8 best scratch removers

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.

The paint-and-lacquer coating prevents metal rusting only if the multi-layer protection is intact. Car owners have to periodically perform body maintenance in order to extend the service life and improve the appearance. One of the most common problems is scratching the coating. Today, many auto chemical manufacturers offer various magical remedies for self-repairing the paint layer. In order not to throw money away, you should heed the recommendations of our experts.

Recommendations for choosing a product

Types of scratches. Before you go to the nearest auto store for the advertised product, you should determine the amount of damage.

1. If only the outer layer of the protective varnish is damaged, then the integrity can be restored with a special pencil or light polishing.
2. When the scratch has penetrated the enamel layer, a camouflage pencil will do. It will fill in the damage, making the scratch invisible 90-100%.
3. The most unpleasant damage will be a scratch to metal. In this case, it is only temporarily possible to protect the body element from corrosion by filling the void with gel or varnish. But immediately you need to make an appointment with the car.
4. Motorists are not always able to assess the extent of damage. Experts recommend dampening the scratch with water and wiping it down with a tissue. If, after drying, the damage has a paint tone, then only the varnish layer is damaged.

Types of damage removers. Today on the market, motorists are offered several varieties of means for self-removing damage to the body.

1. The easiest option is to use a pencil. Even a child can draw a line along a shallow scratch. There is a special colorless gel inside the pencil, which, after drying, will restore the integrity of the varnish layer. But upon close inspection, the damaged area will be visible.
2. There are also tube repair gels on the market. For application, you need a thin brush. Usually the volume of such a product is larger than in a pencil. Therefore, the packaging will last for many years.
3. A shallow scratch can be repaired by buffing the damaged area. For work, you need an abrasive or wax paste. However, without a polishing machine, you will have to rub the composition into the damaged area for a long time. And so that it does not stand out with its brilliance, at least you need to polish the entire element.
4. If the damage is very deep (down to metal), then comprehensive protection is required. A thin layer of primer is applied to the metal. After it dries, the damage is painted, and only after that it is varnished. After each operation, it is necessary to smooth out the applied layer of paint and varnish with very fine sandpaper. It is better to entrust such work to professionals.

We have selected the 8 best scratch removers in our ranking. All of them are sold on the domestic market. When allocating seats, the opinion of the expert community and the reviews of Russian motorists were taken into account.

Rating of the best scratch removers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best scratch removers	1	Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0	RUB 1,415
	2	Liqui moly	569 r
	3	Bradex putty pencil	184 r
	4	QUIXX X-PRESS	749 RUB
	5	Sonax	439 r
	6	BULLSONE “SCRATCH REMOVER”	348 r
	7	DuPont Pro-Fusion Color	606 r
	8	CarPlan T-cut	RUB 380

Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0

Rating: 4.9

An effective remedy for removing small scratches is the American Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 paste. It can be used both for manual polishing and for working with machines. Although the tube is quite expensive, the contents (207 ml) are enough to process several large areas of the body. Experts pay attention to economical material consumption and excellent results at the end of polishing. Many Russian users confirm the effectiveness of the product, so the product becomes the winner of our rating.

Car enthusiasts have tested the quality of American pasta in practice. It not only smooths out scratches, but also removes traces of rust, tar stains, and salt deposits. With manual processing, it only takes 10 minutes to restore the integrity of the paintwork.

Advantages

• universality of application;
• effective removal of rust and tar;
• pleasant shine;
• economical consumption.

disadvantages

• high price.

Scratch remover “Liqui Moly”

Rating: 4.8

The universal grinding paste Liqui Moly is capable of giving the body paintwork its initial shine. The German composition is designed to remove small scratches, salt deposits, tar stains. Experts drew attention to the innovative composition of the product. German chemists have incorporated microparticles of aluminum oxide, which provides a high degree of gloss. Long-term protection of the restored paintwork is provided by wax. You can work with the paste both manually and with the help of mechanization tools.

The product becomes the silver medalist in our rating. Motorists praise the composition for its ease of use, effective removal of minor scratches, and a reasonable price. Of the shortcomings, it is noted that it is useless to eliminate serious damage.

Advantages

• high quality;
• convenient packaging;
• universality of application;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• does not cope with deep scratches.

