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How to Remove Surface Scratches From Cars

Road debris and improper washing techniques can leave surface scratches in your cars paint job. Over time, these surface scratches can cause the paint to look dull and old. Removing the surface scratches in the paint is a simple process that will restore the shine to your cars paint.

Instructions

1

Wash the entire car, working from the top down, using detergent specifically designed for washing cars. This prevents the wax coating on the car from being stripped off by harsh detergents found in laundry or dish washing soap. Dry the car using a soft towel or chamois cloth.

2

Wet sand the surface scratches with 2000 grit paper. Spray the surface with water and lightly rub the sandpaper across the scratch in a crosshatch pattern until the surface is even and dull. Keep the area wet as you sand the surface to avoid clogging the paper and stop often to feel the surface with you hand and check progress.

3

Wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth. Spread a bead of liquid rubbing compound over the surface. Apply the rubbing compound using the orbital polisher set on low speed and keep the polisher moving across the surface to avoid burning the paint. Repeat the process as required until the paint begins to shine. Wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth.

4

Install a clean polishing pad onto the polisher. Spread polishing compound across the surface and apply as before using the polisher. Remove the polishing compound using a damp cloth and apply swirl remover using the polisher. Polish the surface until the shine is restored and the scratches are gone.