preventing scratches?

[JackTheRipper]

hey guys just wondering what is the best way to prevent scratches on the paintwork of my navara.

did a bit of 4x4ing on the weekend and went down some tight and overgrown tracks which ended up scratching up my nav a fair amount. and they show up worse because my nav is black in colour... now apart from not going 4x4ing which is not an option, what should i do?

gonna get it cut and polished so it looks all smick and then put some wax on it, is this enough to prevent most scratches?

 

[Aido]

The scratches are in the clear coat. Cut and polish once a year to avoid going all the way through it......and get used to scratches - its black.
Use Mequires tech wax after washing thoroughly to protect from minor stuff in the meantime.

 

[JackTheRipper]

sounds like good advice to me. thanks.
scratches add character right???

just the dents you gotta watch out for!

 

[Al]

yeah just avoid the dents, a good wax every 3 months does wonders. i personally use Wicked Liquid Wax. You can even use it on hot panels in the sun (unlike most waxes).

 

[digbyj]

Last time I went out with Aido and scratched mine up he recommended Meguiars scratch x, this probably halved the appearance of them. The local panelbeater suggested toothpaste?? But yeah I've also read a good wax helps a bit too.

 

[JackTheRipper]

thanks for info guys... deffinately gonna get out there and give it a good clean and a wax.