How to Deal with Scratched Car Paint?

[TimothyAnn]

Methods for dealing with scratched car paint: Immediately use a cloth or cotton ball dipped in gasoline, kerosene, or thinner to wipe the affected area, then clean it with a detergent solution. If it's water-soluble paint (such as water-based paint or latex paint) or household interior wall coating, rinse it off with water promptly. If the paint contamination is recent and hasn't hardened yet, you can use turpentine (or benzene, gasoline, etc.) to scrub it off. For hardened paint, first soak it in a mixture of ether and turpentine (1:1) until the stain softens (about 10 minutes), then scrub with gasoline or benzene, and finally rinse with clean water. Car paint primarily serves to protect the vehicle body from corrosion and also enhances its aesthetic appeal, making it a way for many car owners to express their individuality.