The Chemical Guys VSS One-Step Scratch & Swirl Remover works as a compound, polish, and cleaner all at once. It will work on every paint color and is wax and silicone-free, a strong yet safe formula that is gentle enough for use on a car’s paint.

To apply this product, you can either apply by hand using a sponge or cloth or use a power-tool polisher. While the VSS works best on painted surfaces, it can also be applied to glass surfaces to address water spots. Instead of spending extra time polishing your car after removing scratches, you can use this product to combine all the steps into one single step. The polish leaves behind a shiny finish that’ll make your car glisten even on a cloudy day.

Numerous satisfied reviewers noted that they were owners of black cars which are notoriously difficult when it comes to removing scratches and swirls. With that, you can rest easy knowing this Chemical Guys compound can make any car look brand new.

With this 3M Scratch Removal Kit, you get everything you need to remove car scratches in a simple three-step process. These 3M products are capable of removing surface scuffs and scratches off of your car’s exterior. With this kit, you can sand, compound, and polish the affected area. This kit is a great option if you have a lot of surface damage around high-touch areas such as door handles, door panels, and trunks.

Included in this kit, you’ll find 3000-grit sandpaper to lessen the scratch, one 3M rubbing compound, one 3M scratch remover, one compounding pad, and one black polishing pad. Along with that, the kit contains a step-by-step guide. In addition to the kit, you’ll need to have a microfiber towel, some paper towels, and water. This is optional, but you do have the option to use a standard household drill with the compounding pad or the black polishing pad if you desire.

It’s important to note that, like most car scratch removers, this kit is designed to remove light scuffs and scratches that don’t go much deeper than the clear coat.

The name says it all — the Shine Armor Revive Scratch Repair will revive your car’s paint job back to its shiny, smooth glory in no time. The product has no wax or fillers and is formulated to remove scratches, polish the paint, and act as an oxidation remover all at once. And though it isn’t necessary for a car scratch remover to smell good, the pleasant grape scent of this compound is a bonus.

With the use of this product, Shine Armor promises no streaking. You can either opt to apply it by hand with a microfiber towel or use a polisher. If you don’t use a buffer, be prepared to use quite a bit of arm strength. Trust us, the elbow grease will be worth it in the end.

In addition to restoring your paint’s scratch-free shine, applying Shine Armor to your car’s exterior will also prevent future rust and corrosion.

The Carfidant Scratch & Swirl Remover provides simplicity and ease of use in the best way possible and comes with a buffer pad as an applicator. All you need to do is simply apply the remover to the applicator and begin the process. The formula is safe to use on all paint finishes. In addition to removing imperfections such as scratches, swirls, oxidation, and water spots, the Carfidant scratch remover gives your paint a gloss and shine like it had when it was brand new.

This remover is both dye-free and scent-free, for a gentle and effective product. If for any reason, you aren’t 100% satisfied, Carfidant will give you a full refund with no questions asked. The product can be applied by hand or by using an orbital polisher.

As with other car scratch removers, this remover is meant to remove light surface scratches or marks and will not be effective on deep scratches.

Meguiar’s make quick work of any surface defects in your paint as quickly as an abrasive product would. But don’t worry — this scratch remover is gentle and will not add any further scratching or swirling to your car’s paint job. The Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound removes surface scratches, swirls, oxidation, water spots, and other blemishes to make your paint look striking again.

This formula is will work well even on old paint. Meguiar’s recommends either applying it by hand using microfiber cleaning pads or by using a polisher. This product will remove scratches and restore color to your paint all at once.

Be certain to wash your car prior to applying this product. It is best to work in a cool, dry place instead of directly in the sun. Once you apply the product and wipe it away, you may need to repeat the process a few times until the imperfection is fully removed.

Black paint is notorious for showing scratches more prominently. With that, the scratches can be more difficult to remove. If you own a black car, consider using a car scratch remover specifically meant to removes scratches from black paint. Carfidant put together a formula that is specifically suitable for dark paint of all colors, not just black. The formula comes with an included buffer pad so you can easily remove scratches using just a bit of elbow grease.

In addition to removing surface scratches from your dark-colored car, this product also removes swirls, oxidation, and water spots. If you aren’t satisfied, you can return this product for a full refund.

Note that with black cars, it is important to be careful when repairing any paint job imperfections. If the scratches are deep and you can’t buff them out, you may want to bring your car to a body shop for a professional touch-up.

The Turtle Wax Premium Scratch Repair Kit takes a slightly different approach when it comes to removing scratches from your car’s exterior paint. The kit utilizes varying grit sandpaper, polishing pads, spray lubricant, paint clarifying compound, and a clearcoat finishing pen to address varying levels of scratches.

For lighter scratches, you can simply use the polishing pads and the clarifying compound. For slightly deeper scratches, you can use the sandpaper and finishing pen alongside a car paint touch-up pen that matches your vehicle’s color to fully remove the imperfections.

To use the paint clarifying compound, Turtle Wax recommends applying it to the polishing pad and rubbing over the scratch or swirl for about a minute. No matter what level of scratch you are working on, always be sure to begin this process on a fully clean car. In addition to the items in this kit, we recommend using a clean microfiber towel to wipe off the compound once you are finished. If you opt to use a paint touch-up pen for deeper scratches, exercise caution so as to not damage the surrounding area.

A newer development in removing car scratches is car scratch remover cloths. Once your car is fully clean, you can use one of the cloths to rub out any scratches or other surface-level blemishes on your car’s paint job. Alongside the Camtoa Car Scratch Remover Cloth, you’ll receive instructions that you should read prior to beginning the process.

When using the cloth, you may want to wear gloves, as the cloth is slightly rough to the touch and is scented. After buffing out the scratch, we recommend wiping your car’s surface with a clean microfiber towel to remove any dust buildup.

Be sure not to rub too hard. And first, practice on another unimportant paint surface a few times to make sure the cloth is working as expected before scrubbing your car. While we don’t condone using an actual magic eraser to get rid of scratches, this car scratch remove cloth may be the next best option!