First do the fingernail test: if your nail catches, it’s through the clear coat—save yourself the heartbreak and see a painter.
If it glides, you’re in luck: wash, dry, then apply a scratch remover or light cutting compound with a microfibre pad in small, overlapping circles.
A dual-action polisher speeds things up, but keep pressure low and check your work often; you’re polishing clear coat, not trying to sand the Harbour Bridge.
Finish with a polish to restore gloss and a wax or sealant to protect, then step back and pretend you’ve always known what you’re doing.
Deep, coloured scratches may need touch-up paint before polishing, or they’ll just wink at you under the clear coat forever.
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