Formula 1 Scratch Out Liquid - Car Scratch Remover and Polishing Compound for Light Scratches, Hazy Paint and Swirl Marks (7 oz.)

An auto body shop gave me an estimate of in excess of $1,500 for 20 hours of labor over 3 days to clears some scratches. I fixed about 98% of the problem myself with this product and 90 minutes of effort. Highly recommended!

I had a few scratches on my car door and decided to try Formular 1 and I was surprised it took the scratches off. Good product.

Ok so what are you going to expect for a $5 product? Obviously common sense should apply that it's not going to be a professional repair. So I thought for $5 what will it hurt?So used the product on some very "light" scratches on my black 2024 corvette.First of all try the product on a part of the car that's not easily seen and a small spot to ensure it won't damage finish.So after applying the product were the scratches gone? Yes and no. The scratches were still there BUT made it harder to see with naked eye in sunlight.Now if I look close at where I KNOW where spot is, of course I'll see it. No matter how you try to trick yourself- your brain is going to see the scratch regardless. To really have peace of mind is to have another set of eyes look. I did that and 3 people could not see any scratches.Of course when I pointed it out, then all 3 noticed. In summary- for $5 - its pretty good!Those who say well 95% fixed - blah blahLet's see - 95 % fixed for $5 OR $200-$500 for a professional repair (providing it's light scratches)Also - there is no bad smell and not an eye irritant. Not sure what these other reviewers are talking about. Lol

It does not work on scratches. I have scratches on my fine scratches on my vehicle and purchased this product hoping the scratches would be less noticeable, but it does not work. The product made no difference.

I read a lot of reviews before buying this, but Scratch out really is the go-to product. Someone left a 7 foot scratch down to the metal on my shiny new truck. This made the scratch nearly invisible with maybe six minutes of easy work. Most of that six minutes was just letting the product dry to a haze before buffing it off with a cloth. Easy, cheap, and effective.Update: this product did work well at first, but the effect wears off quickly. After a few days or a single rainstorm the scratch reappears. This is like putting makeup on a scar. It does not fix the problem and does not last.

I have never used a product like this before. I read about in the NYT wire cutter section and thought I would try it as someone had recently scratched my car door. Easy clear instructions which I followed exactly, and PRESTO ! Wow this stuff really works.

It works well for me for polishing aluminum, been using for a long time.

I have detailed my own vehicles as well as family vehicles for 30+ years. I really only use hand applied products for my detailing. I tried this product based on some external reviews and was disappointed. I was looking for a product that would removed microscatches or swirl marks visible is direct light. This actually made the test clear coated paint surface worse than when I started. I used my go-to old reliable products to correct the additional scratches this caused. My go-to products are Meguiar’s ScratchX 2.0 and the slightly less effective Turtle Wax Scratch & Swirl Remover. Use a good, soft, clean microfiber cloth for application and removal. Finish it up with a good couple of coats of Turtle Wax Hybrid Cermaic Spray Coating to protect. Depending on how bad the scratches are, you may have to apply the scratch remover 2-3 more times to improve it. I cannot speak to the end result if your scratches are deeper into the paint or down to the bare metal. I typically fix bare metal scratches with touch paint/clear coat first and address the nearby micro scratching/swirls after the touch-up paint has cured long enough. I believe this Scratch Out product is too abrasive for micro scratches/swirling. If unsure, always start with a small, more concealed area, if possible. Good luck!