Can Toothpaste Remove Car Stains?
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Toothpaste has no effect on the paint surface. To remove stains, the car paint must be polished and repainted. Toothpaste can only remove minor scratches on the paint surface. It works by filling in the lost portion of the paint in the scratches, thereby achieving a repair effect. Therefore, toothpaste cannot fix paint staining issues. Additional information about car paint is as follows: 1. Introduction: Car paint is a protective film sprayed onto the car, a type of coating that makes the body less susceptible to corrosion and enhances its aesthetic appeal. Different car paints produce different effects, and the quality of the paint itself, along with the technology and a good painting environment, is crucial. 2. Advantages: The paint film has excellent fullness, high gloss, high hardness, and good adhesion. It possesses superior mechanical properties, outstanding gloss retention, weather resistance, and abrasion resistance, as well as good resistance to acids, alkalis, alcohol, and gasoline.
I've always been a car enthusiast and enjoy tinkering with maintenance myself. Once, there was a coffee stain near the rearview mirror, and a friend suggested trying toothpaste. I squeezed a bit of regular toothpaste onto a damp cloth and gently rubbed it back and forth for a few minutes. The stain lightened a bit, which felt quite magical. But honestly, this isn't a long-term solution. The abrasive particles in toothpaste are like tiny stones and can wear down the glossy layer of the car paint, making the surface rough and whitish over time. After trying it a few times myself, I gave up and switched to a specialized car body cleaning spray. A little spray and the stain wipes right off, plus it adds a bit of wax protection. Remember, toothpaste can be a quick fix for minor stains, but don't use it for deep scratches or stubborn stains—you might end up causing more harm than good. It's wise to park away from trees to avoid bird droppings and reduce hassle in the first place.
