How To Remove Scratches From Car

Determine The Scratch

Determine if the scratch is actually a scratch and not

just something on the surface of the paint.

Look at the area close up and inspect whether you have a

scratch or just debris on your car.

Now What To Do?

Establish The Depth Of The Scratch

After you have actually determined that you do have some scratches

that need repair, you need to figure out how deep the scratch is.

Now What To Do?

Scratches to the clear coat can be easily fixed by following these

steps:- clear coat, color, primer and steel. If the scratch is only as deep as the clear coat or color, it will be much easier to remove.

Wash And Dry The Car

If your car is dirty during scratch repair, that dirt

could cause more scratches to be created. Pay particular attention to the area you will be repairing. Spray the scratched area with

water, making sure to get any debris out of the

scratch.

Sand The Scratch LightlyAlways sand in the direction of the

scratch.You do not want to create opposing scratches, which will only create more ridges

and valleys in the paint that need to be repaired.

Now What To Do?

Periodically rinse the area with water. This will allow you to better see if you

have gotten to the bottom of the scratch. If the scratch is slightly deeper than the clear coat, use sandpaper initially to level the

surface.

Rinse The Area, Making Sure That It Is Clean And Dry.

Good quality and clean microfiber clothes to wipe dry the surface. Remember that using old rags could simply cause more scratches on the surface of your

car!

Apply Rubbing Compound To The Scratched Areas.

Rubbing compound is an abrasive that takes off a bit more of the paint surface but it also

smoothes out the paint surface, getting it ready to be waxed.

Do not turn on the buffer quite yet but with a

buffer pad spread the compound around the area that is dull from

sanding.

Now What To Do?

Polish The Area With The Rubbing Compound.

Turn the buffer on its lowest level and

move it around for approximately 10

seconds. You need to polish the rubbing compound relatively

quickly, so that it does not dry before being smoothed out.

Wash The Area Once Again.

Use clean water and a towel to

remove the leftover compound residue

from the paint surface. If the

compound got in any crevices, use a toothbrush to clean

it out.

Wax The Area To Seal The Paint You Have Repaired.

If you wax your car regularly, use your usual method. If

you have never done it before, consult How to Wax You Car for suggestions on

how to do it.

Apply a good quality carnauba wax to the surface and then buff

the surface with a random orbital buffer.

Now What To Do?

Finish By Washing The Area One More Time.

Make sure all of the scratches are gone

and that the repaired area is super shiny and

repels water easily.

Tips

1. Removing raised marks can be accomplished by scrubbing the area with a

soapy rag. If that doesn't work, try an adhesive remover.

2. Even if one end of a scratch is shallow, the middle or opposite end might be much deeper. Survey the entire scratch before

deciding how to best remove it.

3. Use your toothpaste! Take a little amount of toothpaste on a wet cloth and rub it on the scratch and that's it. It will

definitely help you.

How to Remove Scratches from Car

Scratches in car paint can be caused by a variety of

things. Car accidents, juvenile behavior, poor

parking, and other parking lot mishaps are all

common causes for a scratch or two on your

perfect paint job.

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