Here's how to remove scratches without going to the body shop: <br />1/ For scratches, apply acetone (nail polish remover for example) on a clean cloth then gently rub the scratched area until it disappears.<br />2/ Polishing with a polishing machine and polishing paste. Count about a hundred dollars for these products sold in specialized stores. <br />3/ Gently sand the bodywork then apply the polish.<br />4/ Make small circular movements.<br />5/ Leave the product on for a few hours and then clean with a clean cloth.<br /><br />For deeper scratches, you can use a touch-up pen (between 20 and 40 dollars).<br />It allows to cover the scratch with a thin layer of paint.<br />1/ Lightly sand the surface.<br />2/ Shake the pen vigorously then apply carefully to the scratch.<br />3/ Leave to set for at least 2 hours.<br />4/ Cover the paint with a varnish.<br /><br />Another even less expensive solution is the "scratch remover" products (about 15 dollars).<br />1/ Put a small amount of product on a cloth.<br />2/ Apply it on the scratch with circular movements.<br />3/ Wipe gently without rubbing.<br />4/ Repeat this operation until you get the desired result.<br /><br />Finally, here is a natural method to camouflage a micro-scratch.<br />1/ Roll a damp cloth in cigarette ash and dab gently.<br />2/ Apply toothpaste to the micro-scratch with a damp cloth and polish lightly. <br />3/ Gently tap the micro-scratch with a dab of clay stone applied on a cloth around the finger. <br />3/ Gently tap the micro-scratch with a dab of clay stone applied on a cloth around the finger.
