How to Deal with Scratches on a Sedan?

[CoreyFitz]

Methods for dealing with scratches on a sedan: 1. Hairline scratches: For fine scratches resembling hair strands, polishing or applying a rubbing compound can easily remove them with gentle wiping. 2. Light scratches: Applying toothpaste to shallow scratches on the car's primer can yield very noticeable results. 3. Moderate to deep scratches: These cannot be repaired by polishing. For small dents not exceeding 5mm, apply filler putty to level the surface, then proceed with touch-up painting. If the metal is exposed, clean the surface of any rust or welding residue, sand it smooth, apply a rust-proof oxidizer neutralizer, spray a primer, and repeat the painting, drying, and sanding process to repair. 4. Deep scratches: Severe deformations require bodywork treatment. Handling such scratches demands relatively high technical skills from the technician.