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Scratch on coated car ?
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Terry_B58
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If it will 'rub out' no worries, if not, give it an extra rub and recoat - unless of course the scratch has taken off the top coat.
Thanks
When you say run out? What kind of rubbing, should I use a light polish to try and buff it out?
The first pic /scratch is deeper but the 2nd may just buff out with some elbow grease.
I’m just shocked it’s scratched so quickly it’s got two layers of coating on it
my project for tomorrow
When you say run out? What kind of rubbing, should I use a light polish to try and buff it out?
The first pic /scratch is deeper but the 2nd may just buff out with some elbow grease.
I’m just shocked it’s scratched so quickly it’s got two layers of coating on it
my project for tomorrow
Terry_B58
Member
AFAIK,there are no treatment that will stop any scratch, some actually state that they will but Snake Oil cures everything.
Hopefully your coating will reduce the 'damage' but then again, a good coat of wax would have done the same.
Hopefully your coating will reduce the 'damage' but then again, a good coat of wax would have done the same.
A ceramic coating is much harder than wax granted it may not be 100% protection but the coating is much better than wax or at least that’s what they say
WannabeOwner
Well-Known Member
Just for info: Very pleased with the Wrap on my car. It was side swiped on a roundabout, and side looked like it had been scrapped down a wall ... but a simple wash fixed all that, and a bit of effort with a hair prier repaired the wrap. No pain damage (but a couple of small dents that did need bodyshop attention, but they were not noticeable from a distance after Wrap cleaned and healed)
I never give a second thought about snuggling up to a countryside hedge, nor hurry to clean Pigeon Poo ...
I never give a second thought about snuggling up to a countryside hedge, nor hurry to clean Pigeon Poo ...
I'm changing my MS P85D for a MS P100D in a couple of months (or so they say!).
I have ceramic coating on the P85D which cost around £450. I would be grateful to hear of the advantages/differences and approximate cost of a wrap. Also any help sourcing would be appreciated.
I have ceramic coating on the P85D which cost around £450. I would be grateful to hear of the advantages/differences and approximate cost of a wrap. Also any help sourcing would be appreciated.
WannabeOwner
Well-Known Member
yes, definitely "dear". I had a few higher-end vehicles in my Youth, but latterly they have been eco-hatchback A-to-B-boxes for 20-30K so spending 100K-ish on a car is well out of the ordinary for me, and I thought we would get annoyed by stone chips etc. and also wanted to be able to have a good-condition 2nd hand opportunity. Also my perception that paint on Aluminium body was likely to be softer than steel-body.
Personally, 3 years in, I'm pleased I took that decision
Felt poor when I dropped it off though, the next cheapest thing on Topaz's forecourt had another nought on the price tag !
Personally, 3 years in, I'm pleased I took that decision
Felt poor when I dropped it off though, the next cheapest thing on Topaz's forecourt had another nought on the price tag !
Terry_B58
Member
Have a check with your insurors as some will not cover a wrapped car, even if it is wrapped the same colour.
I seem to remember Direct Line being one of those that do not cover.
Most of it polished out by hand so I’m sure a pro would get rid completely
Wrap is defo the way forward if you have the £££
Wrap is defo the way forward if you have the £££
