Ryanpmb Posted December 10, 2012 Share Hey hey Not sure if this is quite a Tech query... What does everyone use (if anything) to buff out scratches on a painted frame? The scratches I'm referring to are obviously surface scratches just marking the paint and not through to the metal. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted December 10, 2012 Share I've used normal car polish and it works quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted December 10, 2012 Share I've used normal car polish and it works quite well.Yip was going to give that a go. Was just wondering if there's anything specific to use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witkop Posted December 10, 2012 Share Take Maters advice, bumps and scratches should be worn like badges of honour Ryanpmb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 10, 2012 Share Consider burnishing compound, NOT RUBBING COMPOUND. Panelbeaters use it to polish after clear laquer application. If you are going to use car polish have a look at Meguiars range of products avail at Makro, Game or car accessory shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted December 10, 2012 Share For a bike, you only need one thing: http://www.meguiars....scratchxreg-20/ Bikes aren't shiny enough to warrant the rest of the goodies I use on my four-wheeled chariot. I spent 4 hours yesterday getting to this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted December 10, 2012 Share Consider burnishing compound, NOT RUBBING COMPOUND. Panelbeaters use it to polish after clear laquer application. If you are going to use car polish have a look at Meguiars range of products avail at Makro, Game or car accessory shop.Thanks. I know they've got a number of car products. Will have a closer look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted December 10, 2012 Share For a bike, you only need one thing: http://www.meguiars....scratchxreg-20/ Bikes aren't shiny enough to warrant the rest of the goodies I use on my four-wheeled chariot. I spent 4 hours yesterday getting to this: Nice Beemer. Do the same on my cars, thus the query re one of my frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted December 10, 2012 Share ScratchX works a treat. Rub it on, buff it off. Deep scratches are tricky, but if they're light, you should be able to get rid of them pretty easily. It typically sorts out pretty much all the scuffing you'd get from mud (and washing the mud off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted December 10, 2012 Share ScratchX works a treat. Rub it on, buff it off. Deep scratches are tricky, but if they're light, you should be able to get rid of them pretty easily. It typically sorts out pretty much all the scuffing you'd get from mud (and washing the mud off).Cheers - just what I'm looking for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted December 10, 2012 Share Hey hey Not sure if this is quite a Tech query... What does everyone use (if anything) to buff out scratches on a painted frame? The scratches I'm referring to are obviously surface scratches just marking the paint and not through to the metal. RSafe Cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted December 10, 2012 Share Safe CutThe Wax Shop Safe Cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted December 10, 2012 Share Yip was going to give that a go. Was just wondering if there's anything specific to use... The easiest one to use is called bulldog - get it from an automotive paint supply place - starts out course (sp?) and gets finer as you polish - let me know if you don't come right - I will puts some in a container for you and post it off - have way more than I can use in the next 2 years. I think what I have is this product, supplied by Bulldog abrasives in SAhttp://www.prestaproducts.com/Ultra_Cutting_Creme-details.aspxPlenty of other polishing products from www.crazydetailer.co.za - nice chaps to deal with too.They have a bucket with a platform in it so sponges etc do not pick up grit off the bottom of the bucket, and scratch whatever it is you are washing. Edited December 10, 2012 by V12man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted December 10, 2012 Share They have a bucket with a platform in it so sponges etc do not pick up grit off the bottom of the bucket, and scratch whatever it is you are washing. Yep, few people realise how much damage can be done by washing with dirty tools, and even with shampoo that doesn't have a high degree of lubricity (which enables the dirt to slide off without causing damage). I spent 2 hours and a tonne of elbow grease removing fine scratches from my car on Sunday, and even after that it's not perfect yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted December 10, 2012 Share The easiest one to use is called bulldog - get it from an automotive paint supply place - starts out course (sp?) and gets finer as you polish - let me know if you don't come right - I will puts some in a container for you and post it off - have way more than I can use in the next 2 years. I think what I have is this product, supplied by Bulldog abrasives in SAhttp://www.prestaproducts.com/Ultra_Cutting_Creme-details.aspxPlenty of other polishing products from www.crazydetailer.co.za - nice chaps to deal with too.They have a bucket with a platform in it so sponges etc do not pick up grit off the bottom of the bucket, and scratch whatever it is you are washing.Yep, few people realise how much damage can be done by washing with dirty tools, and even with shampoo that doesn't have a high degree of lubricity (which enables the dirt to slide off without causing damage). I spent 2 hours and a tonne of elbow grease removing fine scratches from my car on Sunday, and even after that it's not perfect yet.Awesome. Thanks for the advice guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted December 10, 2012 Share Yep, few people realise how much damage can be done by washing with dirty tools, and even with shampoo that doesn't have a high degree of lubricity (which enables the dirt to slide off without causing damage). I spent 2 hours and a tonne of elbow grease removing fine scratches from my car on Sunday, and even after that it's not perfect yet. Time for some powertools... but still takes time I don't have anymore. (but I do have a nice makita polisher) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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