How to deal with car scratches?
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Methods to deal with car scratches: 1. Repair by sanding with sandpaper: Clean and dry the scratched area of the car, then gently rub the scratched area with sandpaper dipped in water; 2. Repair with chilled cola: Pour a little cola onto a cloth and continuously wipe the scratched area; 3. Repair with essential balm: Pour essential balm onto a cloth and continuously wipe the scratched area; 4. Repair with toothpaste: Clean the scratch with a cloth, squeeze toothpaste onto a wet towel or sponge, and wipe the scratch up and down; 5. Repair with nail polish: Applying a layer of nail polish on the scratch can prevent it from rusting.
A couple of days ago, my car's rear door was also scratched by an electric scooter, exposing the white primer beneath the paint. For deep scratches like this that reach the primer, DIY fixes won’t work—you’ll need a professional auto body shop. They’ll sand and level the area, then apply paint in layers: epoxy primer for rust prevention, color-matched base coat, and finally a clear coat for shine. I went to a chain shop and paid 600 RMB; the paint job from their baking booth showed zero color difference. For shallow scratches that don’t reach the primer, just buy scratch remover wax online and polish it out yourself. Remember to clean the scratched area first, polish in circular motions with a sponge (don’t press too hard), and finish with a coat of car wax for protection. Keep a touch-up pen in your car for minor scrapes—quick fixes prevent rust.
