As I posted previously, I got a lot of scratches (fine and medium) all across the hood and the trunk after ice storms this winter. I researched extensively to find a good scratch remover and found that Consumer Reports rated Quixx as top product. I bought a box at Autozone for $18, along with Mother's Clay bar and Maguiar's Ultimate compound.

first I started off with the clay bar and removed stains from the paint. then applied Quixx scratch remover all over the car working on an area about 6" x 6" at a time. I did all of the hood and the trunk which took me 3 hours, a lot of work.

I'm happy to report that most of the scratches are either gone or less visible!

My question is, is the scratcher remover bad for your paint in the long run and are they capable of doing any damage to the paint?

 

I am not acquainted with this particular product, but assuming that it in face did remove the scratches, it accomplished this by leveling the clear coat. Needless to say, if you do this often enough, you will eventually remove the clearcoat and eventually get to the base coat. But given that you are working by hand, that's probably not something you need worry about.

 

Yeah by hand you are OK to use it. The fear is going through the clear coat over the long term. If you ever have the car professionally detailed let the detailer know what you used and where so they know to be careful in those areas.