How to Deal with Minor Scratches on a Car?
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Methods for dealing with minor scratches on a car: 1. Wash the scratched area with clean water and let it dry. Dampen a towel slightly, apply toothpaste to it, and rub the scratch vigorously. Superficial scratches and residual paint marks will be removed immediately; 2. Apply car wax to the scratched area, soak a towel in warm water, and repeatedly rub the waxed area several times to remove the scratch; 3. Clean and dry the scratched area, then use sandpaper dipped in water to gently rub the scratched area; 4. Pour a little cola onto a cloth and repeatedly rub the scratched area. After several rubs, the scratch will gradually lighten.
My old car has been running for almost ten years, and I've seen plenty of minor scratches. For surface scratches that haven't damaged the primer, I usually handle them myself. First, use fine wax with a polishing machine to buff in circular motions until the scratches disappear. If you don't have the equipment, toothpaste and a damp cloth can also work with repeated rubbing. For scratches that expose the primer, a touch-up pen is needed—choose the right color and trace along the scratch, then wait for it to dry before smoothing it with wet sandpaper. After treatment, remember to apply a coat of wax to protect the paint. When parking, avoid branches and bushes, and don’t use hard towels when washing the car—these small habits can help reduce scratches.
Last month, my car door got scratched by the neighboring car, leaving a white mark, which really broke my heart. Superficial scratches can be fixed by yourself: buy a scratch wax, apply it with a sponge in circular motions, and then smooth it out. If the scratch is a bit deeper, first lightly sand the edges of the scratch with 2000-grit sandpaper and water, then apply a repair paste. I also found a trick: don’t deal with scratches on rainy days, as high humidity affects the repair effect. After treatment, remember to apply a transparent paint protection film, so you won’t panic over minor scratches in the future. By the way, always keep a tar remover in your car—some stains that look like scratches can be wiped off with just a spray.
