You can take your car to a car wash or wash it yourself. To wash your car yourself, spray it with a hose to wet it all over and remove the majority of the dirt and debris. Then, use a large sponge or car-washing brush to apply soap formulated for vehicles to your car. Work the soap into all surface of your car and then use the hose to spray it off. Dry your car with a clean, dry towel.
Whitening toothpaste works best, but you can try removing the scratches with any toothpaste you have on hand. You will need to apply the toothpaste with a soft, clean, microfiber towel to ensure that rubbing in the toothpaste does not cause more damage.
You will need to apply some pressure as you apply the toothpaste, but not too much.
You can also wipe away the excess toothpaste with a wet microfiber towel.
Make sure that you do not do more than 3 applications or you may damage the clear coat of the car’s paint.
Spray your car with a hose before applying any soap to it. Then, use a sponge or brush meant for washing cars to work the soap in. Rinse the soap off completely and dry your car with microfiber towels. Be sure to use soap designed for washing cars.
If you are unsure about what types of scratch removal product to buy, ask a sales associate for help. Employees who work in auto supply stores are usually knowledgeable about these products. A microfiber towel is often a good choice for applying scratch removal products since they are gentle on the surface of your car. Some products even come with a mechanical buffing tool that you can use to get rid of the scratches.
Make sure that the product is evenly distributed on the cloth or pad before you begin.
Make sure to apply light to medium pressure as you work in the product.
Do not allow the excess product to dry on the surface of your car. Check the manufacturer’s instructions to be sure about how to remove the excess product.
Check the manufacturer’s instructions before proceeding with another application.
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. Then, clean the area well with soap formulated for use on cars and rinse it all away with clean water.
Always sand in the direction of the scratch. You do not want to create opposing scratches, which will only add more ridges and valleys in the paint that need to be repaired. Rinse the area with water as needed to check your progress. 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 1500-grit sandpaper to level the surface and then 2000-grit sandpaper to remove the scratches made by the coarser sandpaper. Avoid getting dirt or debris between the sandpaper and the vehicle. This will cause scratching.
Avoid using old or dirty rags since these could cause more scratches on the surface of your car.
Choose a primer that is close to the color of your car’s paint, if possible. It will not be an exact match, but your paint will be.
To ensure that the paint will match, check with your car’s manufacturer to get the same shade of paint. You may be able to purchase the paint from an auto supply store, or you may have to special order the paint from your car’s manufacturer.
Apply a quarter-size amount of wax to the buffing pad or cloth to start and add more if needed. Use circular motions and press down on the pad or cloth with medium pressure. Keep going until the wax is evenly distributed and the car’s surface looks shiny.
