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Does a scratched bumper need repainting?

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DelBenjamin
08/26/2025, 01:36:36 AM

Does a scratched bumper need repainting? For minor scratches on the bumper, applying scratch wax or polishing and then using a touch-up paint pen will suffice. Toothpaste repair method: When the plastic parts of the bumper are scratched and become fuzzy, using toothpaste for repair is very effective. This is because toothpaste has a grinding function, similar to applying a layer of wax to the car, thus achieving a good repair effect. However, the toothpaste repair method is only suitable for minor marks; it has little effect on deeper scratches. Paint scratch repair agent method: As the name suggests, it is also used to repair bumper damage. In fact, it works on the same principle as toothpaste, with a grinding effect that can quickly repair the damaged part of the paint. Of course, this can only repair minor marks.

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