richyo
|
| posted on 16/8/05 at 12:08 PM |
|
|
deep scratch in aluminum
The wife decided to enter my domain (the garage) unattended the other day and managed to scratch the side panel. It is a beaut, about six inches long
and particularly deep.
I've read previously on hear about polishing out scratches but don't remember the name of the stuff. I tried a search but I keep having to
refresh and retry each time I go back to the list and without broadband it takes forever.
Could someone point me in the right direction ?
TIA
Rihyo
|
|
|
|
|
Smooth Torquer
|
| posted on 16/8/05 at 12:17 PM |
|
|
I cant help with the scratch sorry, but if you right-click on the search result you want to look at, and then click "Open in new window"
you will not have to keep going back and refreshing the search results window each time.
HTH
Sam 
|
|
|
ned
|
| posted on 16/8/05 at 12:33 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by Smooth Torquer
I cant help with the scratch sorry, but if you right-click on the search result you want to look at, and then click "Open in new window"
you will not have to keep going back and refreshing the search results window each time.
Or hold down the shift key when you click on the link 
beware, I've got yellow skin
|
|
|
Mix
|
| posted on 16/8/05 at 01:28 PM |
|
|
Try searching for micro mesh, It's a kit of progresively finer abrasive sheets and a bottle of finishing polish. It's real use is for
polishing clear plastics but it will work fine on alloy.
Mick
http://www.sylmasta.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Micro_Mesh_Finishing_Kits_34.html
[Edited on 16/8/05 by Mix]
|
|
|
mangogrooveworkshop
|
| posted on 16/8/05 at 02:47 PM |
|
|
Go to Halfords or your auto paint depot and get a few sanding sponges with wet and dry fine. Start off on a scrap and get the technique right. Wet and
sand it till it becomes flat and no scratch left. Finer paper keeping it wet and then the finest grade wet. Bit of SOVOL AUTOSOL and you are done. It
seems drastic but its the way its done......another money saving tip from MGW
|
|
|
johnjulie
|
| posted on 16/8/05 at 06:36 PM |
|
|
MGWs method is the only way to go with a deep scratch, As alredy mentioned, get a scrap piece of ally, and put a scratch in it similar to what
you've already got as a practice piece. Start off with some 240 grit W&Dry. When it's nearly gone(scratch that is), change to 400
grit. Use it with a little soap and water on the final rub. You can go further by using a 600 or finer grit, see how it looks.when it's
completely gone, clean off, and use a good ally polish to get the final finish.
You can get W&Dry from any good paint supplier or Halfords.
Cheers John
[Edited on 16/8/05 by johnjulie]
JFDI
"Just F*****G Do It"
|
|
|
richyo
|
| posted on 17/8/05 at 09:23 AM |
|
|
Thanks all I'll give it a try
Richyo
|
|
|
