How to Deal with Minor Scratches on a Car?

[GideonAnn]

Here are the methods for handling minor scratches on a car: 1. Use a touch-up pen for small scratches. If the rust is not severe, first gently sand the rust spots with very fine water sandpaper dipped in water, but avoid sanding randomly—always sand in straight lines in the same direction. After completely cleaning the area, apply a layer of primer. 2. Apply toothpaste as a temporary rust prevention measure. When you notice new small scratches on the car body, gently apply toothpaste in a circular motion over the scratch. 3. The best way to repair a scratch is to fill the damaged area with a coating agent that matches the car body. The coating agent can be applied once, twice, or three times—the more applications, the cleaner the finish. 4. For very shallow scratches that only affect the surface paint, immediately treat them with a compound. Wipe in straight lines. Once the scratch disappears, use a finer compound to wipe again, then apply wax. 5. For deeper scratches, the key is to check if the metal surface is exposed. If the metal is not visible, rust will not form, and you can carefully apply touch-up paint with the tip of a brush. Wait for the paint to dry completely.