muffster

Hi folks.
What is the best was to try and treat/get rid of scratches and scuffs on bodywork.
I've got a few marks on my range rover and as the car is black they show up a lot.
So, what's the best thing to do, something like colour magic or t-cut or some good quality polish. Or should i get it professionally mopped.
No ideas on this sort of thing so your opinions please.

Thanks.

BigChuck

depends on how deep they are, a polish with some cutting compound in it might be enough, or a wet sand with some fine wet and dry might be required.

opposite lock

iTrader: (3)

Its going to depend on the severity of the marks , if its scuff marks left from what was hit then something like t0cut should remove these. If light to heavy scratching then machine polishing is gonna be a possibilty and still may be visible after.

vaughant

iTrader: (1)

Machine polished black cars look the bollox,don't forget to get it hand finished afterwards to avoid swirl marks,but any good valeter/detailer would know that.
It'll look transformed if the jobs done well.

muffster

The scratches are only superficial, so is it worth having a go
myself first.
What do you mean by 'hand finished afterwards to avoid swirl marks'

Cheers.

V6 Ste

T Cut do something called color fast its normal T cut but with colour added. It worked great on light scratches on my partners black Corsa.

matts1

If you want a spotless finish and a great base then check out some professional detailing/paint correction

http://www.whitedetails.co.uk/index.php?id=189

be wary though, I have seen some valeting firms and body shops that think you can just slap a mop across the car and it's all done and leave more swirls than when they started.

mk22door

Whilst we are on the subject, someone recently said to me that I should have used polish after T-cut as I need to protect the paint after I used the T-cut?

I started with a clay bar, then t-cut then buffed it with a soft cloth

Looked great, but then the polish comment?

muffster

Thats interesting reading and pretty much what i need on mine.
Can anyone recommend a good detailers in the West Yorkshire area?

Cheers.

matts1

T-cut is a cutting compound designed to cut through the paint surface, polish does the same but less aggressive, they dont add protection.

You did right, clay the car, then polish, then you need to use a wax or sealant to protect the paint.

You can then rewax every few weeks to keep it topped up, and use a quick detailing spray for after washing when you havent got the time to wax.

matts1

There may be some on here, but also check out

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

see who is in your area. It isnt cheap, I would guess £300 - £500 depending on what needs doing and how bad the paint is. Lot of work when done right but the results transform the car.