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● How to Buff Out Scratches on a Car (Complete 2025 Detailing Guide)
● 1. What Type of Scratch Can Be Buffed Out?
>> ✔ You CAN remove these scratches
● 2. Tools & Products You Need to Buff Out Car Scratches
>> Professional Products (from Brilliachem OEM Factory)
● 3. How to Buff Out Scratches on a Car (Step-by-Step)
>> Step 1 — Clean the Surface Thoroughly
>> Step 3 — Apply Rubbing Compound
>> Step 4 — Polish Using a Dual Action Polisher
>> Step 6 — Refine with Polishing Compound
>> Step 7 — Protect with a Sealant or Ceramic Spray
● 4. Best Products to Buff Out Car Scratches (2025 Recommendation)
>> ✔ Rubbing Compound – Heavy/Medium Cut
>> ✔ Polishing Paste / Finishing Polish
>> ✔ DA Polisher (Brilliachem Factory)
● 5. Why Choose Brilliachem + Carwashcn (Factory Advantage)
>> ✔ China’s Largest Car Care Product Factory
>> ✔ One-Stop Customization Service
>> ✔ Professional Global Sales Department – carwashcn
● 7. FAQ
>> 1. What is the best way to buff out scratches on a car?
>> 2. Can toothpaste remove car scratches?
>> 3. How long does it take to buff scratches?
>> 4. Will buffing damage car paint?
>> 5. What products remove scratches best?
>> 6. Do you offer OEM/ODM polishing products?
Car owners and professional detailers search thousands of times each day for how to buff out scratches on a car. The demand is rapidly increasing due to the rise of DIY detailing and ceramic protection maintenance.
This guide explains exactly how to remove scratches, what tools to use, the correct method, and which professional-grade car care products deliver the best results.
As one of the largest automotive cleaning & detailing product factories in China, Brilliachem provides OEM/ODM services with SGS / ISO / BSCI certified production. Our brand’s professional sales department carwashcn supplies high-end detailing products to wholesalers, importers, and car wash owners in more than 60 countries.
Not all scratches are the same. Buffing only works if the scratch is on the clear coat layer.
Light clear-coat scratches
Swirl marks
Oxidation
Water spots
Micro-abrasions
Light key marks that don’t penetrate the paint
Deep scratches that expose primer
Scratches where fingernail catches heavily
Cracked paint
Clear coat peeling
Pro tip: Shine a flashlight on the surface — if the scratch is white and shallow, polishing can fix it.
Below is the complete list used by professional detailers.
Dual Action Polisher (DA polisher) – safest and easiest (Brilliachem OEM available)
Cutting pad (light/medium)
Masking tape
Detailing spray
Rubbing Compound – removes scratches
Polishing Compound – restores gloss
Finishing Polish – mirror shine
Ceramic/Polymer Spray Sealant – long-term protection
If you need private label + custom formula + packaging, carwashcn provides full OEM customization from design → mixing → filling → labeling → shipping.

Use high-foam car shampoo to remove dust, tar, and debris.
This removes bonded contaminants so polishing pads can work effectively.
Place 3–4 dots of compound on the cutting pad.
Speed: 4–5
Pressure: light to medium
Move horizontally, then vertically
Keep the pad flat (avoid holograms)
Check under strong lighting.
This step restores shine and clarity.
This keeps the paint glossy and prevents future micro-scratches.

These products are the most requested by global distributors:
Cuts oxidation, swirl marks, acid rain spots.
Creates show-car gloss.
18 years of experience producing polishers for major brands.
Adds hydrophobic protection for up to 6–12 months.
All items can be OEM/ODM customized with your logo, packaging, formula, bottle shape, barcode, carton design, etc.
We supply global distributors, supermarket chains, car wash groups.
Formula → Bottle → Label → Packaging → Logistics.
SGS ✔
ISO ✔
BSCI ✔
Our team understands car care markets in Europe, USA, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Australia, etc.
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To buff out scratches on a car:
Clean the car → clay bar the surface → apply rubbing compound → polish with a dual action polisher → refine with finishing polish → protect with ceramic spray.
Use professional compounds and pads. Brilliachem’s OEM scratch-removal system offers high-cut performance with safe clear-coat correction.
Using a dual action polisher with rubbing compound, then refining with a finishing polish.
No. Toothpaste is too weak and inconsistent. Use real polishing compounds.
5–20 minutes per panel depending on scratch depth.
Not if you use a DA polisher and proper pads. It is safe for clear coat.
Professional rubbing compound + polishing compound + DA polisher.
Yes. Brilliachem offers full customization service for global distributors.
Buffing out scratches on a car is easy if you use professional tools and the right technique. Brilliachem & carwashcn provide factory-direct, high-quality detailing products trusted by international distributors, detailing studios, and car wash chains.
If you need private label scratch-removal products, polishing kits, or DA polishers — we can customize everything for your brand.