Scratched

[william13]

Yesterday wife had window cleaners clean all windows in house. They cleaned window behind my gear. Today I noticed on my mint mint mint Sonus Faber Elipsa SE a fine but visible 3 inch white line on the black trim, running vertically It is right on the edge where front meets side. Of course I felt sick because I was so protective of these. Just took my eye off them for a second. I want to put things in perspective because its only money and I am fine now. However...................aside from sending back to factory which I do not want to do, is there any way to make this fine line go away without making it worse?

[Sultankat]

Originally Posted by william13

Yesterday wife had window cleaners clean all windows in house. They cleaned window behind my gear. Today I noticed on my mint mint mint Sonus Faber Elipsa SE a fine but visible 3 inch white line on the black trim, running vertically It is right on the edge where front meets side. Of course I felt sick because I was so protective of these. Just took my eye off them for a second. I want to put things in perspective because its only money and I am fine now. However...................aside from sending back to factory which I do not want to do, is there any way to make this fine line go away without making it worse?

I know it hurts even more, but can you make a picture (or several) to make our support more easy?
Another question: can you feel the white line or is it only visible?
My first impression: this can be solved.

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by william13

Yesterday wife had window cleaners clean all windows in house. They cleaned window behind my gear. Today I noticed on my mint mint mint Sonus Faber Elipsa SE a fine but visible 3 inch white line on the black trim, running vertically It is right on the edge where front meets side. Of course I felt sick because I was so protective of these. Just took my eye off them for a second. I want to put things in perspective because its only money and I am fine now. However...................aside from sending back to factory which I do not want to do, is there any way to make this fine line go away without making it worse?

Ouch. The Guarneri came with a wonderful red protective "hat"/cloth which I tried to use every time there was cleaning going on. Probably impractical with the Elipsa, but a couple of blankets over them in those occasion may help prevent future mishaps.

Alberto

[Still-One]

It sounds like it might be in a location where any repairs would be not be noticeable. As noted above a photo would help.

I can guess how you feel and like how you have tried to keep it all in perspective.

[jdandy]

Bill.......There is automotive polish available with black pigment in the polish for filling an scratches on paint. I have used it in the past successfully on minor scratches on black paint. This may be all you need to make the scratch disappear.

[william13]

Thanks Guys: I will try to take pictures although my good camera is on loan to my daughter. I can not feel the scratch. I even considered it could be on the surface. I did not want to use an abrasive. I know the polish. I use that on my black scooter. I could give that a try.

[Sultankat]

Originally Posted by william13

Thanks Guys: I will try to take pictures although my good camera is on loan to my daughter. I can not feel the scratch. I even considered it could be on the surface. I did not want to use an abrasive. I know the polish. I use that on my black scooter. I could give that a try.

I would like to suggest not to try any abrasive or polish. It's a positive thing you can't feel the scratch. It's very good possible that it's only superficial. Let's wait for the pictures.

[Masterlu]

Bill... I'm sure they can be made perfect again with the right scratch remover, ie: Wolfgang or Pinnacle automotive products.

[william13]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Bill... I'm sure they can be made perfect again with the right scratch remover, ie: Wolfgang or Pinnacle automotive products.

I like perfect!!!

[william13]

95% improved with polish. Can only see scratch in bright sun or flashlight. (little neurotic over here). The window washer offered to make amends. (that caught me off guard). I asked for nothing.