| It's Friday night and you have just left a card | | | | scratch remover. Older model cars and light |
| game with the guys and then it happens; time | | | | scratches work fine with standard body |
| freezes. Your jet black paint job from MaCCo is | | | | compounds; and do not require all of the supplies |
| ruined by a white key scratch. What kind of | | | | listed above. But for deeper scratches you will |
| person would do that, what kind of sick and | | | | need all the supplies and sunshine. Now let's begin; |
| twisted individual would do such a thing as scratch | | | | but first before you even think about buffing or |
| a fresh paint job? As you become the focus of | | | | polishing; wash your vehicle clean. Dirt and grime |
| the humor on the highway; you begin to think, | | | | will make for a very bad paint job, making it |
| "How on earth will I get this fixed before my | | | | appear like melted bird droppings. |
| next date?" | | | | Repair Minor Car Scratches |
| The Do it yourself Car Scratch Remover Guide | | | | For minor scratches it's pretty simple: |
| Removing scratches can be a very simple task; | | | | 1. Using the wet cloth; apply the polishing |
| but very costly if it is not done correctly. Most | | | | compound to the damaged area. |
| people because of convenience go directly to | | | | 2. Gently rub the compound into damaged area |
| professionals when they simply don't have the | | | | with circular motion.(allowing it to harden) |
| time. But in most cases you have to go to the | | | | 3. After applying to damaged area use the soap |
| professionals simply because the scratch is too | | | | and water to wash area. |
| deep to remove with a scratch remover/repair. | | | | 4. Apply wax to towel or sponge and gently dub |
| Most car scratches, such as key marks and | | | | the area in a circular motion. |
| pebble marks from driving on the highway can | | | | 5. Using a clean piece of cloth gently rub the |
| easily be removed; here are also some other | | | | surface clean. |
| minor scratches that wont cost you a bunch.a) | | | | Repair Deeper Car Scratches |
| Random/miscellaneous scratches.b) Cob-web | | | | 1. Now that was pretty simple. Now back to |
| effects.c) Pore-Imbedding strains.d) Oxidation ( | | | | reality. This key mark was pretty big and a simple |
| Rust)e) Acid Rain Spots.f) Dried bird droppings | | | | duff and polish would not do the job. So you now |
| (parking under trees in the summer)g) Buffer | | | | need to spend a bit more money and spend a bit |
| Swirls (from buffing too hard the last time) | | | | more time. Don't worry; here are the steps to |
| These scratches are normally 1000-600 grit which | | | | repairing that deep emotional scar; which we call |
| can easily be fixed or buffed. But at 2000 grit the | | | | paint terrorism. |
| scratch has penetrated to deep into the surface. | | | | 2. Using one piece of sand paper, carefully sand |
| That's when the professionals have to step in; the | | | | the area. (clean area immediately after) |
| conventional compound or scratch remover would | | | | 3. Apply compound directly to the scratch.(allowing |
| not suffice. | | | | it to harden) |
| Car Scratch: Getting the Right Tools to Secure | | | | 4. Using the sand paper gently sand the body |
| Your Paint Job | | | | compound. (do not sand to hard or to long you |
| As you begin to walk through the isles of your | | | | may end up doing more harm than good) |
| local AutoZone or Advanced Auto Parts you begin | | | | 5. Clean the area of all dust and deposits. |
| seeking the right tools. Many online stores also | | | | 6. Using the one inch brush apply the primer paint |
| carry variations of paint leveler since the standard | | | | to the scratch; just like in elementary school stay |
| compound hurts newer paints. The new paint | | | | within the lines. |
| levelers have heat reducing abrasives that flatten | | | | 7. Put the paint brush in water so it can be |
| under heat; pretty cool since this now works on | | | | re-used for applying the touch-up-paint. |
| almost all modern paint jobs. Now that we have | | | | 8. Allow the paint to dry; which may take a while. |
| the basics let's get started. Remember your date | | | | (grad a bite to eat and watch the 5th inning) |
| is tomorrow and you only have one day. First let's | | | | 9. Take a trip down to the dealer service center |
| get the tools squared away. | | | | to get the exact paint match for your vehicle; |
| Things you will need to repair a minor scratch:a) | | | | this is the most important step. ( supply your |
| Body Compound found at chains such as Auto | | | | V.I.N to the dealer to get the exact color) |
| Zone or Advance Auto Parts.b) Primer Paint found | | | | 10. Gently apply touch-up paint to the scratches. |
| at your local dealership service center.c) | | | | 11. Now it looks like new. (well almost) |
| Sandpaper. (cut into squares)d) Two towels or | | | | You have followed the steps and are now ready |
| pieces of cloth (one wet and one kept dry)e) | | | | for the date. The scratches are gone; you picked |
| Two buckets (one with soap the other plain | | | | up your dry cleaning and your date is sending |
| water).f) Small paint brush; about an inch to two | | | | promising text messages. Then you get the call |
| inch brush.. (Home Depot or local hardware | | | | from your crazy ex-girlfriend; her evil laugh sends |
| store)g) Car Polish.h) Any scratch removing agent | | | | chills down you spine. It's the paint terrorist, she |
| such as (Quixx Car Scratch Removal) | | | | called to claim responsibility for her actions and |
| Now that we are all on the same page with the | | | | boast about how great it felt. Little did she know; |
| materials let's remember that some scratch | | | | you have taken care of the problem. Your care is |
| removers may vary in price, so make sure while | | | | back to being a Superhero and heroes always |
| you are at AutoZone that you select the correct | | | | save the day. |