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Removing Scratches from Gelcoat?
coozer - 18/10/08 at 07:04 PM

I need to remove some small scratches on my bodywork.

Am I right in thinking 1600 wet & dry followed by polishing will be OK?

Steve


stevebubs - 18/10/08 at 07:10 PM

if you're careful then yes....G3 then G10 polish is best...


tomgregory2000 - 18/10/08 at 07:32 PM

i would go with above less chance of fcuking up


coozer - 18/10/08 at 08:10 PM

g3? g10? WHATS THAT?

I have Super Resin Polish


tomgregory2000 - 18/10/08 at 08:26 PM

farecla cutting compounds
G3 is a bit courser than t cut and G10 gives you a finish like glass,
another good finishing product is 3M finesse-it ll you can get an amazing finish with this

[Edited on 18/10/08 by tomgregory2000]


bassett - 18/10/08 at 09:02 PM

Id also recommend the use Farecla G3(cutting compound) and G10(polishing compound). I use mine to finish resprayed panels but it works fine on my Leon Cupra R for the bad scratches. Think i got mine cheapest off ebay. SRP is a polish with a lot of fillers hence why scratches come back. G3 is abrasive paste and will just about remove sanding marks done with 1500 grit wet and dry so like sand paper it also removes layers. If you use it take it slowly and check your work regularly and also use it with a damp applicator.
Adam


jake_truck - 18/10/08 at 09:15 PM

Steve, I've got G3 belonging to Andy, I'll get it over to you.

John