What to do if the car is scratched and dented?

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LincolnLee
07/29/25 3:53pm
The solutions for scratches and dents on the car are as follows: 1. If the scratch is deep, exposing the primer or leaving a deep groove, you need to first apply putty to smooth it out, then apply red putty, followed by spraying primer to check the effect, and finally spray the paint (computer-mixed paint to avoid color difference). This process takes 1-2 hours and yields excellent results, making it impossible to tell that the paint was repaired. 2. If the car is insured, you can directly call the insurance company to report the incident and have them send someone to repair it. The insurance company may also provide free repairs for the vehicle. However, it is crucial to protect the scene and call promptly; if there is no scene, the insurance company may reduce the compensation amount.
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