Large, deep scratches in your car’s paintwork will need the professional attention of a panel beater, but smaller scratches can often be removed by the car owner. The tips below explain how. … Complete your repair by waxing the area with a good automotive wax. You can do this by hand, or with the appropriate pad on your orbital polisher. You’re done! Note: the most important thing to guard against when removing scratches is abrading away too much paint during the …