small scratch help

[unthank]

Some kind shopper left a scratch on the rear panel of my black 182. Has anyone used the scratch stick, or is a better bet to get one of the franchise body repair people to have a look. They seem to do small jobs a lot cheaper than a garage.

 

[182_blue]

yeh dent people are a good idea, but try touching it up, use a coctail stick instead of the brush, apply the paint, then apply the gloss, leaving it slightly proud, then but it back with t-cup, if dont properly you will never see it

 

[182_blue]

oh forgot to say is there a dent too ??

 

[benji&eka]

sorry 2 but in, thought id say. dont use t-cut on a laqured paint, the t-cut contains ammonia wich destroyes laquer, especially if the layer has been damaged. try layer polishing first, time consuming pain in the arse but could save you a fortune!

 

[182_blue]

^^dont worry you can use t cut on your paint or scratch x etc,it wont damage your paint, i personally would use something like clearkote hand glaze, but i suggested t cut because everyone knows it

benji&eka most cars are laquered so what do you mean.

 

[benji&eka]

most cars are, but modern manufactures use synthetic paint and laquer tending to steer away from 2 pac base and laquer on all but mettalics, synthetic does not react well to ammonia, best to test a small area you dont see first and see if the paint goes cloudy (a sign of reaction). clearkote hand glaze does contain ammonia agents but very much diluted and doesnt do any damage, t-cut is nearly pure ammonia (hence the dodgy smell). t-cut is best used on cellulose paint, only usually used on classic cars. i would reccomend clearkote or auto smart mirror image

 

[182_blue]

renault paint is water based is it not

 

[MrAtego]

I have just had a scratch on mine repaired by http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/Chips Away and can say the guy who did mine has done an excellent job. If you are in N/West let me know and I can give you the guys number, otherwise goto their website and leave your details, they will contact you. Only do this if the advice above doesnt work though.

 

[benji&eka]

some is, some isnt i think the mettalics are still base and laquer, so it depends, i was just reccomending e tests a little bit first! a guy i work with t-cut a 1994 mr2 an he ended up with cloudy paint and the laquer even started to lift in some places!

 

[benji&eka]

anyway whatever the cure i would like to say BL***y SUPERMARKET CAR PARKS CAUGHT SOME CLEVER BIRD RESTING HER BASKET ON THE BONNET OF MINE WHILE SHE LOADED UP HER PEOPLE CARRIER i was not impressed!

 

[182_blue]

i tell you what just use meguiars scrach x

 

[182_blue]

Quote: Originally posted by MrAtego on 23 January 2005

I have just had a scratch on mine repaired by http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/Chips Away and can say the guy who did mine has done an excellent job. If you are in N/West let me know and I can give you the guys number, otherwise goto their website and leave your details, they will contact you. Only do this if the advice above doesnt work though.

were abouts you live

 

[182_blue]

^^i was meaning the metalic version , thought that was common sense

 

[benji&eka]

Quote: Originally posted by 182blue on 23 January 2005


^^i was meaning the metalic version , thought that was common sense

hey dude, didnt mean 2 start a big paint discussion or anything, jus sayin wot i seen appen. the whole paint types thing is a minefield, renault wont even say wots gud an wots not 4 their paint. i had 2 fone sayers the paint manufacturers to get the lowdown as it were. an they said basically laquer+t-cut=bad. also did anyone know there were 2 different shades of pearl metallic black under the same paint code. i had a right old game buying the right paint when a badger went thru my bumper.

 

[182_blue]

Quote: Originally posted by benji&eka on 23 January 2005

Quote: Originally posted by 182blue on 23 January 2005


^^i was meaning the metalic version , thought that was common sense

hey dude, didnt mean 2 start a big paint discussion or anything, jus sayin wot i seen appen. the whole paint types thing is a minefield, renault wont even say wots gud an wots not 4 their paint. i had 2 fone sayers the paint manufacturers to get the lowdown as it were. an they said basically laquer+t-cut=bad. also did anyone know there were 2 different shades of pearl metallic black under the same paint code. i had a right old game buying the right paint when a badger went thru my bumper.



hey no worries

 

[unthank]

much obliged for advice...will let you know the outcome