Car Scratch Remover

ashwin390 · 29th February 2008, 16:23

I found this interesting product on the net. The makers claim that it removes scratches. I remember seeing tele-shopping ads with similar claims, though i am not sure if it is for the same product.

Has anyone ever used such a product, or has any ideas about the usefulness/effectiveness of this?

Please Advise.

Indiaplaza.in : Electronics - Miscellaneous - Formula 1 Scratch Out

MODS: I did a search, but was unable to find a specific instance this product. If this is an inappropriate or a repeat query, please link this to the appropriate thread.

suman · 29th February 2008, 16:34

Just picked it up last Saturday & applied it on one door of the Safari that had a couple of long scratch - this is more of a liquid rubbing compound. It clearly mentions that deep scratches will not be removed. From what I saw, the light scratch did go away & it does clean up the surface & makes dull areas shine quite a bit. Need to test it out over a wider area - was too hung over last Sunday morning to put in to much effort

Method of application is quite simple - Ensure area is clean & dry, take this liquid on a clean cloth, apply in a circular motion. Allow it to dry to a haze & then rub it off with a chamois or soft cloth. The shine is quite noticeable.

By the way, I picked it up from our local car accessory shop for Rs 150 only.

dadu · 29th February 2008, 16:50

True, its just a light liquid rubbing compound, have been on it for more than a year now.

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Originally Posted by suman

Just picked it up last Saturday & applied it on one door of the Safari that had a couple of long scratch - this is more of a liquid rubbing compound. It clearly mentions that deep scratches will not be removed. From what I saw, the light scratch did go away & it does clean up the surface & makes dull areas shine quite a bit. Need to test it out over a wider area - was too hung over last Sunday morning to put in to much effort

Method of application is quite simple - Ensure area is clean & dry, take this liquid on a clean cloth, apply in a circular motion. Allow it to dry to a haze & then rub it off with a chamois or soft cloth. The shine is quite noticeable.

By the way, I picked it up from our local car accessory shop for Rs 150 only.

gopz · 29th February 2008, 17:27

Not worth it, dont waste your money.

It removes scratches, which are almost not visible to the naked eye. Thats about it. Rest of the scratches remain.

I wish I could sue them for the pics (before/after pics) they have printed on the can. Its blunt cheating.

krazydriver84 · 29th February 2008, 17:42

I bought one of these from one of the petrol pumps. I have used them, but all it seems to do is that it removes the carbon particles from the scratches thus making it gel with the colour of the body. It doesnt remove scratches, just the dirt which makes it very obvious.

sushrutha · 29th February 2008, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by gopz

Not worth it, dont waste your money.

It removes scratches, which are almost not visible to the naked eye. Thats about it. Rest of the scratches remain.

I wish I could sue them for the pics (before/after pics) they have printed on the can. Its blunt cheating.

U took the words from my mouth. I have been using this product for sometime, but it's mere waste while removing the scratches.
I use it only if i'm out of Wax polish. It gives a slight shining effect that's it.

sgiitk · 29th February 2008, 19:03

I have used this and Scratch Out. These are mild rubbing compounds - period. Mild abrasions will be rubbed out, anything deeper - forget it. Also, after removing the scratch make sure that you lightly wax the affected area. They do work within their domain - but then so does the far cheaper Waxpol Rubbing compound (used to called Cutter Polish by the denters).

swageo · 29th February 2008, 19:23

normal thinner would also remove carbon from the scratch, and get you going. My dealer did this, when I have asked them to do simple touch-up.

gopz · 29th February 2008, 19:48

You would be better off getting a coat of "rubbing polish" done at a local mechanic, for 1000 bucks. It will be far better.

gods-envy · 29th February 2008, 19:50

like everyone says, its just a rubbing compound..
i too use it to remove some minor scratches on the car and the bike

somebodystopme · 21st November 2009, 11:47

Hi friends just got two small black scratches can they be removed by rubbing??

funkydude · 4th December 2009, 18:38

Guys just wanted to carry on with this thread and share a small piece of info.

Recently my regular car washer left some scratches on the bonnet

. Yet to give my piece to him.

Tried everything possible, from the rubbing compound the carwala's use to scratch removers. Nothing helped out as the scratches were still visible.

Googled and found someone who used a 2000# sand paper and claimed the scratches to have visibly reduced. Went to the nearby paint hardware shop and got a 2000# sand paper worth Rs.40.

Tore done the sand paper to 1/4th and carefully rubbed the surface for about 5minutes. Surprisingly the scratches vanished but left the surface dull.

Applied Formula scratch remover then and the shine was there, but not up to the mark. Used a car polish and the bonnet is now shinning like new.

tsk13 · 5th December 2009, 00:32

The 3M Liquid Wax, which comes in a small black bottle is very efficient in removing scratches resulting out of bruises with another body. There was this Green paint mark from a DTC Bus on i20, and more than 90% of it was removes using 3M Liquid Wax, for the rest 10% 3M's Finesse rubbing compound was used.

