Are Scratch Repair Magic Tools Reliable?
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After testing, it was found that the so-called scratch repair magic tools can only handle minor paint surface scratches, and their effectiveness is barely satisfactory. When facing more severe scratches or scratches that expose the primer, the repair effect is basically zero, and it is difficult to restore the original gloss and brightness. Below is the relevant introduction: Toothpaste Repair: Apart from scratch repair magic tools, there are also rumors online that toothpaste can repair scratches. After experiments, it was found that toothpaste does have the effect of removing minor paint surface scratches, but one cannot expect toothpaste to achieve the same effect as spray painting. Toothpaste can help eliminate minor scratches to some extent because it contains abrasives in its ingredients, which give toothpaste a function similar to car wax, reducing the appearance of scratches. Professional Beauty Repair: If you encounter paint surface scratches, it is best to choose a professional beauty shop for repair, as most car owners are not professionals. While DIY repair is commendable, it is difficult to achieve perfect results.
I encountered scratch issues right after buying my car last year. Those scratch repair miracles sometimes work, but they're not a cure-all. Take my white compact car for example - it got a faint branch mark when parked roadside, barely noticeable unless you looked closely. I used that repair paste, and the effect was quite obvious; the scratch virtually disappeared. But for deep scratches, like those exposing the metal layer, even the most expensive 'miracle' tools can backfire. A friend of mine tried cheap fixes and ended up roughening the paint further, eventually paying more for professional repainting. Reliability is really hit-or-miss: it can temporarily fix minor scratches, saving money and time, but deep damage requires professional treatment to prevent accelerated paint aging. My advice? Always check the scratch type before using these products—don't blindly trust miracle solutions.
