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