What is the method for repairing car scratches with toothpaste?
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The method for repairing car scratches with toothpaste is: 1. Clean the scratched area with water; 2. After drying, slightly moisten a clean and soft cloth; 3. Apply toothpaste to the cloth or the scratched area and rub the scratched area vigorously. Other methods for dealing with car scratches are: 1. Use maintenance wax to remove them; 2. After cleaning the car, apply primer directly with a touch-up pen; 3. Use an eraser to rub; 4. Fill the car's paint surface with nail polish, matching the car's color. After cleaning and drying the scratched area, apply nail polish of the same color evenly on the scratch and let it dry for 30 minutes.
Last time I got a small scratch on my car and tried using toothpaste with good results. Take a clean, soft cloth, dampen it, and apply some regular white toothpaste to the scratch—make sure it's the white paste type. Then gently rub in circular motions, like polishing shoes, for about two to three minutes before rinsing off with water. For light surface scratches like swirl marks, it can usually buff them out to near invisibility. But if the scratch is deep enough to catch your nail, this method won't work. It's a decent temporary fix before repainting, but remember to rewax afterward since the toothpaste's abrasives can remove the protective layer of the car's paint. If it doesn't work, it's better to visit a professional auto detailing shop for polishing.
