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Here are the best ways to remove car scratches




 The car scratch removal process varies from simple to complex, depending on the nature of the scratches, since these scratches occur at different levels of the car paint, since they can be superficial and not exceed the insulating layer of paint, and these scratches are easy to remove, and they can be medium so that they exceed the insulating layer, and they can reach the base layer, and this needs additional procedures to remove it, and in the end the scratches can be so deep that they reach the metal.   Part of the car body, and these scratches need more complex procedures until repainting the scratch area, and to know the best procedures to remove car scratches, during this article we will review the procedures to remove scratches in all three levels .  

How to remove surface car scratches

When the scratches on the car paint are superficial and do not go beyond the transparent layer of insulation, then their removal is easy and it is necessary to use abrasive preparations that can remove a light layer of paint to re-level the surface, and these materials are preparations ready-to-use which can be purchased at car care stores or by using household materials such as toothpaste, and these scratches are removed by applying an appropriate amount of the used lotion to the scratched area and then rub   With circular movements using a soft cloth, then wash the area and the scratches disappear, and if they remain, the process is repeated until they disappear.

How to remove scratches from medium cars

Removing medium scratches on the car that have reached the inner layer of paint requires the purchase of specialized scratch removal preparations, such as polishing preparations, and for this, the following steps can be followed:

  •   Clean the area of the scratches well to remove dust and plankton inside the scratches, and it is preferable to use something warm with soap, then dry the area to work.
  • Apply an appropriate amount of scratch remover to a soft cloth or the tools attached to the product, if available, then rub the scratch area manually in a circular motion.  
  • For best results, it is preferable to use a rotary device (drill) at high speeds, instead of rubbing by hand.
  • Once finished, the area is cleaned well to remove product residue, if some scratches still appear, the steps can be repeated until they disappear.

How to remove deep scratches from car

The deep scratches that have even reached the metal of the structure need many procedures and tools, and the following are the steps to remove them, with mention of the materials used:

  •   First, the area to be worked must be cleaned, then it must be marked with masking tape to ensure that the correct area is being worked on.
  • 2000 size sandpaper is used to prepare the area for painting. It is preferable to sand the area with water to ensure that it is well polished and the surface is smooth.
  • The area is cleaned again to prepare it for painting.
  • The area should be topcoated with a base coat, keeping in mind to spray in an adequate amount so that it does not accumulate and form spots or runny lines.
  • The edges of the area should be beaded taking care not to exceed the base coat of paint.
  • Clean the area again to prepare it for the final coat.
  • It will be painted the same color as the final base coat.
  • After making sure that the paint has dried, the area is polished with a polishing agent.

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