How to Repair Vehicle Scratches?

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VanCaleb
07/30/25 1:32am
It is necessary to judge based on the depth of the scratch. Below are the methods for dealing with scratched car paint: 1. Minor scratches. These scratches are usually caused by trees, flowers, and other plants. Wash the car thoroughly, apply coarse wax in a circular motion first, then apply fine wax, wiping in the same direction from the inside out. Leave it on for a longer time, then wipe off the wax with a clean cloth. 2. Deeper scratches that have not reached the primer. You can use a touch-up pen. First, wash and dry the car. Shake the touch-up pen before use to mix the paint inside evenly. To prevent the touch-up pen from applying paint to other parts of the car body, it is best to use adhesive tape to cover the sides of the scratch before applying the paint. 3. Scratches that expose the primer. It is recommended to have these handled at a repair shop. Scratches that expose the primer can easily cause the metal body to rust, so rust removal and prevention work must be done first. After washing and drying the car, apply rust remover to the scratched area.
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