How Long Can Toothpaste Maintain the Effect of Removing Car Scratches?
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Using toothpaste to remove car scratches will be washed away by the next heavy rain. The abrasive components in toothpaste provide a similar effect to car wax, offering a simple protective layer that can prevent rusting in the short term. Since toothpaste is not specifically designed for repairing car scratches, it will not permanently adhere to the scratches. Car polishing can effectively remove scratches, address issues like oxidation, dullness, and lack of gloss in the car paint, and handle most scratch problems. Additionally, car polishing can clean the car body, effectively removing dirt and corrosive substances, restoring the cleanliness of the paint. Polishing the car body before waxing or sealing can enhance the results and prolong the maintenance period. Another method is using a touch-up pen to color the scratches. For deeper scratches, it is necessary to apply a primer before the touch-up paint. The steps include waxing, sanding, and cleaning. When waxing, avoid using too much wax—just enough to cover the damaged area of the paint. Nail polish can also be used to fill in scratches on the car's paint. After cleaning and drying the scratched area, apply nail polish of the same color as the car paint evenly over the scratch and let it dry for about 30 minutes.
