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  • #16
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    Yes. There is a a brush attachment you can put on a drill that seems to rub the scratches out. Can't find the link at the moment but will post it when I find it.

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    • #17
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      Originally posted by MUSKY View Post
      So has anyone got any special "tips" for removing or hiding scratches on roady door panels.....the ones you get where you scrape them with your shoes getting in and out. They are a right pain!

      Ta
      Found it. I assume you it's the plastic on the inside of the doors you are talking about?

      It's in German so you will need to translate.

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      • #18
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        Originally posted by Roadster_fun View Post
        Found it. I assume you it's the plastic on the inside of the doors you are talking about?

        It's in German so you will need to translate.
        http://homepage.mac.com/kaisackmann/...214/index.html

        Yes the inside panels. Ive seen this drill thing before but Im a bit wary of doing this as im not convinced the result will be ok. But tanks any way:thanx:

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        • #19
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          i used to be a valeter so i know all the tricks of the trade! which is handy , for car only i guess lol

          for windows i use window blue and the large blue loo type rolls to take it off as it is sterile and dush free. for polish on trim you can either use a micro fibre cloth which works a treat on any surface, i also use it for taking polish off as it is machine washable, for polish i used a company call auto smart http://www.autosmart.co.uk/Polishes.htm

          CHERRY GLAZE is a quick eay polish for new cars only give the show room shine in less than 10 mins to do a whole car so smarts id say 5 mins tops!!

          PLATINUM is great for used cars!

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          • #20
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            for seat and carpets this is the best stuff i have ever used it will get oil out of cream carpets it is actualy that good is called G101 5 litres will last you years!!! all from the same company

            for cleaning you wheels to get them like new ,they use this in most car washes(the stuff they spray on the wheels) and it is good for tar, grease, brake dush, wear gloves though please! its caled TFR if you interested in any of the products the give your local retailer a call they are well worth the money , i used them for about 6 years and still use them now!

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            • #21
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              wheels... ultimate clean..
              hot water in a bucket..
              4 cap fulls of thick bleach..

              clean with sponge

              spray off well

              spotless wheels

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              • #22
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                Originally posted by NeilOs View Post
                nooooooooooooooooooooooo.

                Never use t-cut. t-cut can cause more trouble than it's worth and can inflict even more scratches.
                The thing is Neil, 'everyone' screams don't use it? but have the people that say this actually used it for themselves... on smart panels?

                I have, a number of times, painted and non-painted panels.
                I had a transit van roll into the cabrio at tallington lakes level crossing, it was slow speed but cause a fair bit of deep scuffing to the centre rear panel (in jack black).
                I went over the whole area in t-cut about 3 times. this turns it matt, but does flatten back the scratches.
                A few coats of SRP, followed by some gloss protection and some buffing and the panel looked absolutely spanking new!


                In retrospect, I suppose "supercalafragalisticexpialadocious" wasn't a great "safe word..."

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                • #23
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                  Originally posted by RacingSnake View Post
                  I have, a number of times, painted and non-painted panels.
                  I had a transit van roll into the cabrio at tallington lakes level crossing, it was slow speed but cause a fair bit of deep scuffing to the centre rear panel (in jack black).
                  I went over the whole area in t-cut about 3 times. this turns it matt, but does flatten back the scratches.
                  A few coats of SRP, followed by some gloss protection and some buffing and the panel looked absolutely spanking new!

                  Point taken, but most people wouldn't follow it up with SRP and the gloss protection, which is probably the correct thing to do. SRP and gloss protection as a combo rock.

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                  • #24
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                    SRP is a great thing to follow up a t-cutting with as SRP has a light cutting action to it anyway, it also has fillers and wax, so it's a good combo for a car with light swirling. Following up with gloss protection is the icing on the cake.

                    I used to use SRP followed by a proper wax (Poorboy's Natty's Blue) on my roadster, it came out awesome.

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                    • #25
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                      Originally posted by djdann View Post
                      wheels... ultimate clean..
                      hot water in a bucket..
                      4 cap fulls of thick bleach..

                      clean with sponge

                      spray off well

                      spotless wheels

                      This sounds like a good idea...ill try it tonight

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                      • #26
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                        for black bits (not painted i.e fuel cap) boot polish and brushes

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                        • #27
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                          Oven hob cleaner is good for exhaust trims (non chrome plated)

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                          • #28
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                            well try "kiwi" black shoe polish.
                            or tyre cleaner.

                            for the unpainted parts.

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                            • #29
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                              Sainsbury's back to basics all purpose cleaner (69p!) diluted 10:1 is great for getting dirt and grime off interior plastics, and it smells nice too. Dilute 5:1 for cleaning alloys.

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                              • #30
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                                Tampax are great for cleaning inside exhaust when damp . They have that handy string thingy to pull em back out again .

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