What are the methods for dealing with car scratches?
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Methods for dealing with car scratches vary depending on the situation: 1. Scuffs: Apply a coating agent matching the car body color to the scratched area, ensuring even treatment across the entire body; 2. Minor scratches: Use water-soaked sandpaper to sand in straight lines along the same direction, remove rust spots and clean, then apply primer. After the primer dries, sand it smooth with water sandpaper and use a touch-up pen for coloring; 3. Small scratches: Wipe in straight lines until the scratch disappears, then polish with a compound and apply wax; 4. Deep scratches without primer exposure: Use a fine brush tip to apply touch-up paint, then apply fine wax after the paint dries; 5. Deep scratches with primer exposure: Wash and dry the car, apply rust remover to the scratched area, wait 10 to 15 minutes, then wipe off the rust remover with tissue paper.
Oh no, my beloved car got scratched! Last time it was scraped in the parking lot, I handled it myself. For shallow scratches, first use toothpaste on a damp cloth and polish in vigorous circular motions. Remember to wash the car first, otherwise sand particles will make the scratches worse. For deep scratches that expose the primer, apply touch-up paint to prevent rust. I keep a bottle of matching paint; shake it well before applying and apply three to four thin layers. However, for large areas, it's better to go through insurance and take it to a repair shop—they have professional paint booths, and the results are much better than DIY. Remember to take photos of the license plate, full scene, and details at the accident site, and file a report within 48 hours without delay. Scratches on plastic parts can wait, but if metal parts are exposed, deal with them immediately.
