Scratch repair

**funk99** · 29-05-2011 03:29 PM

Well last night backed outta my driveway and wasnt paying much attention and i scratched the mailbox
HUGE SCRATCH

I went to supercheap auto today, bought some scratch remover and rubbed it onto the scratches.
Did a bit but not much. I asked for some touch up paint but they didn't have my paint code.
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Any tips in how to fill in the scratches? and how to paint it back up? I heard a toothpick is a good method.

pics below. The bottom scratch is probably the deepest.

**dougie_504** · 29-05-2011 03:50 PM

Does it go all the way through the clear/paint? Can you feel a distinct scratch with your fingernail or does it still feel smoothe?

I'd consider a stiff polish (semi-abrasive) like Sonax or even a cutting compound.

What scratch remover did you use?

Touch-up paint can be bought at any automotive paint shop. Open your driver's door and look at the sticker on the plackard and you'll see what the paint code is. It's not too expensive and a panel beater can probably fix that up for $100-200. But I'd try to buff it out first if you can.

**funk99** · 29-05-2011 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by dougie_504

Does it go all the way through the clear/paint? Can you feel a distinct scratch with your fingernail or does it still feel smoothe?

I'd consider a stiff polish (semi-abrasive) like Sonax or even a cutting compound.

What scratch remover did you use?

Touch-up paint can be bought at any automotive paint shop. Open your driver's door and look at the sticker on the plackard and you'll see what the paint code is. It's not too expensive and a panel beater can probably fix that up for $100-200. But I'd try to buff it out first if you can.

I used scratch X and put that on.

Yeah I've got the paint code but the scratches arent smooth. their decently deep

**TheSaint** · 29-05-2011 04:16 PM

it doesnt look like it goes to the metal - so thats a bonus
i would say you could get most of them out with a scratch removal product and very little touch up paint
the problem is finding a good quality product that is usable with metallic paint

i would have suggested Autoglym Paint Renovator - but afaik its not compatible with metallics

**funk99** · 29-05-2011 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by TheSaint

it doesnt look like it goes to the metal - so thats a bonus
i would say you could get most of them out with a scratch removal product and very little touch up paint
the problem is finding a good quality product that is usable with metallic paint

i would have suggested Autoglym Paint Renovator - but afaik its not compatible with metallics

How would i fill up the grooves where the scratches are?