When is a scratch to deep?

**popcornplayer28** · 08-19-2013, 10:34 AM

Hey guys and girls. Got a question for you.

Ok so I have purchased a MK5 Volkswagen Golf GT and as much of a lovely car it is, the paint has not been cared for properly. It is covered in swirls and has a few scratches. Most of the scratches I have inspected seem pretty easy to remove, however there are a couple on there that I'm unsure about. My question is how do I tell if a scratch is to deep to remove with a Meguiars G220 V2.

I look forward to your replies

Many Thanks
Jay

**Evan.J** · 08-19-2013, 10:39 AM

If it catches on your finger nail then more than likely its too deep to remove.

**c8n** · 08-19-2013, 10:39 AM

Factory cc is paper thin, considering this, if the scratch can be felt in any way, it is probably too deep to be buffed out.

**hernandez.art13** · 08-19-2013, 11:47 AM

When there is a scratch if it is to deep to remove, it can still be compounded then polished. To make it less noticeable. Just don't work the area to long and burn through

**popcornplayer28** · 08-19-2013, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the response guys. Great Help. Unfortunatly two of the scratches catch on my fingernail so i think ill have to learn to live with them. Does anyone have an opinion on the touch up pens?

Are they any good? If so would you recomend any brands?

**Evan.J** · 08-19-2013, 01:09 PM

What kind or paint is it?

**popcornplayer28** · 08-19-2013, 01:42 PM

Its a Metallic Blue Clear Coat. 2005 so going to be a hard paint.

**rmagnus** · 08-19-2013, 02:11 PM

You can always fill the scratch then after it's cured compound and polish. Paint pens are tough to get a clean fill, but good for a quick fix. Your better off with a small bottle of paint and tooth picks.

I'd recommend a light sanding with 3000 grit then polish out.

Pictures would help.