Every car gets a scratch here and there. Whether you get a scratch from someone keying your car or a tree branch swipes against the side, you’re going to find that a scratch no matter how big or small may be pretty tough to get rid of. If you want to get yourself a shot at removing some scratches, I wanted to give you some tips on how you can potentially remove it.

Keep in mind that if you don’t feel comfortable, you’re going to want to hire a pro. Sometimes you may find that you can do more harm than good. Listed below are some tips that you can take at your own risk.

Grab some rubbing compound with wax

Head to your local auto shop and get some rubbing compound, as well as some wax. What you’re going to want to do is polish the scratch very lightly. You don’t want to rub too hard because you may do more damage than good. Make sure that you rub this in a circular motion.

After you wax it, you’re going to want to wash it away with a wax cleaner or your favorite wash. Completely wash the area until its clean. After the area is clean again, you will want to grab a sponge and buff it was your wax. Again, always do this in a circular motion and not side to side.

Once this is all said and done, you will want to use a soft terry towel … Read More ...

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Today there are many questions around what is the proper driving etiquette in many different situations. For example, is there a right way to enter and exit a freeway? What is the best way to survive rush hour? What is the two second driving rule? How do you handle a situation at a stop sign when two drivers arrive at the same time? The following paragraphs are meant to give you a few tips for dealing with these situations.

Many people think that those entering the freeway have the right of way. Truth be told they do not. Entering the freeway is a merge. You do this when there is an opening that is clear for you to enter. Using your turn signal to let other drivers know your are merging, look over your shoulder to make sure it is clear. It is common for the other drivers to move to the other lane to allow you space to merge but it is not required of them.

Driving during rush hour causes extreme stress for people. Stop and go traffic, bumper to bumper driving and slow progress can create hazards. Additionally people who try to rush through make for even more hazards. Always be prepared to be cut off, pushed over and always expect there to be problems. When you are prepared for the various situations you will react better if they should happen. Stay focused on the traffic around you. If you are at a standstill you … Read More ...