Oh S*!t! What have I done?

Nelly · Post by **Nelly** » Tue May 20, 2003 1:18 am

Well I've had my shiny new CC for just over a week now. Considering the recent foul weather we've had and the fact it wasn't looking so shiny anymore I decided yesterday to give it it's first wash.

So, armed with my new sponge and bucket I proudly started to wash my new toy. All was going well until the soapy sponge slipped out of my hand and onto the floor. Thinking nothing of it I swished the sponge around in the bucket and carried on washing.

To cut a long story short .. I've now got 7 large scratches on the roof of my week-old pride and joy. Duurrrr, how thick is that?! Does anyone have any ideas how I can try to remove the scratches?

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Tue May 20, 2003 1:43 am

Don't panic, all will be well !

First if they are shallow I suggest you try polishing them out unless they're deep but not down to the primer when you will need professional help.

If a bit deeper in that case do what the dealers do, use a bit of T-Cut compound on a COTTON or similar car care cloth (both from Halfords) rub in with a circular motion over the length of the scratch and rub T-Cut away with a seperate cloth. Keep repeating until the scratch disappears.

Then apply polish and buff to the original shine.

Robbie.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Tue May 20, 2003 1:49 am

just remember in future to use a new sponge if that happens and a new one each time u wash the car.

stephen T · Post by **stephen T** » Tue May 20, 2003 2:46 am

just keep your sponges clean at all times. no need to use a new 1 every time. of u want some good cleaning products we are currently sorting out a discount with meguiers and autoglym over at www.pug-cc.com . its free to join and take benefit of our discounts.

RTF · Post by **RTF** » Tue May 20, 2003 3:01 am

If this is sorted out, you can also use a washing glove. Those are washable in machine wash.
As the guy who did my Teflo-Seal recommended me.

CB · Post by CB » Tue May 20, 2003 8:56 am

Doh!! Well at least you've learnt a very important lesson Nelly!! :rolleyes:

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Tue May 20, 2003 9:05 pm

I buy a new sponge every time I wash my CC. They're only 99p for 2 in Tescos at the Meadows and that's a whole year's supply for me

Nelly · Post by **Nelly** » Wed May 21, 2003 1:40 am

Thanks for the tips guys. Popped into Halfords and got some t-cut and autoglym polish. Seems to have worked fairly well except for one major scratch that seems quite deep. I'm a bit worried about t-cutting it again, I have visions of working my way down to the bare metal!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed May 21, 2003 1:49 am

if u r buying autoglym products, try and get access to a motoring wholesaler - very cheap

and all other motoring products for that matter.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Wed May 21, 2003 2:23 am

Glad to hear it helps. I've used this over the years very sucessfully. Don't be concerned, T-Cut is abraisive but not too abraisive, even a deeper scratch if it hasn't penetrated the base coat will almost always come out. I understand your concerns being a new car and all but you would have to rub T-Cut for a considerable time before hitting primer. The top coat is petty deep. Generally you use the depth of scratch as a guide, if it hasn't penetrated the base your T-Cut shouldn't either before taking the scratch out.

Robbie.