How to Remove a Minor Scratch?
 

So I was out driving the other day on some back roads and as luck would have it, I came upon some road work. There was a lot of loose rock on the road and even driving slowly, I could hear them hitting like popcorn.

The one noticeable scratch I had was near the passenger side headlight. May not have even been from the construction area I drove through. You kind of have to look for it to notice it. Just wanting some suggestions on the best way to fix this?

Also wondering if a Ziebart protective plastic skin would be a good idea? I already had Auto Armor applied by the dealer before I drove it off the lot but I heard that was a real scam.

You should be able to buff that out with a mild compound. If you do, it's going to remove the Auto Armor in the process. Not a big deal but you might want to throw a coat of wax on it after or seal it with another product.

I'd find someone who has and can use a Flex polisher. I would suggest Adam fine machine polish combined with a medium pad, two or three times. Then fine machine polish with a fine pad once or twice. That should do it.

If the scratch is deeper than it looks and this doesn't work then try the medium polish with the fine pad once or twice. Then fine polish to smooth it out.

A coat of wax and you're good.

I'd use that as an excuse to buy a Porter Cable and a bunch of pads and polish.

If you can't catch your fingernail in it, then it can be polished out. Our 4" Focus Pads will make quick work of that if it's only in the clear coat, either with a drill or a DA polisher.

Once it's removed, apply a sealant or wax for protection and you're good to go!

thanks everyone. I've never used a polisher before so kind of skeptical to try it myself. I'll have to look into this.

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