Automotive Academy

Having a scratch on your car is never pleasant, there are various methods in which you can remove the scratch without having too much expense or damaging the existing paintwork.

1) If the scratch is not that deep you can often remove it using a compound such as T-Cut or other car polish.

2) Using a similar method to waxing your car you should use a buffer or other tool to rub the compound into the paintwork with ease. Remember to keep the device moving because you could burn the paint if held in the same position for any length of time.

You should always start with the device flat and apply pressure to the edges after it has turned on.

3) For the best results you are advised to use another compound which is less abrasive or gritty afterwards, using the same method you simply apply the compound and use the buffer to rub it in. Again, don’t let it stay in one place or it could damage your paintwork.

4) After it has been applied you can use a towel to wipe it down and add a layer of wax if you wish.

5) Check the result, if you are satisfied you can either leave it as that or go over it once more with the buffer to ensure the compound/wax has been rubbed in sufficiently. This time you would be advised to turn the speed down making it smoother.

6) If you do not have the results you were after you can repeat these steps until you are happy the scratch has been removed.