Sand, dust and tight parking mean most cars in the UAE pick up light scratches and swirl marks. Many of them can be fixed at home in under an hour with a car scratch remover.
First, check how deep the scratch is
Run your fingernail gently across it. If your nail does not catch, it is a light scratch in the clear coat and you can usually polish it out. If your nail catches or you can see bare metal, take it to a workshop.
What you need
- A scratch remover or polishing compound
- Two clean microfiber cloths
- Water to wash the area first
Step by step
- Wash and dry the area. Sand left on the paint makes new scratches.
- Work in the shade on cool paint, not under midday sun.
- Put a small amount of compound on the cloth.
- Rub in small circles with light pressure for about a minute.
- Wipe clean and check. Repeat if needed.
Light scratches vs swirl marks
For several marks across a panel, a 3-step scratch remover kit works from a cutting compound down to a fine polish.
Results depend on the depth of the scratch and the paint. Deep scratches need a professional repair.
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