Can Scratches on the Front Bumper Plastic Be Repaired?

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MacRyan
07/29/25 9:04am
For minor scratches, there are several methods available: Using toothpaste When the very bottom of the front bumper is scratched, using toothpaste for repair can be very effective. This is because toothpaste itself has a grinding function, equivalent to applying a layer of wax to your beloved car, thereby achieving a good repair effect. However, toothpaste repair is only suitable for minor marks; it won't be very effective for deeper scratches. Paint scratch repair agent Paint scratch repair agents, as the name suggests, are also used to repair damage to the bumper. In fact, they work on the same principle as toothpaste, with a grinding effect that can quickly repair the damaged part of the car paint. Of course, this can only repair minor scratches. Using a touch-up pen A touch-up pen can cover up some smaller and lighter scratches, making the marks less noticeable. Although there is still a certain gap compared to the original factory paint (there may be color differences), and the durability is certainly not comparable to the original factory paint—after all, the touch-up pen is only for localized paint repair—the overall effect is relatively good.
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