I heard of touch paints, but dont they blotch? I also heard of a polish, if this is the best method then where can I get it from and how much does it cost?
2006-09-27 02:54:01 · 17 answers · asked by nas_staci 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Its a brand new car, and is black in colour. there are two scratches, one on the passenger door about 50cm and the other on the bonnet (hood). My car was towed away last week and when I went to getit back I saw these two scratches.
2006-09-27 03:30:32 · update #1
It seems to me that if the towing agency caused the scratches, they should pay a detailer to remove them. Just towing your car away does not give them the right to damage your car, I would report it to your Insurance company and get them to help you out. After all, it is vandalism and should be covered by "Comprehensive" which usually has not deductible. I had an idiot kick a dent in my fender and the Insurance company paid me 440 dollars to get it fixed. There was no requirement that I fix it either. I could have just pocketed the money.
Now about that scratch. A colored polish would be best. When the factory paints a car it is with flat paint, then they spray it with Polyurethane to give it he gloss. Touch up paints, even in spray cans, will not come out shiny even if you rub it down with rubbing compound. Please don't ruin that shiny beauty. Bottled touch ups to blob. Can't fix it with a brush.
2006-09-27 08:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 37⤊ 7⤋
Since it is a new car check to see if your insurance will cover the touch-up or even the warranty some actually do. However if that is not the case & they will not cover the expense, yes, go to an automotive store and get a color match touch-up paint. Check to see if Krylon has the color match. If you are not sure what exactly the color is on your car "by name" contact the dealer you bought the car from they will have that information. Then you can get an exact match to touch-up the scratches. Be aware that you should compound the areas that you touch up so you get a nice even blend and if possible clear coat it, you will never know that the scratches were there. Good luck
2006-09-27 08:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
T-cut Rapid Scratch Remover
2016-10-04 23:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the legal term is Caveat Emptor ie let the buyer beware. In short you have the right to depend upon the word of the dealer as an expert in any mis selling dispute whilst they should rely on their own expertise excepting I suppose deliberate fraud or deception with regard to mileage, service records, ownership documents etc If you feel intimidated and needing support then go to your local CAB and /or trading Standards Agency. If you feel you must reply then just a simple acknowledgement in writing informing them that their letter along with all other correspondence will be passed to your legal advisor and other controlling Agencies Do not get involved face to face or by 'phone. Keep everything in writing and only on advice
2016-03-27 13:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how old your car is, I would most likely suggest getting your car "Compounded" first. Compounding can remove small scratches from bodywork.
The one problem is if your scratch is on a bumper made of polyurethane, or some other plastic. Those scratches are near impossible to buff out.
The last resort will be a touch up. If done right, they don't blotch. I had this done to my last car, a volvo with a dark blue paint, and it worked wonders.
Good luck!
2006-09-27 03:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
First try to compound it out, then wax it. They sell compound at Pepboys. That works on light scratches. You can buy touchup paint too but it rarely matches exactly as car color tends to fade slightly in the sun.
2006-09-27 06:18:47 · answer #6 · answered by Michael S 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Usually what I have done is 1st -- your local body shop can usually buff out the scratch with their grade of wax...has worked for me in the past on all three of my cars. 2nd -- if that didn't work out the way you liked, nail polish works the best and is cheaper than touch-up paints.
There really is no need to go through any further expense than this, because all in all, its a car, its exposed to sunlight, morons and rocks from the road...your going to get scratches, dents and scrapes!
2006-09-27 07:18:22 · answer #7 · answered by Athera78 3 · 4⤊ 4⤋
This stuff is magic
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Sorry but I don't know if you can get it in the states
2006-09-27 03:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by Kangkid 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Make mre scratches No one is gonna notice the old ones...nd u will cover thm ...................or ..cover it with ur old clothes or smething or paint thm..................or the besty buy a new car :P
2014-12-04 05:58:36 · answer #9 · answered by mahek 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to Pep Boys or any other auto store, Buy some compound , rub it it , it spreads out your existing paint to fill in the scratch and remove it.
2006-09-27 08:42:53 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
first of all if you are in the states sue the tow company, you are entitled to 3 times the actually damages from the tow company.
The RailRoad commission governs all wreckers in the USA, so if your vehicle was damaged by the tow company and they are not willing to make repairs, contact the RailRoad Commision and file a complaint then SUE the tow company in small claims court for 3 times the damages.
Also if your vehicle was towed from an improperly marked area, then get the tow company for even more. The rules are very clear as to how an area must be marked for parking violations resulting in a tow.
Once the tow company accepts liability take your vechile back to the dealer and have it repaired professionally
2006-09-27 04:58:00 · answer #11 · answered by hailey 4 · 3⤊ 9⤋