To play it safe, test the compound on a small area of your car before using it on bigger areas. However, rubbing compounds use harsher chemicals so it’s advised to try mild formulas before moving on to a rubbing compound.
If the scratches are larger and deeper, a rubbing compound would be the better choice. There are specific polishing compounds made to remove scratches from cars, so that would be the best option. If the scratch on your car barely catches your fingernail, a polishing compound should do the job. Your car should look as good as new.īefore starting, you need to know whether to use a rubbing compound or a polishing compound. Once it looks all glossy and shiny, give it a minute to let it dry and wipe it with a clean and dry microfiber towel. Put some wax on a clean microfiber cloth and apply it in circular motions. Last but not least, finish it off with some car wax. Also be sure to remove any excess polish before it dries. Check your work - you can always repeat the process if you need to. Polish the area until it looks almost as glossy as the rest of your car, and then wipe the area with a clean microfiber towel. You should also polish a bit outside of the scratched area in order to make sure everything blends in. Apply a small amount on a polishing cloth or microfiber towel and polish the area in circular motions. Now you’ll need a car polish specifically made for removing marks and scratches. Afterward, wipe the area with a clean and dry microfiber cloth. To feather out the edges of this now matte area, use the 5,000-grit sandpaper and softly continue sanding around the edges in circular motions.
The area you sanded will no longer be glossy since you sanded off the upper layer of paint. Sand the area until the scratch is almost invisible, then put the sponge away and continue sanding the scratch until it’s as good as gone. You want to keep checking to make sure you don’t sand deeper than necessary. Sand for a few seconds, check the scratch, and repeat. When you sand, make sure you’re sanding in the direction of the scratch. The sandpaper and sponge should both be wet throughout the whole process to prevent any additional damage. Next, apply soapy water on both the scratched area and the sandpaper before you start sanding. Just like with lighter scratches, don’t forget to check if there’s dirt or debris near the scratch. It’s important to be gentle when using sandpaper, or you could damage the paint further.
Wrapping it around the sponge makes sure you don’t put too much pressure on the paint. If the scratch is on the lighter side, you can use 5,000-grit sandpaper instead. First, get 3,000-grit sandpaper and wrap it around the sponge.
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