I drove through some spilt paint which has left tiny white splatter marks over my paintwork. I need to remove it without damaging my metallic blue paintwork!

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

Anonymous

- Leeds

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

Yes, this product will work for this

answered 11 months ago

localknoxville

- Middlesbrough

answer 2

Rubbing compound will be too abrasive. Try a good quality polish with a light cut such as Halfords advance polish. It may take a while this way (multiple applications) but its much kinder to the paintwork.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

HalfordsWebTeam

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will it bring my dull paint back to life?

asked 1 year, 8 months ago

Anonymous

- lancing

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

Yes as it will remove the layer of oxidised paint. You will need to use some firm pressure to remove this layer, more than you would for applying a polish. A product called T-cut is also designed for this job and comes in a liquid form which is easier to apply.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

notadrop

answer 2

Rubbing compound is generally used for blending in paint work repairs and may be too harsh for an all over treatment. Try T-cut or polish first.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

HalfordsWebTeam

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Can I use a drill mounted polisher?

What is the best method of application for this rubbing compound, to use a motorised polisher or simply a cloth?

Also I have just sprayed a section of my car and the lacquer looks a bit rubbish, will this take the bad look out of it?

Many Thanks

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

Anonymous

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

After the laqure, think of it as a course T cut, then tcut after for shine and finish with polish

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Goliath123

- Kidderminster

answer 2

Use a cloth to get a even finish - bulid lacquer up in several thin coats

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

HalfordsWebTeam

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Will this product remove slight paint damage

I bumped a car-park barrier and left some grey paint from the barrier on my plastic bumper, will this compound remove it as that is the only damage.

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Grumpsie

- Chester

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

Yes it will, get a microfibre cloth and give it a really good rub and it will work a treat.

answered 11 months ago

localknoxville

- Middlesbrough

answer 2

Rubbing compound is generally used for blending in paint work repairs, you could try T-Cut or polish first.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

HalfordsWebTeam

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Dish sponge scratches - is this the correct product?

Or would t-cut be better? I have tried t-cut on a small area and although it's a big improvement the scratches are still slightly visible.

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

Anonymous

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

This stuff is very good but if the scratches are to deep you will have to use a filler or similar product and paint over.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Jackofalltrades1

- Lanarkshire,Scotland.

answer 2

Rubbing compound is generally used for blending in paint work repairs, you could try T-Cut or polish first.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

HalfordsWebTeam

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Does this remove 1500-grit scratches?

I've been using the halfords lacquer spray paints and I've wet sanded the clear coat to 1500-grit. If this rubbing compound isn't suitable for the scratches left by 1500 grit (wet sanding) what grit scratches is it suitable for removing?

thanks ;)

asked 3 years, 3 months ago

Christie

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

Lacquer should not need to be sanded. Just flatten the paint then use lacquer and leave to dry. Rubbing paste is just used for removing overspray.

answered 3 years, 3 months ago

HalfordsWebTeam

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I have bought a spray rubbing compound from Halfords shop.

Why does it tell you not to use on pearlescent paints before spraying the lacquer?

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

Anonymous

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

On the pearlescents, the advice is given not to use rubbing compound, because this can effect the way that the pearlescent particles have orientated during the drying process, and lead to a patchy finish.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

HalfordsWebTeam

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When do i apply this? After the paint and before the lacquer or after the lacquer?

asked 3 years ago

Brad1705

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

After the laquer, this is used to remove over-spray.
If the colour was a solid, then as well as removing the over-spray, it can remove mild oxidation from the surface of existing paint to help blend in new and old.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

HalfordsWebTeam

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Suitable for removing lacquer runs?

Is this suitable for removing slight runs after spraying with Halfords Clear Lacquer? If so, how long should be left before using?

Age Group: 25 - 34

Gender: Male

Attitude to Car Maintenance: Novice

How many cars: 2

Car Make: Kia

asked 5 months, 2 weeks ago

craggus2000

- Essex

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

Lacquer should not need to be sanded. Just flatten the paint then use lacquer and leave to dry. Rubbing paste is just used for removing overspray.

answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

HalfordsWebTeam

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My lacquer is kinder oxidised. Will this remove clear coat layer?

asked 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brookgr

on Halfords Rubbing Compound

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answer 1

If you mop the car it may well get the laqure back flat, bepends on how bad the oxidizing is

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Goliath123

- Kidderminster

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