linkster Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Scraped my offside wheel arch against the bumper of a land rover so have a black streak of a couple of inches Thinking of taking it to Halfords who offer a budget body shop - anyone know if they should be trustworthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Have you tried polishing it yourself first with something not too abrasive, like a claybar or some p21s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 P21S is a wax Chris Clay bar could be a start. If not, try something with a moderate cut like AG Super Resin Polish. If that isn't getting it off, you could try something with a bit more cut like AG Paint Renovator or Poorboy SSR3. Any pics of it? Basically, I would avoid Halfords! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkster Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Crikey, that was a bit of luck! Went to take a picture and the valeter was here doing some pool cars, he used a cutter and it was gone in a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Nice one!!! You should buy a lottery ticket today as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 P21S is a wax Chris Think P21S do more than just wax acutally But yes, try things moving up in their abrasiveness, so claybar, AG SRP, PB SSR2.5/3 or maybe (heaven forbid) a touch of T-cut. All I can see Halfrauds saying is that it will need spot respraing, so may as well give it a go yourself with polish. If not I am sure they will do a good job, they contract it out to companies so sure it will be fine EDIT: Nice one, glad to see its sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Crikey, that was a bit of luck! Went to take a picture and the valeter was here doing some pool cars, he used a cutter and it was gone in a minute. Nice when things go right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 DONT EVER GET HALFORDS TO DO THIS! They quoted me (on my old MG) double the price that chips away quoted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 try scratchx - its not too abrasive dont rub sarnie on it - he's too abrasive oh..... too late i posted then read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtphwoar Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Scraped my offside wheel arch against the bumper of a land rover so have a black streak of a couple of inches Thinking of taking it to Halfords who offer a budget body shop - anyone know if they should be trustworthy? Have you tried a semi-abrasive scratch removal product? 9/10 times it is rub off from the other car and may not have done damage, try some t-cut scratch remover or similar and rub rub rub untilthe scratch has gone? Just a suggestion as without seeing it, can't be sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Halfords are just going to be contracting it out so you may as well just go straight to the guys who are actually doing it. Just ring around a few local bodyshops and I am sure you will get a price thats is better than halfords. If you go to a bodyshop mention its a private job and if you can pay by cash all the better (means they get straight payment rather than having to wait months to get money of insurance companies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I'd buy some paint from Nissan and get to work with a tooth pick before going to Halfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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