Q&A for How to Remove Scratches from a Car

Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound -- this is the best on the market.

As bumpers are fiber you can't repair them much, but if the scratch is minor you can try the above method and see.

The best one to use is Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound -- try switching to that.

You will likely need to reapply the wax after every few car washes, but it is optional. To maintain a super shiny car, wax after every car wash.

Yes, it's a good polish to get scratches out, but make sure you use it after washing your car.

If the scratch reaches bare metal, you have to fix it ASAP, because the metal will later develop rust as it's exposed to air. Otherwise it would most likely be fine to fix it later.

It would probably scratch the primer. I would recommend doing the affected area over with primer, paint and CC.

Yes you can. But it will be very exhausting. I would recommend buying a Griot's Garage 6 inch orbital polisher to save you time and muscle.

For mild to moderate scratches, use M300 or M205. For moderate to severe scratches, use M105 followed up with M205. I would recommend a orbital or DA polisher, they are much easier and faster to use.