--- title: "plastic scratch remover — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (54/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/plastic-scratch-remover" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:36:42.468Z" locale: en meta: description: "plastic scratch remover shows low returns (1.0%), but a small market ($485K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "plastic scratch remover shows low returns (1.0%), but a small market ($485K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "plastic scratch remover — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (54/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **plastic scratch remover** **Worth a look****54/100 ** plastic scratch remover shows low returns (1.0%), but a small market ($485K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$485K** **Growth (1y)** **+177.7%** **Products** **16** **Brands** **7** was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **52** **Price range** **$5.92–$32.82** **Returns** **1.0%** **Rating** **4.1★** **Worth a look** Scored 54/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **24** ×0.30 Growth **74** ×0.30 Competition **38** ×0.20 Quality gap **77** ×0.10 Returns **92** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +177.7% year over year. 13K7KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.0× ## **Competition** - Novus73% - CAR GUYS10% - Chemical Guys8% - DIMOT3% - Rolite2% - Mteawl2% - Other (1 brands)2% The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 7 brands and 52 sellers compete here. **Brands** **7 **▼falling was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **52** **Top 5 brand share** **96%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vskCcwNtL.jpg) [**NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091IPVEW) Novus$14.533.8★2,15330%▲rising 2 ![NOVUS-PK1-8 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 8 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NlCIbubBL.jpg) [**NOVUS-PK1-8 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 8 Ounce Bottles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07THB89TM) Novus$24.554.5★11814%▲rising 3 ![CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer | Bring Plastic Rubber and Vinyl Back to Life! | User Friendly Trim Restorer | Safe Auto Detailing Supplies | 8 Oz Kit with Foam Applicator](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AUkbqwGHL.jpg) [**CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer | Bring Plastic Rubber and Vinyl Back to Life! | User Friendly Trim Restorer | Safe Auto Detailing Supplies | 8 Oz Kit with Foam Applicator**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FRWWRF) CAR GUYS$18.104.4★37,23810%▼falling 4 ![NOVUS-PK2-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411T73cvTNL.jpg) [**NOVUS-PK2-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B4UGZE) Novus$10.044.1★8756%▲rising 5 ![NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vskCcwNtL.jpg) [**NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C45XV6W) Novus$15.544.3★2,3036%▲rising 6 ![NOVUS-PK1-8 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 8 Ounce Bottles | Automotive Detailing Supplies & Plastic Restorer for Cars](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZLYhiTTXL.jpg) [**NOVUS-PK1-8 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 8 Ounce Bottles | Automotive Detailing Supplies & Plastic Restorer for Cars**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029B518O) Novus$23.694.3★2,3036%▼falling 7 ![NOVUS 7020 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 | 8 Ounce Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313EVqkQCCL.jpg) [**NOVUS 7020 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 | 8 Ounce Bottle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FGLRC4) Novus$10.514.4★2325%▲rising 8 ![Chemical Guys VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover - 16oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uvEvVk5lL.jpg) [**Chemical Guys VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover - 16oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TJIDF0) Chemical Guys$19.934.4★8,9865%▲rising 9 ![Car Scratch Repair Kit - 2026 UpgradedInterior Scratch Remover for Car Dashboards Plastics and Leather Long-Lasting Protection and Gloss Enhancement - 4.23 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TDbmPDCaL.jpg) [**Car Scratch Repair Kit - 2026 UpgradedInterior Scratch Remover for Car Dashboards Plastics and Leather Long-Lasting Protection and Gloss Enhancement - 4.23 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSSCCY7D) DIMOT$15.952.9★253%▲rising 10 ![NOVUS 7030 | Fine Scratch Remover #2 | 8 Ounce Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416Ct20dtWL.jpg) [**NOVUS 7030 | Fine Scratch Remover #2 | 8 Ounce Bottle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RT6RUG) Novus$11.134.0★1,0663%—flat 11 ![Rolite Ultra Fine Scratch Remover for Plastic & Acrylic Surfaces Including Marine Strataglass & Eisenglass Headlights Aquariums 4oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NjQ917XpL.jpg) [**Rolite Ultra Fine Scratch Remover for Plastic & Acrylic Surfaces Including Marine Strataglass & Eisenglass Headlights Aquariums 4oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075SWQW13) Rolite$5.923.6★6132%▼falling 12 ![Chemical Guys VRP Protectant & WonderWave Applicators Kit - 16 oz Vinyl Rubber and Plastic Dressing with Foam Applicators - Restores Your Cars Interior & Exterior Surfaces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sn1NROBiL.jpg) [**Chemical Guys VRP Protectant & WonderWave Applicators Kit - 16 oz Vinyl Rubber and Plastic Dressing with Foam Applicators - Restores Your Cars Interior & Exterior Surfaces**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRB39CS7) Chemical Guys$15.754.7★3022%▲rising 13 ![Car Interior Scratch Remover Multipurpose Dashboard Scratch Repair Kit Vehicle Parts Restorer Car Parts Refurbish Wax for Minor Scratches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417+GvKrybL.jpg) [**Car Interior Scratch Remover Multipurpose Dashboard Scratch Repair Kit Vehicle Parts Restorer Car Parts Refurbish Wax for Minor Scratches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZ6WJJX) Mteawl$13.993.6★462%—flat 14 ![NOVUS 7760 | Golf Cart Maintenance Kit | Includes NOVUS Plastic Polish #3#2#1-2 Ounces Each 2 Buffing Pads Backing Drill Attachment 3 Wool Pad 3 Disposable Wipes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZTGjj1acL.jpg) [**NOVUS 7760 | Golf Cart Maintenance Kit | Includes NOVUS Plastic Polish #3#2#1-2 Ounces Each 2 Buffing Pads Backing Drill Attachment 3 Wool Pad 3 Disposable Wipes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT1GVHDN) Novus$31.154.2★1392%▼falling 15 ![NOVUS Plastic Polish | Flexible Window Kit | One 3 Backing Pad for Drill One 3 Green Foam Pad One 3 Black Foam Pad 1 2 Three Polish Mate Wipes One Microfiber Towel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VsNqXkz9L.jpg) [**NOVUS Plastic Polish | Flexible Window Kit | One 3 Backing Pad for Drill One 3 Green Foam Pad One 3 Black Foam Pad 1 2 Three Polish Mate Wipes One Microfiber Towel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFK6LT11) Novus$32.824.2★532%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 16 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 16 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vskCcwNtL.jpg)**NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles** Novus**$14.53**3.8★2,153 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091IPVEW) [![NOVUS-PK1-8 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 8 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NlCIbubBL.jpg)**NOVUS-PK1-8 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 8 Ounce Bottles** Novus**$24.55**4.5★118 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07THB89TM) [![CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer | Bring Plastic Rubber and Vinyl Back to Life! | User Friendly Trim Restorer | Safe Auto Detailing Supplies | 8 Oz Kit with Foam Applicator](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AUkbqwGHL.jpg)**CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer | Bring Plastic Rubber and Vinyl Back to Life! | User Friendly Trim Restorer | Safe Auto Detailing Supplies | 8 Oz Kit with Foam Applicator** CAR GUYS**$18.10**4.4★37,238 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FRWWRF) [![NOVUS-PK2-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411T73cvTNL.jpg)**NOVUS-PK2-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles** Novus**$10.04**4.1★875 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B4UGZE) [![NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vskCcwNtL.jpg)**NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles** Novus**$15.54**4.3★2,303 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C45XV6W) [![NOVUS-PK1-8 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 8 Ounce Bottles | Automotive Detailing Supplies & Plastic Restorer for Cars](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZLYhiTTXL.jpg)**NOVUS-PK1-8 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 8 Ounce Bottles | Automotive Detailing Supplies & Plastic Restorer for Cars** Novus**$23.69**4.3★2,303 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029B518O) [![NOVUS 7020 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 | 8 Ounce Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313EVqkQCCL.jpg)**NOVUS 7020 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 | 8 Ounce Bottle** Novus**$10.51**4.4★232 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FGLRC4) [![Chemical Guys VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover - 16oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uvEvVk5lL.jpg)**Chemical Guys VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover - 16oz** Chemical Guys**$19.93**4.4★8,986 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TJIDF0) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**21% *“Excellent product”* **Efficiency**11% *“very effective and good”* **Ease Of Use**10% *“Easy to use”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**9% *“As advertised”* **Scratch Resistance**6% *“Removes scratches and shines”* **Product Condition**5% *“Like New”* **Value For Money**5% *“excellent price”* **Brightness/Shine/Glow**4% *“adds good shine”* **Durability**4% *“Highly recommend durability is very good”* **Ease Of Cleaning**4% *“Clean”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Functionality-Overall**30% *“DID NOT WORK”* **Scratch Resistance**12% *“Did not remove scratches”* **Color**6% *“very uneven coloring”* **Value For Money**5% *“A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“Garbage”* **Durability**4% *“Not long lasting”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“it does not look like the picture”* **Paint Quality**3% *“jeep fenders that fade that arent specially coated or painted”* **Size-Overall**2% *“smaller bottle than expected”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2% *“Product may not come with instructions sadly”* #### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall28% - Scratch Resistance26% - Advertised Vs Actual Product14% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Leak-Proof6% - Value For Money3% - Material Quality3% - Compatibility-Overall2% - Paint Quality2% - Product Condition2%