Bradex putty pencil

Rating: 4.7

It is very convenient to seal up scratches on the car body with Bradex putty pencil. Inside the package is 20 ml of liquid with an active formula. Thanks to a million microscopic particles, the composition fills the damage, restoring the top paint layer. The product is suitable for any color, there are no compounds harmful to humans. The experts conducted a comparative test of several pencils. Bradex has proven itself well in repairing minor scratches. The putty deservedly occupies the third line of our rating.

Russian motorists believe that the pencil is not capable of completely restoring the appearance of the coating, but it can make the scratch less noticeable. The disadvantages include a long drying time.

Advantages

• suitable for different colors;
• makes the scratch invisible;
• unique composition;
• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• high price;
• dries for a long time.

QUIXX X-PRESS

Rating: 4.6

QUIXX X-PRESS polish is an easy and safe way to remove scratches. The secret of the effectiveness of the composition lies in the active formula, the liquid contains millions of polishing particles. They fill all the pores, restoring the gloss and beauty of the paintwork. Experts note the versatility of application, thanks to the colorless composition, it is possible to eliminate scratches on coatings of different colors. These can be car bodies, metal boats or bicycles. The product ranks fourth in our ranking.

Domestic motorists are pleased with the ease of use, smoothing out minor scratches. But the tool is expensive, and it cannot cope with other paintwork defects.

Advantages

• active formula;
• suitable for all colors;
• universality of application;
• thin tip.

disadvantages

• high price;
• for minor scratches only.

Sonax Scratch Repair Tool

Rating: 4.5

The Sonax scratch repair agent has a wide range of applications. Experts recommend using a German composition not only for restoring paintwork, but for polishing glass and car headlights. Due to the presence of the smallest particles of abrasive, the product effectively removes stubborn dirt, solves the problem of clouding of optics. For its versatility, the polish falls into the fifth place in our rating.

In the reviews, domestic motorists praise the tool for a wide range of applications. With its help, it is possible to take care of the appearance of the car. The disadvantages include the high price, removal of only superficial scratches and the absence of a sponge or rags in the kit.

Advantages

• universality of application;
• ease of use;
• transparency;
• convenient packaging.

disadvantages

• no rags included;
• for surface use only.

BULLSONE “SCRATCH REMOVER”

Rating: 4.4

The South Korean composition BULLSONE “SCRATCH REMOVER” has an optimal combination of price and quality. The product is supplied to the Russian market in 100 ml tubes. Since it is necessary to apply the product only to damaged areas, the material consumption will be economical. Experts note the high popularity of polishes among domestic motorists. This is explained not only by the affordable price, but by the good result and harmlessness of the product. The roster closes the TOP-6 of our rating.

As for the opinion of Russian motorists, they are satisfied with the effectiveness of the fight against scratches. But in order to achieve the desired result, you have to work long and hard with microfiber.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• removes minor scratches;
• no smell;
• economical consumption.

disadvantages

• does not remove deep scratches;
• no wipes or microfiber included.

DuPont Pro-Fusion Color Pencil

Rating: 4.3

Minor scratches can be repaired as quickly as possible with DuPont Pro-Fusion Color Repair Pencil. The American compound is designed to restore damaged varnish layers. Inside the pencil, the manufacturer poured 4 ml of colorless liquid, which is enough for only a couple of scratches. Experts advise you to check for the magic remedy right in the store, since some users complain about the lack of liquid in the pencil. For convenient packaging and a thin tip, the product is included in our rating.

On thematic forums, motorists argue about the effectiveness of a repair pencil. Some consider it a good way to deal with minor scratches. Other users find the purchase useless.

Advantages

• convenient packaging;
• ease of use;
• effective restoration of the varnish layer;
• thin tip.

disadvantages

• high price;
• a small amount of liquid in the pencil.

Wonderful pencil CarPlan T-cut

Rating: 4.2

The British manufacturer of the wonderful pencil CarPlan T-cut promises to quickly and easily cope with scratches. It is intended for minor damage to paintwork. Inside the pencil is filled with 10 ml of a magic colorless agent that restores the integrity of the factory varnish layer. The gel is suitable for all paint colors, making minor damage invisible. For this, the experts included the miracle pencil in our rating.

In practice, the tool does not show such unique properties as in product advertising. Gel perfectly fills voids and pores, making damage invisible. But it is worth looking at the repaired surface at an angle to see the shiny pencil mark.

Advantages

• makes minor scratches invisible;
• easy to apply;
• thin tip;
• economical consumption.

disadvantages

• small amount of gel;
• leaves a shiny mark.

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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.