Thats good going as AG SRP is an extremely mild compound, it is more of a filler the S stands for Silicone. So the scratches are maybe filled instead of gone possibly?I manged to get most of the surface scratches out with AG Super Resin polish and some elbow grease.
Thats good going as AG SRP is an extremely mild compound, it is more of a filler the S stands for Silicone. So the scratches are maybe filled instead of gone possibly?
I noticed recently that my paint on my bonnet appears to have faded. Any tips for fixing this up, and has this happened to anyone else?
Lots of swirls on your paintwork. Probably a lot of improper wash methods have resulted in your paint work looking a bit dull. A good 1 or 2 stage polish should bring it back.I noticed recently that my paint on my bonnet appears to have faded. Any tips for fixing this up, and has this happened to anyone else?
Buy a dual action polisher and polishes, you will be glad you did, the car is riddled in swirl marks which in turn makes the paint look "duller"
Thanks. I am getting the bonnet detailed next week along with an alloy wheel refurb. Car should look mint once done^+1 for a DA polishing machine.
I’ve had my DA polishing machine for around 7-8 years now and although it doesn’t get used that often to polish the entire car - maybe once every 18-24 months - it‘s more then paid for itself many times over.
It’s really useful for localised spot correction - like removal of etching in the lacquer from bird poo if you’re not able to deal with the offending bird poo immediately after the event. I also had a real mess on the bonnet of my previous car from water dripping off the concrete roof in a multi story car park onto the car. My DA with an appropriate combination of pads and polishes sorted that out in no time at all.
I’ve used it a few times for correction of the piano black trim on the B pillars, and it works a treat and is very effective at removing swirls and scratches - with the right combination of pads and polishes of course.
As said in my earlier post in this thread, once scratches and swirls have been removed, then a safe wash technique is essential IMO to keep the surface scratch and swirl free, so it’s important to stay away from automatic car washes, the many hand wash car washing places, and never let the Seat dealer wash your car (a.k.a the scratch and swirl treatment).
you can do it by hand but you will take more time than use a machine polish.Machine polish? Is there anything I can do by hand? What products would I use?
I’m actually thinking of getting them wrapped. Maybe gloss black or carbon fibre. Won’t have to worry about scratches then.
Machine polish? Is there anything I can do by hand? What products would I use?
I’m actually thinking of getting them wrapped. Maybe gloss black or carbon fibre. Won’t have to worry about scratches then.
No not gloss. I’d maybe go for a matt carbon fibre look.I wouldn’t get them wrapped in gloss black. With gloss black vinyl, you’ll have the same issues that you currently have with the piano black gloss trim pieces - they’ll show scratches and swirls.
If I was going to get them wrapped, I’d probably get them done in a matt or satin black.
I have heard Soft99 Piano Black Restoration Kit, Removes Scratches from B-Pillars, i have not tried it myself just from what i have read about.