soft paint

workman · 30-04-2007, 09:14

peeps i've a diamond sliver metallic my06 octy and i seem to be getting a fair few scratches down the nearside doors, i believe it's caused by hedgerow along one of the roads i've to take in relation to work a couple of days a week. there's nothing i can do about the route, and the marks polish out with just the lightest touch of t-cut, but my question would be:

the paint would be appear to be rather soft, as it marks so easy, has anyone else any experiences/problems like this, or any advice?

cheers.

yashicamat · 30-04-2007, 10:19

My friends' gunmetal grey Leon does exactly the same thing (he has close encounters with hedges on his commute too), I think VAG paint might just be a bit soft?

bryand · 30-04-2007, 11:31

You might find Meguiars Scratch-X to be better then T-Cut, because it's one of those abrasives that breaks down to a finer abrasive the more it is rubbed. So it's less likely to take too much of the clear coat off.

Harry_vRS · 30-04-2007, 11:58

Yep my silver Octy vRS looks a disgrace with the amount of chips on it

workman · 01-05-2007, 11:28

cheers for the info peeps, i am seriously thinking about taking it back to the dealer (my previous car, a sliver vectra, never had this problem).

harry_vrs: do you have to t-cut/polish it much to remove the marks?

Harry_vRS · 01-05-2007, 20:12

I've tried polishing it but its a full on chip that goes right down, felt like a boulder had hit my car when it happened

It's quite noticeable too, so might be a job for Chipsaway.

Mr Grumpy · 01-05-2007, 20:23

I was under the impression that vag paint is very hard, that's why it chips easily.

meskodasgone · 02-05-2007, 22:55

If it's any consolation, I've had two Bm's and two Skoda vRSs and without a doubt the paint on the BMs marks more easily

mattbeef · 03-05-2007, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

I was under the impression that vag paint is very hard, that's why it chips easily.

Yup if you want even more proof just go and ask on detailing world.

VAG paint is generally reguarded as the hardest paint out there

30-04-2007, 09:14	#1
workman Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 104 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	soft paint peeps i've a diamond sliver metallic my06 octy and i seem to be getting a fair few scratches down the nearside doors, i believe it's caused by hedgerow along one of the roads i've to take in relation to work a couple of days a week. there's nothing i can do about the route, and the marks polish out with just the lightest touch of t-cut, but my question would be: the paint would be appear to be rather soft, as it marks so easy, has anyone else any experiences/problems like this, or any advice? cheers.

30-04-2007, 10:19	#2
yashicamat 114whp per ton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,670 Members Car: Nissan Primera GT Thanks: 37 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Re: soft paint My friends' gunmetal grey Leon does exactly the same thing (he has close encounters with hedges on his commute too), I think VAG paint might just be a bit soft? __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

30-04-2007, 11:31	#3
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,769 Members Car: Volvo C30 2.0D Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: soft paint You might find Meguiars Scratch-X to be better then T-Cut, because it's one of those abrasives that breaks down to a finer abrasive the more it is rubbed. So it's less likely to take too much of the clear coat off.

30-04-2007, 11:58	#4
Harry_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,052 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Mk2 Thanks: 17 Thanked 45 Times in 37 Posts	Re: soft paint Yep my silver Octy vRS looks a disgrace with the amount of chips on it

01-05-2007, 11:28	#5
workman Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 104 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: soft paint cheers for the info peeps, i am seriously thinking about taking it back to the dealer (my previous car, a sliver vectra, never had this problem). harry_vrs: do you have to t-cut/polish it much to remove the marks?

01-05-2007, 20:12	#6
Harry_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,052 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Mk2 Thanks: 17 Thanked 45 Times in 37 Posts	Re: soft paint I've tried polishing it but its a full on chip that goes right down, felt like a boulder had hit my car when it happened It's quite noticeable too, so might be a job for Chipsaway.

01-05-2007, 20:23	#7
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,675 Members Car: Office chair..... Thanks: 8 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts	Re: soft paint I was under the impression that vag paint is very hard, that's why it chips easily. __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

02-05-2007, 22:55	#8
meskodasgone Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 68 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: soft paint If it's any consolation, I've had two Bm's and two Skoda vRSs and without a doubt the paint on the BMs marks more easily

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