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On the grounds that you can't put back what you've taken off, the first thing to do is feel those scratches by running your fingernail across them. The ones where you can't detect an indent are safe to attack with a polish. If you can detect an indent then the scratch has gone through the clearcoat and will not just polish out. On a Mercedes the clearcoat is really quite thin but ridiculously hard. Nominally it is around 50 microns thick. To put it into perspective, a Post-It note is 75 microns thick.

You should also be aware that the Farecala G3 sold in Halfrauds is not the same formulation that has been the stalwart of bodyshops since the beginning of time. Indeed, Farecala is now generally considered old school. Many body shops have moved over to water-based products using nanotechology.
The German company, Scholl Concepts, markets their S20 Black polish as ideal for using in conjunction with Mercedes clearcoat. Although it is intended primarily for use with machine polishers, there are hand puck applicators that will give the same result albeit with a little more effort:

S20 Black Polish

Hand Polishing Puck

Of course, for complete peace of mind, you could just pop by your friendly local bodyshop who will have a device called a Paint Thickness Gauge and can ascertain whether the repair is a go-er in the first place. Good luck in whichever route you decide to go down.
 
wu56Shoozz said:
^ They don't work and make a mess..look them up on reviews.. They guy in Halfrauds also says the same about the T Cut pens..
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Gonna get the stuff you mentioned sometime tomorrow :)

Shouldn't I get the bottle for £2 more as there's so much more compound in it?
Should last ages?

Cheers again buddy
 
Toobad said:
On the grounds that you can't put back what you've taken off, the first thing to do is feel those scratches by running your fingernail across them. The ones where you can't detect an indent are safe to attack with a polish. If you can detect an indent then the scratch has gone through the clearcoat and will not just polish out. On a Mercedes the clearcoat is really quite thin but ridiculously hard. Nominally it is around 50 microns thick. To put it into perspective, a Post-It note is 75 microns thick.

You should also be aware that the Farecala G3 sold in Halfrauds is not the same formulation that has been the stalwart of bodyshops since the beginning of time. Indeed, Farecala is now generally considered old school. Many body shops have moved over to water-based products using nanotechology.
The German company, Scholl Concepts, markets their S20 Black polish as ideal for using in conjunction with Mercedes clearcoat. Although it is intended primarily for use with machine polishers, there are hand puck applicators that will give the same result albeit with a little more effort:

S20 Black Polish

Hand Polishing Puck

Of course, for complete peace of mind, you could just pop by your friendly local bodyshop who will have a device called a Paint Thickness Gauge and can ascertain whether the repair is a go-er in the first place. Good luck in whichever route you decide to go down.
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Cheers for that.

Howvever as that part of the car has been resprayed im not hunting for Mercedes specialist pastes etc. Also can't get that in store so would be longer waiting etc. Thanks again and will keep it in mind for the future
 
wu56Shoozz said:
Right then:

Go to halfords, buy a small bottle of Ferecla G3 (Maybe G10 as its a metallic) then clean the car (area) removing any dirt. You could and its optional clay bar the area then sparingly apply the G3 to the area working in a circular motion left to right / up and down over the affected area.. keep doing so until you can't see the marks..buff off. Then apply SRP in the same manner again and buff off. The Using Autoglym Extra Gloss apply a little to the area sparingly and allow to dry and buff off and your nearly there... a little Carnuba wax to finish and aye voilà! Job Done - step back (fall down a man hole cover..) give yourself a pat on the back and admire Finitto!!
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Last Q I promise :)

What's the difference between the paste and liquid of this product?

Is either better/easier to use? As 500ml liquid = £10, 150ml paste = £8

Thanks
 
CLSMark said:
The price I think buddy


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Just asking as the paste is a lot more expensive per ml whether it has any advantage
 
clk320x said:
Just asking as the paste is a lot more expensive per ml whether it has any advantage
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I find paste a bit messy, and labour intensive. Liquid is wipe on wipe off. Personally I don't see any difference..


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CLSMark said:
I find paste a bit messy, and labour intensive. Liquid is wipe on wipe off. Personally I don't see any difference..


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Liquid it is then :)

Not bothered about the extra £2, as I have a few scratches around the car to be sorted so the more the better hahah
 
CLSMark said:
Did you go to wheels in motion btw?


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Nah not yet Mark :)

Got 2 new goodyear asymmetric fitted elsewhere (F1 autocentre) btw never ever ever ever go there...

still need to go to WIM for the alignment as its wearing insides of tyres out.

cheers
 
clk320x said:
Liquid it is then :)

Not bothered about the extra £2, as I have a few scratches around the car to be sorted so the more the better hahah
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Paste isn't that bad - really, but you da man.. your choice, for the small amount that you're gonna do.. if you were going to mop the whole car then I'd go bottle, but as your only doing small parts then.... Oh well, your choice :thumb:
 
wu56Shoozz said:
Paste isn't that bad - really, but you da man.. your choice, for the small amount that you're gonna do.. if you were going to mop the whole car then I'd go bottle, but as your only doing small parts then.... Oh well, your choice :thumb:
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I want to do all the light scratches on the car so thought the more the merrier and can do this on all the family cars if I get a big bottle?

BTW I really appreciate your recommendations for this product, hopefully it delivers good results :)
 
Haha I'll give you a buzz when I'm on holiday in Scotland then :D
 
Rule of thum with scratches. Run your finger nail over the scratch lightly, if you can feel it then it wont buff out. If you cant feel anything then you should be fine.
 
wu56Shoozz said:
Book in to the Alona Hotel at Strathclyde park , enjoy the view and I'll mop & detail your car for you ... lols! Saves you the hassle..:thumb:
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Strathy park! that takes me back, btw the new Raith Interchange is pish


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