What's the best method for fixing a minor scratch?

My wife had her Volkswagen Polo scratched in a car park recently and the perpetrator left a note. I am keen to keep the cost down in view of his honesty and avoid involving my insurer. I am considering one of the 'at home' repairers such as Autorestore. Will this fix it?

Asked on 29 July 2013 by pipedreamer

Answered by Honest John
Depends entirely on the nature of the scratch. Some can be 'invisibly' repaired. Others can't:

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