Best Ways to Repair Scratches on Your Vehicle

Scratches can ruin the look of your vehicle. Depending on the size and the extent of the scratches, they can decrease the value of your vehicle. A new paint job will fix the problem, but it is quite costly. Luckily there are alternatives to getting a new paint job.

Best Ways to Repair Scratches on Your Vehicle:

• Wax crayons. Wash the scratched areas of your vehicle. Using a wax crayon that matches the color of your car, color in the scratched area. Make sure you apply a generous layer of the wax from the crayon unto the vehicle. It should cover the entire scratch. Use a soft cloth to buff the wax until the wax blends evenly.




• Clear gloss automotive touch-up paint. Wash the scratched areas of your vehicle. You should then apply at least two layers of clear gloss automotive touch-up paint. After the paint has dried completely, apply a rubbing compound with a clean cloth. Buff the surface until the automotive touch-up paint is blended completely.




• Rubbing compound and automotive wax. Wash the scratched areas of your vehicle. Apply a rubbing compound to the scratched area. Buff the surface of the scratched areas. Apply automotive wax to the scratched areas of your vehicle. Buff the vehicle until the surface is smooth.