Polishing or Waxing for Scratches?
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Small scratches can be treated with wax. Polishing may directly damage the paint, while minor scratches only require waxing to maintain aesthetics. Below is an introduction to related content: 1. Fine hairline scratches: Even dust and sand particles in the air during high-speed driving can cause subtle hairline scratches on the car's paint surface. These can be observed as fine lines against the light but are usually imperceptible to the touch. Such hairline scratches can be easily removed with a wax containing fine-cut abrasives, such as mirror polish wax. The abrasives in these waxes are so fine, down to the nanometer level, that they won't harm the original protective layer of the paint. 2. Light scratches: Sometimes, mischievous children passing by might lightly scratch the car body with a key, leaving a noticeable mark on the paint. Upon closer inspection, the scratch feels very shallow, with only a slight indentation. This actually only damages the transparent layer of the paint. Using fine abrasive wax can repair such light scratches by rearranging the molecules of the surface paint, effectively moving paint from the surrounding area to fill in the scratch. 3. Moderate scratches: If the scratch is clearly visible and you can still feel the colored paint layer, the best approach is to take the car to a professional auto repair shop. Otherwise, further polishing may only result in more scratches.
