8 best anti-scratches for cars

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Car body paintwork serves two important purposes. It gives the car a beautiful appearance and protects steel parts from corrosion. For long-term and effective protection of metal structures, manufacturers apply several layers of primer, paint and varnish. Caring motorists try to keep the body clean, while not forgetting to restore the integrity of the protective coating. At home, the easiest way to do this is with the help of special compounds called anti-scratches. There are many different products in the domestic car market, they differ in the method of application, price and efficiency. Our experts will help you choose the most suitable auto chemistry for a specific type of processing.

Selection recommendations

Damage to the varnish. When driving in the forest or near bushes, it is easy to damage the outer varnish layer with branches. Although such a defect does not pose a risk for rust initiation, the repair should not be delayed. The easiest way to fill a microcrack is for motorists with a pencil. When buying, you should pay attention to the color of the composition, it should be transparent.

Enamel scratch. When the damage has reached the enamel layer, you can limit yourself to a camouflage pencil or apply a protective paste. The user must choose a composition to match the color of the paint or use a universal transparent agent.

Violation of the primer layer. The most unpleasant option would be a deep scratch or chipping that exposed the steel base. The best way to recover is to visit a professional auto repairman. A wax paste or pencil and nail polish are suitable as temporary protection against corrosion.

Application method. All anti-scratches that are found on the domestic market can be divided into two groups.

1. Household products are easy to apply. The consumer does not need an expensive spray gun with a compressor or a polishing machine with a set of replaceable nozzles. A tissue or soft cloth can help prepare the damaged area, apply paste or gel, and polish the repaired area.
2. Professional formulations are highly resistant to negative influences. However, some of them will require the use of hair dryers, polishing machines, and other specific tools.

The composition of the paste or pencil. Most household products are made up of fine abrasive particles, mineral oil, preservative, surfactants and mixed hydrocarbons. Experts do not advise using products with a high abrasive content, since after several applications the thickness of the paint and varnish layer may significantly decrease.

For our review, 8 best household compositions for the restoration of the paintwork of the car body were selected. You can buy them in car or online stores in Russia. When distributing seats, the editorial board of the magazine proceeded from the opinions of experts and the reviews of domestic motorists.

Rating of the best anti-scratches for cars

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best anti-scratch pastes	1	Turtle Wax SCRATCH REMOVER PASTE	120 RUB
	2	Liqui Moly Kratzer Stop	RUB 519
	3	MOTUL E8 SCRATCH REMOVER	364 RUB
	4	Sapfire ANTI-scratch	121 RUB
	5	Sonax 320100	171 r
Best anti-scratch pencils	1	Fix it pro	RUB 250
	2	RUNWAY RW6130	581 r
	3	Corrector wax LUX COLOR	RUB 87

The best anti-scratch pastes

A fairly large amount of minor damage can be removed using pastes. Such anti-scratches require more preparation and subsequent processing. But they also have a long service life. The experts liked the following lineups.

Turtle Wax SCRATCH REMOVER PASTE

Rating: 4.9

Turtle Wax SCRATCH REMOVER PASTE can handle the most stubborn dirt. The American product is sold on the domestic market at a reasonable price, which attracts the attention of a wide range of motorists. The product successfully removes surface scratches, gives the paintwork a shine, removes grease stains and obsolete dirt. Experts note the safety of anti-scratch, ease of use, a wide range of paints and varnishes on which the paste can be applied (acrylic, metallic). Polishing is allowed both manually (microfiber, napkins) and using a polishing machine (no more than 2 thousand rpm). The squad gets our gold rating.

Users are satisfied with the quality of polishing, ease of use and affordable price.

Advantages

• wide scope;
• versatility of application;
• affordable price;
• safety.

disadvantages

• not found.

Liqui Moly Kratzer Stop

Rating: 4.8

Liqui Moly Kratzer Stop has an unusual purple-lilac color. Even skeptical experts have noticed an improvement in the quality of the paintwork. After the first treatment, scuffs and dirt are removed by about 80-90%. The tool effectively copes with small scratches, deep damage becomes less noticeable. Even with the help of manual circular polishing, motorists manage to clean the body from chemical and road reagents. Convenient packaging and long operating time can be added to the product asset.

Domestic motorists have different points of view regarding the effectiveness of the drug. The product copes with dirt and small scratches, but this requires a lot of effort.

Advantages

• eliminates scuffs;
• ease of use;
• long duration of action;
• convenient packaging.

disadvantages

• a lot of effort to achieve the goal.

