How to Repair Scratches on the Car's Front Plastic Panel?

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IsabelaDella
07/30/25 1:49am
Emergency products: fine wax, coarse wax. Minor scratches on the paint surface are located in the top layer of the finish. Use a compound to treat the area, wiping in straight lines, then apply wax. You can start with coarse wax followed by fine wax to make minor scratches disappear.
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