Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound: Removing car paint scratches

In this Turtle Wax rubbing compound review, Darren discuss car paint scratches, removing car paint scratches with the Turtle Wax rubbing compound, and applying a voice of reason to a common problem to car owners like yourself.
How to remove car paint scratches is a common question many of you will ask. From what type of car polish or rubbing compound to use, to what pattern do you use to rub out car paint scratches. Darren discusses all these things and more. So whether you are detailing for beginners or simply a car owner looking for how to answers, there is something for everyone!

[SJFishWhisperer]

How abrasive the Turtle Wax Compound was exactly my question. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and break it all down for a handy guy trying to do a job right!

[sylviagarcia]

It took off a huge scratch…..off my green Toyota sienna hybrid. My heart was broken …..and just could not believe what the turtle wax compound did! So excited! I regret I didn’t take a before picture!

[capellerk]

Great video for the 90% of us that just want to keep their cars looking reasonably good...not the 10% that fuss over perfect/car show paint and shines.

[stevechow]

You are great because you speak well, teach clearly and direct to point. I just finished getting rid of minor surface scratches on the area of all four door handles. ALL GONE!!!!

[MrKirkemmanuelacenas]

Dont have a car but I watched this video until the end... Very informative sir, thanks!

[jackson]

I brought the compound few days ago when I decided I want to make my car look better since I didnt bother to fix the scratches when I had an accident about a year ago. Saw it on Youtube and decided to buy one to see if it actually works. So far, it works pretty well at hiding minor scratches, like in the video

[Rick-Williams]

You are right, it is not very aggressive, but mix in a little water, use a 7 inch wool pad on an electric buffer and it will cut to a point where if you're not careful, it will burn through to the primer. Light scratches are best repaired just as you explained. I go old school way back in the 70s, but a lot of compounds from that era are scarce, if not impossible to find, yet Turtle Wax Rubbing Compounds have survived the test of times. It is a great product. Great video tutorial.

[Lysimachus]

i never knew car scratches and removal can be discussed like its an art, it really helped a lot. thank you.

[dud]

Just tried this. It worked beautifully. Scratch is no longer visible. Thank you for this video.

[OregrownianLiving]

Great video ! Recommended by a guy from my church to fix the scratches on my truck, I think I will give this a shot.

[thomasharden]

Darren,
Thank you for your thorough eplanation. I was always hesitant to use rubbing compound because of the "aggressive" description. I will give ita try on a couple scratches. I often spent considerable time with what I believed to be much safer, tooth paste. Much appreciated.
Tom H.

[michelefarina]

This was GREAT so helpful I was so distraught and so happy when it worked Thank you!!

[FPIZZA]

In the process of finishing a Wii Zapper I painted. This stuff is fantastic. After this I use a milder abrasive that’s marketed to guitarists and finish with wax. So far so good!

[lukesaulnier]

There is a million videos on the subject and 99.9% of it is absolute bs, thanks sir for being the 0.1%.Much love.

[spacey]

Was worried using any compound on my car. I finally have a near new car with minor scratches. I can't wait to give it a go now after watching and listening to you. I'll let you know how I go. I'm confident now. Thanks. Good man.

[kennyrogers]

I was checking for the best rubbing compound and as I watched this I remember when I was a kid I helped my dad use this product on my dads 1972 impala with that avocado green paint and it worked excellent. Thanks for reminding me. 😂😂 It got rid of all the oxidation and made it like new. It hadn’t had any wax since it was new and was probably about 10 or so years old.

[bobshultz]

What an amazing teaching skill. Thanks Dude! Love it!

[tommyslavic]

This reminds me of a lesson in polishing brass I got in Army basic training. Science meets art to create the perfect parade belt buckle.

[jones]

I used turtle wax Polishing Compound and scratch remover, white paste. Scratch was deep but not down to metal, white undercoat showing. The car is 17yrs old but metallic paint is still good, except I dulled it somewhat with the stuff I used. The scratch is narrower and less noticeable, but definitely still there. If you have the metallic, "candy apple" type paint, that changes color depending on how the sun reflects, this stuff will take out that reflective quality.
Awhile back I made the mistake of having a new BMW Z car/2 seater washed and waxed when it was still new, and lost the beautiful candy apple aspect of the paint. I had seen a guy remove some pretty major, though not deep scratches from a Miata, but that paint was not metallic and scratches weren't as deep. It isn't a terrific big deal on my 2005 Mazda, but I'm thinking maybe I should have used the touch up paint alone...it was one vertical, deep scratch about 1/16" wide I used the compound on.

[Alterego]

Great video, enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you!