Restoring Bodywork Shine (1 Viewer)

[Charlie]

Under torch light, the scratches are tiny and can't even feel them with my finger. I didn't go silly with the scourer. Very light rubbing.

Was hoping that some posh wax would cure it

Wax won't help in fact it may highlight it. But it looks like you stopped in time sona simple polish stands a very good chance of sorting it. Because it's on a large van though to eliminate it completely would mean a full polish or it will look patchy and awful ! Looks like a Trsnsit Jumbo ?

 

[Yorick]

Wax won't help in fact it may highlight it. But it looks like you stopped in time sona simple polish stands a very good chance of sorting it. Because it's on a large van though to eliminate it completely would mean a full polish or it will look patchy and awful ! Looks like a Trsnsit Jumbo ?

Yup, Transit Jumbo

 

[Yorick]

So would I apply the polish by hand, or need a drill attachment thingy ?

 

[Weimarunner]

Morning Yorick,
Not sure if I should say it but .... http://www.farecla.com/automotive/compounding-systems/advanced-g3-liquid-compound .....by hand. Straight forward polish out
Ps. Please note on the link page the box ticked 'suitable for hand polishing'

 

[Louis]

If you're after a cheap fix it maybe worth trying (in a hidden spot somewhere) upvc restorer. It's cheap, we use it for polishing up weathered, faded and sun bleached upvc window frames. There's a liquid type and a cream which has a very light abrasive quality to cut back and restore shine. Give it ago somewhere out of sight. Costs about £4 - £7 a bottle.
Good luck

Ajax cream is similar stuff , don't think I'd use on my van! Good advise is readily available on here

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[Weimarunner]

Ajax cream is similar stuff , don't think I'd use on my van! Good advise is readily available on here

Hi Louis, I sent a dm with the details of the one I was recommending. I know the type you mean but the one I recommended is not like Ajax, it's not even as course as a medium cut compound, it only just cuts through 1500 grade swirls. There was some misunderstanding that the motorhome was plastic bodied.

 

[Louis]

Hi Louis, I sent a dm with the details of the one I was recommending. I know the type you mean but the one I recommended is not like Ajax, it's not even as course as a medium cut compound, it only just cuts through 1500 grade swirls. There was some misunderstanding that the motorhome was plastic bodied.

Oh right I understand, I got the one for plastic windows ( reccomended) by the supplier very similar to Ajax, it cleans well but a dull finish

 

[Weimarunner]

Oh right I understand, I got the one for plastic windows ( reccomended) by the supplier very similar to Ajax, it cleans well but a dull finish

Yeh, I know the type, harsh & gritty. Like you say good for cleaning dirty green window frames but deffo not for a van!

 

[Charlie]

I give in .

 

[sweetie]

What is it like keep banging your head against a wall Charlie.

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[Louis]

What is it like keep banging your head against a wall Charlie.

Painful I would have thought