What to Do If Your Car Gets Scratched?

[VonMicah]

If your car gets scratched, there are several solutions depending on the severity of the paint damage: 1. Hairline scratches can be easily removed with wax containing fine-cut polishing compounds. 2. For minor scratches, use wax with fine or medium-cut polishing compounds for repair. 3. For moderate scratches, take the car to a 4S shop for touch-up paint or use a touch-up pen with the same color code. 4. For deep scratches, visit a 4S shop for rust-proof primer treatment followed by surface paint repair. Here are methods to assess the severity of paint damage: 1. Hairline scratches: These are very fine scratches caused by airborne dust or sand while driving at high speeds, often undetectable by touch. 2. Minor scratches: These leave a visible but shallow mark on the paint, affecting only the clear coat layer. 3. Moderate scratches: These damage the color coat layer, which can be clearly seen and felt. 4. Deep scratches: These expose the metal body panel or cover an area larger than a fingernail, indicating damage beyond the primer layer.