If you’ve ever been afflicted with deep scratches on your car, then you know that no matter how much love and care you give it, nothing seems to make them go away. It’s frustrating and embarrassing to have a car that looks like it’s been through the wringer, but don’t worry! We’re here to help.
The first thing you need to do is find a repair shop. A good one will have experienced technicians and top of the line equipment, so it’s vital that you find someone who can give you results. If they can’t do that, what makes you think that they can provide the quality of work necessary to get rid of your scratches?
Once you’ve found a reputable shop, make sure that they put on the right kind of wax for your car’s paint job. This can make all the difference in whether or not your attempts at repair will be successful.
The first thing is to make sure that you put the wax on in a thin layer, not more than one quarter inch. (If you’re wondering why we urge you to apply the wax in a thin layer, just think about it this way: if there’s too much, it will take longer to dry and won’t be as effective at protecting your car’s finish.) Once you have the wax on, you need to wait for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes have passed, the next step is to buff off the wax. For this step, use a soft cloth that has been wet with a soapy water mixture. Start off by rubbing your cloth up and down one section of your car’s paint job. Then, scrub back and forth across the scratch, using small circular motions.
Basically, you’re using a “crosshatch” pattern as you do this. After buffing, you need to make sure that you use a wax designed for repairing paint jobs. After all, if you’re trying to repair a scratch, you don’t want the wax’s properties to interfere with what you’re trying to accomplish with your repair.
If this still doesn’t help, then it’s time to try a solvent. These products will act as a solvent in removing some of the damage that has been done to your paint job. The best way to apply them is applying them in small circular motions on both sides of the scratch and allow them to sit on there for 15 seconds before rubbing the area dry. When you’re done with the whole car, dry it off using another soft cloth. And that’s it! It really is that simple to do. And don’t forget: once a month, wax your car again so that the deep scratches won’t come back!
Bottom line
As long as you are patient, willing to work hard and follow directions, you can definitely remove those embarrassing deep scratches from your car. Don’t forget that the key is to not let your car suffer any longer with them! With a little elbow grease and a few tools, your car will look brand new in no time at all.