If a car only has minor scratches, there are several reasons to fix them at home. It's less expensive to take care of minor scratches in a driveway instead of a detailing shop, and the work can be done on the car owner's timetable instead of on a professional's. It's not hard or expensive to fix minor scratches, but it does take a bit of time and attention to detail.
Instructions
1: Wash the area that will be worked on with warm water that has been made soapy with dishwashing detergent. Allow the area to dry thoroughly.
2: Rub a bit of shoe polish into the scratch. Use a color that contrasts with the paint. For example, if the car is white, use black. This will help keep you from sanding too deep and damaging the car's paint.
3: Wrap 2000-3000 grit sandpaper around a block of wood. Dip it in a bucket of cold water that has a couple drops of dishwashing liquid added to it. Gently sand the area of the scratch with short strokes, stopping to rinse the sandpaper frequently. Stop sanding immediately when the shoe polish mark disappears.
4: Dry the area with a soft cloth, then apply a small amount of rubbing compound and buff with a terry cloth washcloth. This will help to get rid of any marks from the sandpaper.
5: Wipe with a clean, dry cloth. If the area looks dirty, wash it with a sponge and warm water. After the area is dry, apply car wax.
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