Team-BHP - Car Scratch Remover

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Originally Posted by SUPERSPORT (Post 4271930)

Well in my case, the whitener used to be brighter than the cars original paint for around 4-5 days, but then after gathering some dirt and completing another wash it would exactly match the factory colour.stupid: I don't remember it turning yellowish & even if it does its an easy job to repeat in 2-3 years isnt it.:) Regular waxing and touch ups like this can keep the car young for many years. I used to wax her regularly and she did look almost as good as new when I sold it last year.

Hey, yesterday I gifted myself with a similar scratches like you had.. A small kiss to an Activa for his sudden breaking. So want to try out your juggad. As other member pointed that, correction pen may turn yellow over the time but in your case it dint happened like that ; could you please inform which correction pen you had used (if remember). Heck we have started discussing on correction pen apart from Car!! lol:

Hi All,

I found a small paint chip on the driver side door. I have attached two pictures of the same. How do I repair this without going for a repaint of the door? Is it going to be harmful if I leave it as it is ?

I have kept the door handle in the pic to give an idea of the size of the damage.

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Originally Posted by SUPERSPORT (Post 4271930)

I have the exact same Polo and was looking at solutions for getting rid of small scuff marks on bumper and bonnet. I have ordered Com-paint kit to see how that turns out. But I am def gonna try your DIY jugaad and report the progress.

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Originally Posted by shabih (Post 4822245)

So the Com - Paint DIY didn't work as well as I expected. I followed the steps as per their instructions, now I have rough patches all over the body. I applied com - merge and then com cut, alas the shine isn't back. The areas where I applied paint have a rough/matt texture and it's not going. I applied 2 quotes of carnauba wax as well. Let's see what happens.

Someone left a message on my rear door, perhaps with a sharp object. I tried to find a solution online but the sheer variety of scratch removers available online ended up confusing me. So I thought of posting a few images here and if anyone has had the same kind of car scratches and successfully removed them, what did you use?.

I'd use Formula 1 SCRATCH OUT. But do get it from an authorized shop or have someone hand-carry from overseas. Lots of fakes online

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Originally Posted by Tarrodie (Post 5259629)

I tried to find a solution online but the sheer variety of scratch removers available online ended up confusing me. So I thought of posting a few images here and if anyone has had the same kind of car scratches and successfully removed them, what did you use?

Hi..

I watched a video on YouTube and ordered 3M Perfect It paste and I tried it a few times and although it doesn't work 100%, but it certainly reduces the scratch marks to a great extent.

The pics below with the before and after will tell the tale. The other advantage it felt was, it brings out the gloss as well, after application. But remember, this works on light scratches, without the paint having been peeled off.

See some before and after examples.

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Instructions to use (although detailed and more complicated instructions are on the product). Clean the area where the scratches are there. Apply the paste on the scratches and wait for a few mins, then scrub with a clean microfiber cloth for a few mins

If you like what you see, then you can order the same from Amazon.

3M Perfect-It 1-Step Finishing Compound (100 g) | Removes Minor Scratches https://amzn.eu/d/fxbtB36

Thanks

Vikram

Hello BHPians, I need your advice.

It seems like people have lost patience and road sense.

While taking a right turn along with the car ahead, a food delivery rider managed to squeeze his bike's tire between us, resulting in a small paint chip on my car's bumper.

Could you please suggest a simple and cost-effective way to cover up the chipped paint?

I came across a straightforward solution on Amazon.

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Has anyone here tried it? Would it serve the purpose?

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Originally Posted by TurboTales (Post 5905058)

Hello BHPians, I need your advice.

While taking a right turn along with the car ahead, a food delivery rider managed to squeeze his bike's tire between us, resulting in a small paint chip on my car's bumper.

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Could you please suggest a simple and cost-effective way to cover up the chipped paint?

I came across a straightforward solution on Amazon.

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Has anyone here tried it? Would it serve the purpose?

Have not tried this particular product, but have used many like it. Truth is, the paint match is never perfect and you’re much better off getting a small amount of paint from your trusted body shop/dealer. With dealers, you’ll have to ask whenever you’re there for service and in most cases they’ll give you a small amount.

Clean the area with 25% IPA, take a fine tip brush and apply a small quantity to fill in the area. If you’re comfortable with machine polishing and wet sanding. You can hit the area lightly with 2000 grit sandpaper and compound and polish to further refine.

If you want more durability you can additionally add on clearcoat (spray or liquid form whatever easily available), apply using the same fine tipped brush over the base paint. Do the clearcoat step prior to any sanding/polishing.

There are many guides on YouTube showing the exact process in detail.

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Originally Posted by TurboTales (Post 5905058)

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Has anyone here tried it? Would it serve the purpose?

As AJ mentioned above, if you want near perfect color match, you need to get small quantity of paint from a shop (they will match it with the color code of the car) and apply using a pointed brush. Though color may match, the finishing won't be perfect.

If you don't want to go through this hassle and just need a jugaad way to cover the black spots, get a nail polish that somewhat match the car's color and use that. The color difference will be visible when looking close, but after few days you will forget about it and no one else will notice it. I use nail polish all the time now a days. For large scratches, I use com-paint. But that is half a day's work, not worth the effort for small scratches such as these and if you aren't used to applying aerosol you most likely will spoil the car.

In this case I recommend a nail polish. If you don't get it right first time, use thinner or a nail posih remover and try again.

Car Scratch Remover – Tested on My Skoda Slavia Front Bumper

Before & After Photos Included

While making a right turn alongside another car, a food delivery rider managed to squeeze his bike’s tire between us, causing a small paint chip on my front bumper.

Living in Mumbai, minor scratches are inevitable, and frequent trips to the garage aren’t practical. So, I started looking for a cost-effective DIY solution and found one on Amazon.

Product Details:

Name: Fill Paint Pen Car Scratch Repair (White)

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08MF834FJ?...fed_asin_title

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Price: ₹249

Color: White

The product works like a nail polish brush—simply apply the paint and let it settle for a few days. Over time, as it collects some dirt, it blends better with the car’s original paint.

While it’s not a perfect fix, it successfully masks the chipped area, making it far less noticeable. I didn’t apply it as precisely as I’d have liked due to an awkward position, but it still does the job.

Results:

Before: Paint chipped (Photo)

After: Scratch concealed (Photo)

A simple and affordable fix for minor scratches!