Feeling rather pleased with myself tonight. I had the option of paint protection film applied to my car by the factory when it was built, and generally its been a very good investment. However, the areas on the running boards are very easily bruised by shoes as people (me included) get in and out. The resulting scuff marks had become very noticeable. I've tried all sorts of cutting pastes, plastic polishes etc with disappointing results. I was considering removing the film but thought I'd have one more go using a cotton polishing mop on my electric drill, like the one in the picture, as a sort of last resort. I realise taking a drill to the paintwork of their pride and joy won't be for everyone, but the results were dramatic. Even deep scratches came out from the plastic film relatively easily. There seems to be an optimum pressure, too much and you make the problem worse, too little and nothing happens. I didn't use any polish with the mop just a modest pressure and gentle to-and-fro motion until the marks come out (including the new marks I created when experimenting with too much pressure).
Thought I'd share on here in case anyone else has had the same issue and is feeling brave enough to try my method. Just be really careful with that drill !
