Repair Scratch Marks on Car

[Honda2]

Hi

 

Just got a fine line of scratch on my car as well as some scratches (some white marks)not sure how it is cause. Any idea how can I repair them. My heart really hurts...help guys.

[Gorilla41]

Well i did the repair a few time.

 

1. Is the scratch mark deep or burn.

2. For deep scratch see below.

 

Best get a scratch removal like the Scratch X to try and removal 1st.

 

Deep scratch removal.

 

1. Scrap of any rust.

2. Apply touch up paint ( colour code is below rear view mirror )

3. Wait 1 hour for paint to dry.

4. Use a plastic ruler or anything to remove the excess paint.

5. Repeat if needed.

6. Get a grade 800 sandpaper wrap around a block and lightly sand the surface even.

7. Get a grade 1500 to 2000 to smoothen out the mark.

8. Get a buffing pad and polish to remove the hairline scratch.

With any cleaner+polish+sealent can get the 101 from maddriver. Comes with a free pad.

9. Apply and sealent to protect the surface.

 

Last time i did a 10cm scratch took me 3 hrs but it was worth it.

 

Or you can go to any auto repair shop they are charging around $60 for 10cm in a panel. Anything longer they charge $100.

Edited December 23, 2007 by Gorilla41

[Emils]

Have u tried going at it with liquid wax/polish yet? I have removed a few superficial 'scratches' that way because sometimes, they are not really scratches but marks on the paint surface.

[Honda2]

My scratch mark is not so bad, not until the white paint is appearing. Just a line Scratch X and 3M compound which is better or rather what is the diffence pls. Thks

[So_nice]

maybe can try turtle wax scratch remover.

[Emils]

I have tried either products myself... I usually just layer the scratch with wax and leave it there as it's not too obvious.

[Mcriffen]

I am impressed with u explaination. Lengthy but sure practical. Hope it's not troublesome for all guys out there to try the process.

[Apollo]

go autobacc see if they hv this toothpaste like tube call paint doctor. it works beri well but dun think is popular.

 

if dun hv, use car polish like MD's #101 and try, if cannot next leber

 

go buy "rubbing compound" but apply beri liberally do in small patches.

[Mcriffen]

3M rubbing compound is an effective product, but u rather dont need this if the scratch is more of a fine line.

[Honda2]

I have a pen like scratch (just like if you press the ballpoint as hard you can and draw a line across it). The depth can be felt if one rub your nails across it. I am quite hesitate to using 3M rubber compound know that are some abrasive material in it. Just like sanding the scratch and the area around it.

 

I will get a sealant to covered it after that I have smoothen it, question is what product to use?

 

Saw some Jap scratch remover, but it contain a bit of paint eg. Black remover for black car,not sure if I try this product will the black car be covered with this black colour (Diff tone of black)? Any recommendation and suggestion. Thanks.

[Apollo]

white line means top coat gone, kena the primer coat liaoz..

[Honda2]

Try rubbing on my bonnet, unfortuately the area appear appear blur some rubbing after using 3M rubbing compound. The area is "sanded", which I do not have the intend to blur it and it made it more clearer to see the hairline scratch. Pls help!!!

[Kaliumchloride]

Try Turtlewax from Stamford. Worked well for me.

[Ken_leong]

Use #101 polish and polish the blurred area the use #105 sealent to seal it. But hopefully you didn't use too much force to rub it.

[Bluebellas]

Hi, jus found a 3cm by 0.5cm scratch on my latio bonnet. I seriously cannot fathom how it got there as I parked my car in a carpark. Anyway, my concern is that the red paint is gone and I can see the underlying grey area. If I leave it alone, will it rust? Anyone can tell me if I can just get a car sticker and paste over it to prevent further damage? Or how much is the estimated cost to get it painted? Thanks in advance.

[Ken_leong]

Better to get a touch up paint and go over it. If you can't tahan seeing that line everyday, then go get it resprayed lor. Cos protection gone and rust may set it. praying bonnet should cost $150 onwards.

[Icyfreakass]

bros. need help with this. thanks in advanced.

 

[Dschia]

Gently wash and clay off the dirt around the mark, then use abrasive polish to gently rub and minimise the damage. Don't think you can polish off clean since the scratch has expose the primer but can slightly minimise it. Can also use touch up paint to cover the remaining area. If got more cash to spare and insist for flawless standard then need to go ws respray.