Anyhow, I'll suggest to first try 3M Liquid Wax before using any abrasive material like a Rubbing Compound.

somu_john · 5th December 2009, 11:50

Quote:

=tsk13;1617084]The 3M Liquid Wax, which comes in a small black bottle is very efficient in removing scratches resulting out of bruises with another body. There was this Green paint mark from a DTC Bus on i20, and more than 90% of it was removes using 3M Liquid Wax, for the rest 10% 3M's Finesse rubbing compound was used.
Anyhow, I'll suggest to first try 3M Liquid Wax before using any abrasive material like a Rubbing Compound.

Hi tsk,

Does it work on the plastic bumpers as well. Can you please share the name and address of some good accessory shops that you trust in south delhi.

i need to buy some polish and seatcovers for my i20

Regards,
Somu

emkay456 · 6th January 2010, 15:32

Please see this product listed on rediff >
Fix It Pro Pen Removes Scratches From Color Car gifts in india at rediff shopping.

29th February 2008, 16:23	#1
ashwin390 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 32 Thanked: 2 Times	Car Scratch Remover I found this interesting product on the net. The makers claim that it removes scratches. I remember seeing tele-shopping ads with similar claims, though i am not sure if it is for the same product. Has anyone ever used such a product, or has any ideas about the usefulness/effectiveness of this? Please Advise. Indiaplaza.in : Electronics - Miscellaneous - Formula 1 Scratch Out MODS: I did a search, but was unable to find a specific instance this product. If this is an inappropriate or a repeat query, please link this to the appropriate thread.
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29th February 2008, 16:34	#2
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,586 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Just picked it up last Saturday & applied it on one door of the Safari that had a couple of long scratch - this is more of a liquid rubbing compound. It clearly mentions that deep scratches will not be removed. From what I saw, the light scratch did go away & it does clean up the surface & makes dull areas shine quite a bit. Need to test it out over a wider area - was too hung over last Sunday morning to put in to much effort Method of application is quite simple - Ensure area is clean & dry, take this liquid on a clean cloth, apply in a circular motion. Allow it to dry to a haze & then rub it off with a chamois or soft cloth. The shine is quite noticeable. By the way, I picked it up from our local car accessory shop for Rs 150 only. Last edited by suman : 29th February 2008 at 16:35.
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29th February 2008, 17:27	#4
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Not worth it, dont waste your money. It removes scratches, which are almost not visible to the naked eye. Thats about it. Rest of the scratches remain. I wish I could sue them for the pics (before/after pics) they have printed on the can. Its blunt cheating.
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29th February 2008, 17:42	#5
krazydriver84 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kolkata + Gurgaon Posts: 428 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	I bought one of these from one of the petrol pumps. I have used them, but all it seems to do is that it removes the carbon particles from the scratches thus making it gel with the colour of the body. It doesnt remove scratches, just the dirt which makes it very obvious.
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29th February 2008, 19:03	#7
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,808 Times	I have used this and Scratch Out. These are mild rubbing compounds - period. Mild abrasions will be rubbed out, anything deeper - forget it. Also, after removing the scratch make sure that you lightly wax the affected area. They do work within their domain - but then so does the far cheaper Waxpol Rubbing compound (used to called Cutter Polish by the denters).
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29th February 2008, 19:23	#8
swageo BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 326 Thanked: 31 Times	normal thinner would also remove carbon from the scratch, and get you going. My dealer did this, when I have asked them to do simple touch-up.
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29th February 2008, 19:48	#9
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	You would be better off getting a coat of "rubbing polish" done at a local mechanic, for 1000 bucks. It will be far better.
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29th February 2008, 19:50	#10
gods-envy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 474 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	like everyone says, its just a rubbing compound.. i too use it to remove some minor scratches on the car and the bike
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21st November 2009, 11:47	#11
somebodystopme BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 519 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	Hi friends just got two small black scratches can they be removed by rubbing??
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4th December 2009, 18:38	#12
funkydude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Noida Posts: 110 Thanked: 54 Times	Guys just wanted to carry on with this thread and share a small piece of info. Recently my regular car washer left some scratches on the bonnet . Yet to give my piece to him. Tried everything possible, from the rubbing compound the carwala's use to scratch removers. Nothing helped out as the scratches were still visible. Googled and found someone who used a 2000# sand paper and claimed the scratches to have visibly reduced. Went to the nearby paint hardware shop and got a 2000# sand paper worth Rs.40. Tore done the sand paper to 1/4th and carefully rubbed the surface for about 5minutes. Surprisingly the scratches vanished but left the surface dull. Applied Formula scratch remover then and the shine was there, but not up to the mark. Used a car polish and the bonnet is now shinning like new.
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5th December 2009, 00:32	#13
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 362 Times	The 3M Liquid Wax, which comes in a small black bottle is very efficient in removing scratches resulting out of bruises with another body. There was this Green paint mark from a DTC Bus on i20, and more than 90% of it was removes using 3M Liquid Wax, for the rest 10% 3M's Finesse rubbing compound was used. Anyhow, I'll suggest to first try 3M Liquid Wax before using any abrasive material like a Rubbing Compound.
	(1) Thanks

6th January 2010, 15:32	#15
emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 387 Thanked: 7 Times	Please see this product listed on rediff > Fix It Pro Pen Removes Scratches From Color Car gifts in india at rediff shopping.
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