What Kind of Scratches Can Be Polished Away?
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The following are scratches that can be polished away: 1. Scratches that cannot be felt with the hand; 2. Minor scratches from slight collisions between cars or scratches caused by hard objects; 3. Scratches that have damaged the car paint. Here are measures to prevent vehicle scratches: 1. Follow traffic rules; 2. Park in areas with less car traffic; 3. Choose formal parking lots; 4. Avoid forcing lane changes or passing through crowded areas during traffic jams; 5. Be mindful of surrounding branches while driving; 6. Apply wax to the car surface; 7. Pay attention to the choice of cleaning tools when washing the car. Here are methods to repair scratches: 1. Sandpaper polishing; 2. Iced cola repair; 3. Essential balm repair; 4. Nail polish repair.
For shallow scratches on the car's surface, I can tell you that polishing primarily addresses minor damage that hasn't penetrated the base coat. For example, swirl marks caused by towels during washing, or light scratches from tree branches—if you can't feel noticeable grooves when running your fingernail over them, polishing can smooth them out. The principle of polishing is to use abrasives to remove the top layer of paint, restoring smoothness and shine. So for deep scratches where white lines reveal the color of the base coat, polishing won't work, and repainting is necessary. I've worked on many cars and found that DIY polishing is simple and cost-effective. Just use a soft cloth with polishing wax, apply it in slow circular motions without too much pressure, and finish in a few minutes. Waxing afterward helps prolong the effect. Daily care, like parking in safe environments to reduce scratches, can save you a lot of money on paint maintenance.