Whats the best way to remove scratches?

I have found a little scratch thats actually pretty hard to see... its perfectly straight and about 3 inches long. I could be from someones cufflink at the dealer or flying debris since it was crazy windy the other day.

I know I could get some fine rubbing compound and get it out, but I don't want to leave a funky spot either?

I did not order the Z5 for scratches since I had a brand new car I didnt' think that was needed? Ha ha!

Will The Z2 do the job alone or should I try to gently rub it out first with some compound?

 

wow.. Thats a question no one wants to touch!

I went ahead and ordered more Zaino products...
Z-PC Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover 1 $12.95 $12.95
Z-5 Z-5 Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches 1 $16.95 $16.95

Z-PC is basically an abrasive.. something to remove either all of the scratch or just knock the edges off that protrude above the surface of the rest of the clear coat.

then you can use the Z-5 to literally fill in the scratch. Either one could be used without the other, but as you can figure... its best to not remove any of the clearcoat below the regular clear coat surface... then the Z-5 will fill in the scratch.

 

I posted the question two or three days ago without a response, so I started a new thread... after one day., I still saw no response so I assumed it was a taboo subject no one wanted to make a recommendation on.

I knew using rubbing compound was a bit risky so I called Zaino and told them how this scratch was barely visible.... they felt their product would be fine, so I ordered... we'll see.