3 Easy Ways to Remove Scratches from a Car

Paint scratches are inevitable in a car, but there are easy ways to get the scratch fixed without seeking professional help. First of all, the scratch has to be shallow enough to run your fingernail over it without catching it, if it isn't, then it will have to go to a body shop. Otherwise, you can wet the scratch, apply some scratch removal compound, buff, and then wipe it away. After a few cycles of this, the scratch should be as good as gone.

Key Takeaways:

Small scratches can be quick and easy to remove at home.
Small scratches on a car can be removed by sanding the area and applying a rubbing and polishing compound.
Larger scratches require the area to be sanded down and then repainted.

“If your nail glides across the scratch without catching in it, it’s a minor scratch that’ll polish out. But if the scratch catches your fingernail, it’s a job for a body shop”