How deep of scratches can waxing repair?
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Currently, waxing cannot repair deep scratches; it can only fix some minor ones. Simple steps to repair car body scratches: 1. Wash the car thoroughly; 2. Use scratch wax and a waxing sponge to polish the scratched area in the same direction; 3. Apply polishing wax to make the paint look shinier; 4. Use a touch-up paint pen (shake well before use); 5. After drying, apply some polishing wax again. A car is a non-track vehicle powered by an engine, with four or more wheels, mainly used for transporting people and goods.
As a car owner who frequently waxes my own car, I've found that waxing can only address very shallow surface scratches—basically those that only affect the clear coat layer, with a depth of around 0.1 millimeters, where you can't feel any indentation with a light touch. I've tried it several times myself: applying liquid wax or paste wax fills in the scratches, making them disappear and restoring the car's shine. However, it's important to note that this is entirely temporary—the wax gradually wears off, and the scratches become visible again after a few weeks or months. For deeper scratches, such as those that reach the base coat or metal layer, waxing is completely ineffective. I've tried applying multiple layers of wax, but it can't hide those rough, uneven areas. In such cases, professional polishing or repainting is the only solution. Waxing after regular car washes is a good habit to prevent new minor scratches, but for existing deep scratches, it can only serve as a minor cosmetic touch-up.
