How to Wash Rust Drops Off a Car?

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LePeyton
07/25/25 1:13pm
Methods to deal with rust drops on a car: 1. Essential Balm: This common and ordinary liquid can be applied to a cloth and rubbed on the affected area for about 5 minutes to remove the stain immediately. 2. Toothpaste: After a collision, the car body may be exposed. Wet a chamois and apply toothpaste to the affected area. 3. Sandpaper: For deep rust, sand it off and then repaint the area for repair. 4. Car Clay Bar: Wash the car multiple times to clean off surface rust stains, especially for minor rust marks. 5. Polishing Treatment. Here are some tips to prevent car rust: 1. Avoid using car covers frequently. During windy or rainy weather, if the car is parked outdoors, the inner layer of the cover may repeatedly slap against the paint, causing numerous tiny scratches. If sand gets inside the cover, the scratches will be even more. Over time, the paint may also become dull. Additionally, after a sandstorm, avoid using a duster or cloth to clean the car directly. Instead, rinse the car with water to prevent sand particles from scratching the paint. 2. Toothpaste Rust Prevention Method: When the car has scratches, use regular toothpaste to treat them. Apply the toothpaste in a circular motion on the scratches. Reapply after rain or washing the car. This can help reduce the visibility of scratches and also act as a barrier against rust in the short term. 3. Apply glaze to the car's soft paint surface to form a strong protective film, increasing the paint's hardness. The effect can last for about a year. Coating can also achieve similar results.
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