1. Prepare the Surface âž” 2. Apply the Scratch Remover with Hand polish pad âž” 3. Apply the Scratch Remover with Drill Attachment âž” 4. Wet-Sand and/or Blend touch-up paint âž”

How to use Scratch Remover

Follow the instructions for Scratch Removal & overall Paint Restoration. If you can feel the scratch with your fingernail, most likely it will be too deep to fully restore without professional repainting. For deep scratches we recommend using manufacturer touchup paint along with our kit to smooth out the touch up for a better repair.

Step 1: Prepare the Surface

  • Wash and Dry: Clean the area to remove dirt, grease, and debris.
  • Protect Trim: Use masking tape to cover nearby unpainted rubber, plastic, or trim.

Step 2: Apply the Scratch Remover

  • Option A: Hand Polish Pad - We recommend starting with the hand polishing pad first before moving onto the drill attachment. 
  1. Shake the bottle and apply a nickel-sized amount of polish to the pad.
  2. Rub in small, overlapping circles with moderate pressure until scratches fade. Use light pressure. 
  3. Wipe with microfiber, inspect and repeat as necessary.

  • Option B: Drill Attachment - The drill attachment should be used for severe scratches that cannot be removed by hand. It must be used carefully as it may leave marks or haziness when not used as instructed.
  1. Attach the polisher securely to your drill.
  2. Shake the bottle and apply a nickel-sized amount to the foam pad.

3. Place the pad on the scratch and spread the compound evenly, turn the drill on low, and move in small, overlapping circles. Increase to medium speed as needed. Use LIGHT pressure and do not push down hard. Do not keep the drill in one spot, move around in an overlapping motion! Pushing down hard and holding the drill in one spot may damage the paint. 

4. Wipe with microfiber, inspect and repeat as necessary.

Important Notes:

  • Best for light to moderate scratches. Deep scratches may need professional repair.
  • Test on an inconspicuous area first.
  • Start with the hand pad before using the drill attachment.
  • Wash pads after use and air dry them.

Wet‑Sand and/or Blend touch-up paint

A. Deciding to Sand

  • Scratch still catches a fingernail after polishing.
  • Oxidized or peeling clear coat around the mark.
  • Raised touch‑up paint you want to level.

B. Wet‑Sanding Workflow

  1. Soak block in water; keep surface wet.
  2. Start with 2000 grit; use light, straight passes with the block flat.
  3. Switch to 3000 grit to refine.
  4. Rinse, dry, and repolish with drill pad on low speed.
  • NEVER sand edges, body creases, badges, or thin areas.

C. Blending Touch‑Up Paint (deep scratches)

  1. Purchase touch-up paint that matches your car's exact manufacturer color code. You can typically find this code on the driver's side door jamb sticker. Using the correct paint ensures the closest possible match.
  2. Clean and mask the repair area. Apply a thin layer of paint directly into the scratch using a small brush, flat blade, plastic edge, or detailing stick.
  3. Wipe off excess paint with a plastic straight edge, or with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover, leaving paint only in the scratch. (You may have to reapply the paint several times to fully fill in the scratch. The goal is to have as much paint inside the scratch with as little as possible on the surrounding areas.
  4. Flash-dry with a heat gun / blow-dryer or wait at least 1 hour.
  5. Wet-sand paint flush using steps B–1 through B–4.
  6. Polish and inspect. Repeat paint → sand → polish process as needed.

NOTE: Most touch-up paint applications can appear blotchy or uneven. However, using our wet-sanding and blending method, you can achieve up to 90% uniformity—even on deeper scratches where polishing alone won't work.

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