How to fix a small scratch on a white car?
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For a small scratch on a white car, you can use a touch-up paint pen to fix the paint or toothpaste to remove minor scratches. Alternatively, you can cover the scratched area with a sticker. More details are as follows: 1. If a white vehicle has a minor paint scratch, it is generally a slight damage that can be ignored without affecting the car's appearance. However, you can also remedy it by applying toothpaste to the minor scratch and gently wiping it with a damp towel to remove the scratch. 2. Besides toothpaste, you can use a touch-up paint pen to treat the scratch by filling in the scratched area to prevent further damage. However, using toothpaste and a touch-up paint pen is only a short-term solution. For long-term protection, you should consider waxing or applying anti-wear patches to areas prone to friction.
I've encountered several instances where my car's paint got scratched, especially noticeable on white cars where even minor scratches stand out. Last time when a tree branch lightly scraped the paint while parking, I first rinsed off the dust with clean water and gently dried it with a soft cloth. I bought a white touch-up paint pen online—as long as the color matched, I carefully applied it bit by bit. After it dried, I polished it with some car wax, and the mark became almost invisible. However, if the scratch is deep enough to expose bare metal, DIY repairs can lead to rust, so it's better to visit a professional auto body shop for a respray—spending a little now saves bigger trouble later. When driving, I try to avoid crowded areas, park in spacious spots, and regularly wash and wax the car to extend the paint's lifespan, avoiding constant worry over such small issues.
