Noticed some scratches (not deep) on the bonnet, and its bugging me now!. Please advice: The best for scratch removal? I've been told T-Cut Original Restorer.
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I've used the AG scratch removal kit in the past on a (speak in hushed tones) SQ5; worked a treat. https://www.autoglym.com/products/bodywork/scratch-removal-complete-kit
Nooo to Tcut, if your going to do it by hand something like Andy suggested, but a worthwhile bit of kit to invest in is DA polisher. Have a look on clean your car website. You can get an entry level one which I have for a hundred quid or so which you will get plenty of use out of it.
Many thanks! I’ll look it up first thing tomorrow. Is it easy to use?
I’ve got one of these https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das6pro-dual-action-polisher but bought one of the deals with a few cutting compounds and extra pads so buy to your budget. Easy to use, have a look on car detailing world for guides on how to use but rule of thumb to use start with the lightest cutting compound and pad and work up. If you can feel the scratch with your finger nail your not going to be able to polish it out but is a good bit of kit for sorting out light scratches and swirls but does take some time. Once sorted it’s all about maintenance.
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This is what you need
Combined with Farcela polishing compound. G3 is coarse so be carefull, G10 is finer and probably best for a first attempt.
You must keep the sponge pad wet, it will spray everywhere so throw something over the soft top otherwise you'll never get the over spay off.
Great for getting rid of scratches, polishing up dull paintwork and for dull plastic headlight lenses.
Once you have used one you will wonder how you got by without it.
Don't bother with drill or 12v polishers, not up to the job.
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Combined with Farcela polishing compound. G3 is coarse so be carefull, G10 is finer and probably best for a first attempt.
You must keep the sponge pad wet, it will spray everywhere so throw something over the soft top otherwise you'll never get the over spay off.
Great for getting rid of scratches, polishing up dull paintwork and for dull plastic headlight lenses.
Once you have used one you will wonder how you got by without it.
Don't bother with drill or 12v polishers, not up to the job.
Thanks @jaguartvr. I've just had a look, does it say which one to use for what inside the box? because it doesn't say each buffer's intended useage on the site.This is what you need
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Combined with Farcela polishing compound. G3 is coarse so be carefull, G10 is finer and probably best for a first attempt.
You must keep the sponge pad wet, it will spray everywhere so throw something over the soft top otherwise you'll never get the over spay off.
Great for getting rid of scratches, polishing up dull paintwork and for dull plastic headlight lenses.
Once you have used one you will wonder how you got by without it.
Don't bother with drill or 12v polishers, not up to the job.
@jaguartvr Had a look on the Farcela site, there are loads of compounds. Which one to use please? Oh ` G10 is finer and probably best for a first attempt.` - > So G10 to start?
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I normally just use whichever is cleanest! I tend to use the plain sponge, the waffle pads are designed to run cooler, you don't want to burn the paint. If you keep the pad wet and don't use too much pressure you won't have any problems. You can also get a dry compound, Farecela G6 from memory which is used dry or with a damp pad, this makes far less mess.
I have a Mitsubishi GTO, it is one of those cars that if left goes to a nasty matt pink, quick once over with the polisher and some compound and it looks like a new car, you would not believe it was the same car.
I would suggest G10 (fine) for a first attempt and maybe a G6 for problem areas to start. Buy the smallest bottles you can (ebay cheapest) see how you go and later you can buy bigger bottles, a little goes a long way.
I have a Mitsubishi GTO, it is one of those cars that if left goes to a nasty matt pink, quick once over with the polisher and some compound and it looks like a new car, you would not believe it was the same car.
I would suggest G10 (fine) for a first attempt and maybe a G6 for problem areas to start. Buy the smallest bottles you can (ebay cheapest) see how you go and later you can buy bigger bottles, a little goes a long way.
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Ok thanks. Ill get the G3 not the G10 then.. 
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Sorry my mistake, go for fine G10.
From the Farecela website
G3 both paste and liquid, and G6 are first-stage cutting compounds, this means they have an aggressive cut to remove surface defects and abrasive sanding marks. The difference between these products is that G3 Paste is designed for use on Medium Solids paint systems; G3 Liquid on High Solids; and G6 Paste on very aged paints.
G10 is a second-stage finishing compound; it has much finer abrasive compound designed to remove very light scratches, swirl marks and fading, and provide a high gloss finish.
From the Farecela website
G3 both paste and liquid, and G6 are first-stage cutting compounds, this means they have an aggressive cut to remove surface defects and abrasive sanding marks. The difference between these products is that G3 Paste is designed for use on Medium Solids paint systems; G3 Liquid on High Solids; and G6 Paste on very aged paints.
G10 is a second-stage finishing compound; it has much finer abrasive compound designed to remove very light scratches, swirl marks and fading, and provide a high gloss finish.