How To Remove Scratch on Your Car

  • February 6, 2009
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You do everything that you can to protect your baby, but sometimes scratch happens. Before you pay hundreds of dollars for a detail, learn what you can do to fix the problem.

You Will Need

  • Spray Detailer
  • Detailing Clay
  • Microfiber Towels
  • Meguiar's ScratchX
  • Foam Applicator Pad
  • Wax

Step 1: Clean The Area

Wash the car. Or spray detailing lubricant on the scratch and wipe the area clean with a microfiber towel.

Step 2: Lubricate The Scratch

Spray a decent amount of detailing lubricant onto the area around the scratch.

Step 3: Clean The Scratch

As the area of the scratch is lubricated, use a clay bar to strip any wax or contaminants on the paint. Rub the flat surface of the clay bar onto the lubricated area until the area is smooth and free of contaminants.

Step 4: Wipe The Area

Wipe off the remaining lubricant using a microfiber towel.

Step 5: Apply ScratchX to Foam

Squeeze ScratchX onto your Foam Applicator Pad. Make sure that you have enough to cover the area of the scratch.

Step 6: Apply ScratchX to Scratch

Place Foam Applicator Pad onto the scratch and rub it in. Unlike wax, ScratchX does not need time to dry. Instead, ScratchX requires you to “push” the liquid into the scratch. Using pressure and elbow grease, work the liquid into the scratch using the Applicator Pad with an up-down, side-side, or swirling motion.

Step 7: Remove ScratchX

Using a microfiber towel, wipe away any remaining ScratchX from the working area.

Step 8: Repeat Step 6 If Needed

Depending on how deep the scratch is, you should be seeing some improvement. If not, repeat steps 6 and 7 if needed, until scratch is gone.

Step 9: Protect The Paint

Apply wax of your choice onto the working area. Let the wax settle before wiping.

Step 10: Remove The Wax

Using a microfiber towel, remove the wax from the paint.

Step 11: Enjoy

Sit back, relax, and enjoy looking at your scratch free car!

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