How to Repair Car Paint?
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The methods for repairing car paint are as follows: 1. Minor Scratches. They can be completely repaired by waxing. Apply the compound in straight lines, then apply wax. You can start with coarse wax, followed by fine wax, moving from the inside out in the same direction to remove minor scratches. 2. Scratches Without Primer Damage. For slightly larger scratches, a touch-up pen can be used as a remedy. Before use, shake the paint inside the touch-up pen thoroughly. You can add a certain amount of thinner to the touch-up pen to ensure smooth application. Carefully spray the area that needs repair, and after the touch-up paint has dried, apply fine wax.
I've tried repairing car paint myself a few times, it's quite simple. Start with washing the car, thoroughly clean the damaged area with soapy water to ensure no dust or stains remain. Then gently sand with fine sandpaper to smooth out the area around the scratch. For small dents, use filler to level them before sanding smooth. Painting is the key step: buy a matching spray can, select the correct color code based on your car's color code. Spray from about 30 cm away, apply a thin layer, wait ten minutes to dry before applying the second layer. Remember to avoid spraying too thickly as it may run and become uneven. After drying for about an hour, polish with polishing compound to make it look brand new. This method is suitable for small damages; I spend at most an hour to save dozens of dollars, but for large damages, it's better to go professional. Regular waxing helps prevent new damages. Just make sure the color matches well, or it will look bad.
