Can the scratched metal sheet on the car be repaired?

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JuliaDella
07/29/25 5:21pm
Can the scratched metal sheet on the car be repaired? The specific repair methods are as follows: 1. If the vehicle only has some minor scratches that are not very noticeable and generally do not affect the use of the vehicle, a touch-up pen can be used for self-repair for aesthetic purposes; 2. If the scratches on the vehicle are relatively large and the primer is already exposed, sandpaper should be used to sand the area and then repaint it; 3. If the metal sheet is damaged due to a severe collision, professional repair shops or 4S stores should be visited for sheet metal repair. During daily use, attention should be paid to the maintenance of the car paint, and prolonged exposure to rain or sunlight should be avoided as much as possible to prevent the paint from peeling. If necessary, a car cover or crystal coating can be applied to protect the paint.
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