Usually, paint scratch done deliberately will be long and more or less straight and will be fairly even with your hand or will perhaps be on the hood or the trunk.
Color coat scratches are typically visible when someone keys your car. Compared to clear coat scratches, color coat scratches typically penetrate the car paint a bit more, removing color and paint even down to the bare metal.
Because it’s likely that deep gouges can form after your car has been keyed, resolving the issue typically involves sanding the scratched area or applying an abrasive compound.
Once the area has been sanded down, you’ll need to apply touch-up paint, buff and polish the area, and apply a clear coat before proceeding to wax your car.
You’ll also find tons of scratch repair kits that have everything you need to get the job done.
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Pro Tip: If you’re creative, you might even be able to cover the scratch with pinstripe tape, depending on the shape and location of the scratch.
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