What are the techniques for dealing with minor car scratches?
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Techniques for dealing with minor car scratches are: 1. Polishing: First, clean the area to be treated, spray water and wipe with a towel; 2. Buffing: Apply polish to the area with a sponge, then set the speed of the polishing machine to 2000 to 2200 RPM, similar to polishing, but the speed of moving the polishing machine should gradually increase from slow to fast until all the polish is removed. After this step, the fine halos on the paint surface will disappear; 3. Paint restoration: Apply paint restoration agent to the treated area, set the polishing machine speed to 2200 to 2600 RPM, and operate the same way as during buffing, making the car's paint surface as shiny as new; 4. Paint protection: Glaze is a paint protection agent that can harden the paint surface to an ultra-hard effect; 5. Toothpaste repair: If the scratches are not particularly severe, toothpaste can also remove scratches. First, clean the scratches with a cloth, then squeeze toothpaste onto a damp towel or soft sponge and rub the scratches up and down, so that minor scratches will gradually fade away.
When my car has minor scratches, I handle them based on my own experience. First, I rinse off surface dust with clean water, then gently wipe the scratched area with a soft cloth dipped in warm water to ensure it's clean and free of impurities. Next, I apply a bit of regular toothpaste to the scratch and use an old towel to rub it in circular motions for a minute or two—don’t press too hard, or you might deepen the scratch. After rubbing, I rinse off any residue with water and polish it dry with a cloth, which helps fade the scratch. If the results aren’t satisfactory, I buy some scratch repair cream and repeat the process. Finally, I apply a layer of car wax to protect the paint, which helps prevent new scratches. When washing the car, I choose soft tools to avoid scratches from branches or hard objects in parking lots—this way, minor issues can be solved at home, saving both money and hassle. Remember, prevention is more important than repair; regular paint maintenance keeps the car looking good for longer.
