Removing scuffs and scratches

domov2 · Jan 5th, 2019, 11:15

I have a C30 and there are a few chips and scratches around the car. What is the best way to fix them?

See photos below. Ive tried looking through the forums for any threads about fixing paintwork but I couldn't find any assistance.

https://imgur.com/gallery/jCJnV21

andy_d · Jan 5th, 2019, 14:52

the chips and gouges are going to need paint, and the deeper scratches are going to need sanding on the plastic parts, plastic primer + paint,

Stone chips on the bonnet/front wings ,
depending IF there is rust there, rust removal and treatment, primer + paint + lacquer
Wet sanding the high spots back and then polishing with a polishing compound,

Detailing World , a forum for , detailing cars, Does have guides on how to treat the various things your car's paintwork has,

its not easy , it IS easy to end up with a Right mess that looks worse than the scratches/chips.

Ideally you would have an indoor space to put the car to do the work , let the paint Fully cure etc .

Markos01 · Jan 7th, 2019, 13:04

You can do an 'amateur' repair by getting some touch-up paint from Volvo (£10ish). Make sure the areas are clean, I'd then buy some Isopropyl alcohol spray (£5ish) to ensure the surface area is fully free of dirt/contaminants, let it dry for a minute after wiping area with said alcohol, then patiently touch in the paint. Not sure if your car is silver so the touch up paint might be two-part: colour and then lacquer to go on top once the colour is dry. This won't be as thorough a job as Andy suggests but unless you're really cack-handed will make a significant improvement.

Bigchewie · Jan 8th, 2019, 22:49

IMO worth asking aroudn locally for a well priced bodyshop, if you were to just say get the bumper done they may touch in the chips in the bonnet( worst ones anyhow), lots of good guides out there doesnt really have to be volvo specific, as above detailing wrold is a good place to start. a few mates have had good results from chipex, its on my to do list (not high mind you) for possibly the coming year. I would have a look into that as well

Jan 5th, 2019, 11:15	#1
domov2 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2021 15:13 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: derby	Removing scuffs and scratches I have a C30 and there are a few chips and scratches around the car. What is the best way to fix them? See photos below. Ive tried looking through the forums for any threads about fixing paintwork but I couldn't find any assistance. https://imgur.com/gallery/jCJnV21

Jan 5th, 2019, 14:52	#2
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:33 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	the chips and gouges are going to need paint, and the deeper scratches are going to need sanding on the plastic parts, plastic primer + paint, Stone chips on the bonnet/front wings , depending IF there is rust there, rust removal and treatment, primer + paint + lacquer Wet sanding the high spots back and then polishing with a polishing compound, Detailing World , a forum for , detailing cars, Does have guides on how to treat the various things your car's paintwork has, its not easy , it IS easy to end up with a Right mess that looks worse than the scratches/chips. Ideally you would have an indoor space to put the car to do the work , let the paint Fully cure etc . __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jan 7th, 2019, 13:04	#3
Markos01 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 19:12 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London	You can do an 'amateur' repair by getting some touch-up paint from Volvo (£10ish). Make sure the areas are clean, I'd then buy some Isopropyl alcohol spray (£5ish) to ensure the surface area is fully free of dirt/contaminants, let it dry for a minute after wiping area with said alcohol, then patiently touch in the paint. Not sure if your car is silver so the touch up paint might be two-part: colour and then lacquer to go on top once the colour is dry. This won't be as thorough a job as Andy suggests but unless you're really cack-handed will make a significant improvement. __________________ 2010 C30 T5 – Now sadly gone but not forgotten

Jan 8th, 2019, 22:49	#4
Bigchewie Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: West Lothian	IMO worth asking aroudn locally for a well priced bodyshop, if you were to just say get the bumper done they may touch in the chips in the bonnet( worst ones anyhow), lots of good guides out there doesnt really have to be volvo specific, as above detailing wrold is a good place to start. a few mates have had good results from chipex, its on my to do list (not high mind you) for possibly the coming year. I would have a look into that as well

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