Can Toothpaste Remove Car Scratches?

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OCarmen
07/30/25 5:51am
Toothpaste has a polishing effect and can repair some minor scratches, but improper operation may cause more severe scratches. Here are the main methods for dealing with car scratches: 1. Deep scratches: If the scratch directly exposes the metal panel of the car body or the scratched area exceeds the size of a fingernail, the damage has reached below the primer. Immediately drive the car to a 4S shop or an auto beauty shop with a baking room. If the damaged paint is not repaired in time, corrosive substances will slowly oxidize, causing the scratched surface to rust and worsen, leading to greater losses. 2. Moderate scratches: If the color paint layer is clearly visible or felt, you can purchase a touch-up pen of the same color to repair the damage at any time, protecting the paint from deeper corrosion and damage. 3. Minor scratches: If the car paint is only slightly dented and only the transparent layer of the paint surface is damaged, fine polishing wax can be used to repair the minor scratches.
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