MOTUL E8 SCRATCH REMOVER

Rating: 4.7

The premium anti-scratch MOTUL E8 SCRATCH REMOVER wins the bronze of our review. Experts pay attention to the finely abrasive consistency of the paste. It delicately removes surface scratches and stubborn dirt without damaging the paintwork. The manufacturer has developed a unique chemical composition that does not leave streaks and stains after processing. The anti-scratch is easy to use, it does not need to be diluted, it only needs a soft cloth to work. The product can be used in a wide range of applications, from metal car bodies to plastic elements.

Domestic users have no complaints about the effectiveness of anti-scratch, long-term protection of the coating from dirt. Only the high price tag keeps consumers from buying.

Advantages

• fine abrasive particles;
• balanced chemical composition;
• instant effect;
• wide range of applications.

disadvantages

• high price.

Sapfire ANTI-scratch

Rating: 4.6

Sapfire anti-scratch allows you to restore the original shine of the paintwork. A Chinese product designed to remove small scratches, dirt, abrasions. Experts consider the absence of silicones in the formulation as an advantage of the drug. The paste is sold in our country at an affordable price, which makes it popular among motorists. Specialists note the appearance of gloss and color depth after polishing. However, the anti-scratch did not manage to rise to the pedestal of our review. The reason for this is the criticism of Russian consumers.

They consider the main disadvantage of the pasta to freeze in a slight frost. In addition, the preparation turned out to be helpless not only in front of deep, but also in front of small scratches.

Advantages

• no silicones;
• reasonable price;
• removes dirt;
• makes the color deep.

disadvantages

• freezes in light frost;
• does not remove minor scratches.

Sonax 320100

Rating: 4.5

German paste Sonax 320100 was included in our review for the water-repellent effect that forms on the car body after polishing. To apply the drug, a sponge is required, with the help of which the anti-scratch is evenly distributed over the coating. The experts liked the active effect of the paste on rust and insect remains. The composition is simple, there are no silicones. In addition to removing tarnishing and dirt, the auto repairman uses it to prepare body parts before painting. In addition to metal surfaces, glass, plastic, and acrylic-coated furniture can be processed.

Russian consumers liked the anti-scratch versatility and ease of application. On the downside, they include small packaging and high price.

Advantages

• water-repellent effect;
• suitable for metal, glass and plastic;
• safety;
• resistance to weathering.

disadvantages

• high price;
• small packing.

Best anti-scratch pencils

A motorist can always have a protective pencil on hand. As soon as a scratch is found on the body, it is enough to immediately wipe it with a simple and convenient anti-scratch. The following pencils have passed the rigorous selection of specialists.

Fix it pro

Rating: 4.9

The Fix It Pro anti-scratch pencil is very popular among Russians. This tool is primarily found by search engines when entering the query “scratch pencil”. Of course, many of the product's miraculous features are advertising campaigns. But experts say the pencil is an easy and effective way to disguise scratches on the body paint. Experts consider the respect for paint, plastic and glass to the advantages of the composition. Using a pencil is convenient and easy. Therefore, the anti-scratch gets the laurels of the winner in our review.

Users love the affordable price, fast camouflage speed and convenient packaging. The downside is the possibility of a limited scope.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• ease of use;
• convenient packaging;
• quickly masks scratches.

disadvantages

• modest possibilities.

RUNWAY RW6130

Rating: 4.8

To combat cobwebs, minor scratches and scuffs, the Chinese developers created the RUNWAY RW6130 pencil. Even one treatment of the paintwork allows you to maintain the brightness and shine of the car for a long time. Since there are no dyes and silicones in the recipe, anti-scratches can be used on body elements of different colors. The package contains two applicators that can be used separately. Experts consider the product a universal remedy that deserves not only the silver in our review, but also a place of honor in the car's glove compartment.

Domestic consumers are satisfied with the efficiency of the pencil with microdamage. The only disadvantage of anti-scratch is the high price.

Advantages

• versatility;
• masking minor damages;
• long term of validity;
• two applicators.

disadvantages

• high price.

Corrector wax LUX COLOR

Rating: 4.7

A good result is observed when restoring the paintwork with the LUX COLOR wax corrector. According to experts, the performance of the pencil is due to the presence of a dye in the composition. Before buying, you need to take time to find the most suitable shade. There are 8 colors in total, but experts manage to combine several colors to obtain the desired shade. Since the pencil has a wax base, a technical hairdryer is indispensable. The last step is to polish the paintwork with a napkin.

Some users are dissatisfied with the difficult application of the anti-scratch, the need to heat the corrector. But the quality of repairing scratches suits most motorists.

Advantages

• high-quality filling of scratches and cracks;
• rich selection of colors;
• reliable protection against moisture;
• long-term exposure.

disadvantages

• the complexity of the application.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.