I just noticed a long thin scratch (about wrist to elbo on me) in a half moon shape. I'm assuming it must have happened when I was washing it, even though I try to be extremely cautious. Arghh!!!!!!

You can't feel the scratch (using my nail, being careful not to put anymore scratches in it), but it's definatley there and you can see it from certain angles.

I've never used a buffer, etc, nor do I trust myself with one, so, that's out. But, I don't know, could a REALLY GOOD detailer get it out? Can the scratch be "buffed" out, or at least made less noticable?

Do I need to repaint the hood? I hope not, just don't want it to get worse. Like I said, at certain angles, it dissappears, but in the sun (the true judge ....laughing) , it sticks out like a sore thumb (at least to me)...



ANY HELP OUT THERE ? it would be much much appreciated......Thanks in advance

Wes

 

If you read the thread I posted "Love the car hate the paint" you will see that I went through this with my Redline. It happened just about everytime I washed the car. You could see it but not feel it with your finger nail. Take it to a good detailer and they can get it out. Be prepared because it will keep happening. Get yourself some micro-fiber towels and it will help a great deal.

 

Thanks, I start looking around, or maybe ask my dealer who they take their vehicles to.....

 

Did you get the scratch out?

 

Yeah, good news!

I actually called the dealership up yesterday, and they referred me to their dealership's detailng business. They told me to come up yesterday so they could see it. They looked at it, and said they should be able to buff it right out. They did it as I waited. It took about 25 minutes to do.

For someone as picky as myself, I was very pleased with the job they did, especially when they didn't even charge me to do it. So, it all seemed to work out for the best!

 

That's great. I hope you don't have all the issues I did.

 

Hi
here is something you might want to have in the garage- go to the local auto paint supply house and get a bottle of glaze (either Dupont, 3M or Aurora- these are 3 brands I get here in Phoenix)
And some really soft cotton cloths- NOT terry cloth.
When you see a scratch like you have it is in the top coat not the body of the paint.
Take a squirt of the glaze- shake it well first- and gently rub on the scratch in a circular motion- do not rub in the direction of the scratch. Add a little hand pressure and you will see the scratch begin to blend out. BE CAREFUL- not too fast- like the guys in the detail shop- take your time. If you feel a lot of drag on the cloth, add more glaze. in a few minutes it will be like new. Then polish a large area with the glaze around the area you just worked on.
This should give you a beautiful finish. I use it on my Redline Enthusiast and also my F40, and my son's Porsche. Reaalllyy gets you deep color after about 3-4 uses.
Good luck

 

Definately will take your advice......sounds like something good to have in the garage just in case too.....Thank you