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Bettarn 09-27-2015 12:50 AM

Scratches on potential purchase S2k
 
I've quickly lined up a low mileage replacement for my S2k which was stolen a week ago. It's a good car in Moonrock, but it does have a couple of sharp scratches - one on the boot lid and one on a sill. They seem quite prominent in sunlight - appearing to be to be showing the primer - but in shade not really that visible. They are very narrow, almost hair-like.

Does anyone have any experience removing these kind of scratches or can I be expecting to repaint? Sorry a bit difficult without pictures I appreciate! I've negotiated a discount with the seller. Seem to be mixed reports for chips away and the like - any opinions or recommendations for this sort of work in the Coventry area? I'm happy with the car apart from this and I need to sort transport pretty quickly.

Tookie 09-27-2015 12:55 AM

Whereabouts are you based, iv just had the rear arch on my Silverstone done, a good friend of mine has a body shop, immaculate results.

Nottm_S2 09-27-2015 01:34 AM

just assume the worst imo

the colour coat is thin on these cars so price in getting it painted

Bettarn 09-27-2015 02:18 AM

Tookie - Coventry area.

Ok cheers - painting a freshly purchased car doesn't appeal too much! Maybe I'd live with it a while.

jsh 09-27-2015 03:31 AM

If you can feel it with a finger nail it needs painting.

Irish TuneR 09-28-2015 12:50 AM

Could get away with just filling with paint (using small brush), sanding it smooth and polishing it. It'll be harder to notice but will still be there.

Tookie 09-28-2015 11:46 AM

Hi Bettarn, we are close to Northampton, not too far from you, if you change your mind let me know and il pass you his number.

Louisq 09-29-2015 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by jsh (Post 23758920)
If you can feel it with a finger nail it needs painting.

This

Bettarn 09-29-2015 11:29 PM

Ok thanks for the advice. I'll collect her soon and maybe I'll get her to a bodyshop. The scratches certainly show up more on a Moonrock than my old Silverstone, just because it's so much darker I guess.


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