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Use sandpaper (Possibly 3000 & 5000 grit) Compound by itself works on lighter scratches. Sanding needed with deeper scratches Removes swirls in paint and oxidation Use a rubbing compound to remove swirls, scratches, and oxidation. Easy to clean off Should use wax as well to protect the sanded area. Works quickly You can use a touch-up kit or clear coat touch-up if the scratch has gone down to the paint or metal – although results may vary. It may not remove medium or deep scratches. More time needed Different compounds remove different levels of scratches. Caution is needed when sanding, so you don’t sand off too much clear coat. When you see a scratch in your paint, you’ll first need to evaluate the type of scratch it is. If the scratch is light, you shouldn’t be able to feel it grab as you move your fingernail over the scratch. This means you can use rubbing compound by itself.\u00a0 A deeper scratch will grab your fingernail as you move it over the scratch. This usually means that some sanding may be required. A deep scratch or chip that goes down to the paint surface or car body will need to be filled in with touch-up paint and or a touch-up clear coat. A dealer may be able to provide you with the correct paint touch-up color, or you can try to match the color with a touch-up kit. Get Ready to Start! Get the following items ready to use when removing a scratch from your car: Light Scratch: Deep Scratch: Below Clear Coat Scratch or chip: How to Remove Scratches from Your Car? By keeping all the above necessary items ready, you are all set to remove the scratch by yourself. But of course, you need to follow certain techniques to use them efficiently. This guide will teach you how to use rubbing compounds to get rid of scratches. Step 1: Clean the Surface of the Scratch Before you apply the rubbing compound, you have to clean the area which has the scratch so that the rubbing compound can work well on the scratch. With a little extra effort, you can clean the entire car surface, which is similar to getting two things done in one shot. Step 2: Sanding Down to the Layer of Scratch (If you have a light scratch or down to the metal scratch or chip, you can skip this step) Some scratches won’t respond to rubbing compound until the scratch is sanded down. Our goal is to make the scratch invisible. To achieve this, we are going to remove part of the clear coat until we get to the scratch layer. Fine grit sandpaper will help you slowly remove a bit of the clear coat. We should not sand below the scratch layer, or we may remove the clear coat. Some people use dark or light shoe polish to fill in the scratch. Then, as you sand, you can start to see the scratch go away. In order to get a better result on your finish, use 5000-grit sandpaper to help smooth out the scratches of the sandpaper and blend the area into the surrounding paint. Step 3: How to Use Rubbing Compound? (If you have a down-to-the-metal scratch or chip, you can skip this step) Let us see how to use rubbing compound after you have sanded (if needed) the area and everything is smooth. Using a buffing machine method: Using your hand: It’s important to use a separate wool pad when spreading the rubbing compound and use a separate one for waxing the car surface. It is also necessary to remove the rubbing compound completely using a towel before going to the next step. Step 4: Polishing, Painting, and Waxing Polishing: After cleaning off any rubbing compound, you can use another wool pad and polish the surface. This isn’t necessary but may help the overall shin. Painting: If you have a scratch that goes down to the metal, it is easiest to use a touch-up kit or putty and paint. A chip or scratch won’t respond to rubbing compound if it goes down to the paint or metal. Although if it goes down to the paint, you may be able to use just an application of a clear coat. Here’s a video with more information. Wax: It is important to protect the area you applied the rubbing compound. If you sanded, using a paste wax works best. If you had a light scratch, any wax should work fine. Now you can step back and enjoy your hard work! Conclusion The above steps will help you remove scratches if you have followed the steps properly. You can remove light scratches easily and deeper scratches with some time and patience. As you learn, your experience will grow, and you can master the art of scratch removal. If you successfully follow the steps above, you can look confidently at the work you did by yourself and enjoy a beautiful paint finish. 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