.

i used to have a tan coloured car and used to get the turtle wax stuff called Color Cure Plus.......the polish comes in different colours and while it doesnt do much on the 1st application,after a few times the scratches do start to disappear.

Thanks - a possible option.

[D4D]

Typically scratches are in the clear coat and not down to the colour or metal, unless someone keys your car down to the metal then the only option you have is repaint. I have had good success with Meguiars Scratch-X, applied with your fingers in a circular motion to fill the scratch then lightly buffed with a 100% cotton cloth, turning and folding the cloth as you go. You may need a couple of applications to fill the scratch. Depending on the scratch in may make it less visible or disappear completely.

Back in the old days...I used to spend a whole weekend hand polishing my Audi, it is the only way to get the ultimate finish.

[GeoffA]

Typically scratches are in the clear coat and not down to the colour or metal, unless someone keys your car down to the metal then the only option you have is repaint. I have had good success with Meguiars Scratch-X, applied with your fingers in a circular motion to fill the scratch then lightly buffed with a 100% cotton cloth, turning and folding the cloth as you go. You may need a couple of applications to fill the scratch. Depending on the scratch in may make it less visible or disappear completely.

Agree with all the above.

Scratch-X is good. You could also try Re-Po Paint Doctor. I've had good results with it as well.

[GGV8Cruza]

Back in the old days...I used to spend a whole weekend hand polishing my Audi, it is the only way to get the ultimate finish.

I thought you would give the same love and care to the Prado. The Patrol is due for its yearly pamper soon

GG

[D4D]

I thought you would give the same love and care to the Prado. The Patrol is due for its yearly pamper soon

Nope, that's why I bought white after owning two black cars in a row.

[GeoffA]

Nope, that's why I bought white after owning two black cars in a row.

Smart move.........

[kranky al]

if one side of my cruiser is getting too scratched i make sure i run the other side into the bush a bit more next trip to keep it looking even

hope that helps