What to Do When a White Car Gets a Little Paint Scratched?

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McGia
07/30/25 2:02am
If a white car gets a little paint scratched, you can use a touch-up paint pen to fix it or use toothpaste to remove minor scratches. Alternatively, you can cover the scratched area with a sticker. Here are some extended details: 1. Toothpaste for Paint Touch-up: If a white vehicle has minor paint scratches, which are slight damages, you can usually ignore them as they won't affect the car's appearance. However, you can also remedy it by applying toothpaste to the minor scratches and then gently wiping them off with a damp towel. 2. Touch-up Paint Pen: You can use a touch-up paint pen to treat the scratches, filling in the scratched areas to prevent further damage. 3. Special Notes: Using toothpaste and a touch-up paint pen is only a short-term solution. For long-term protection, you should wax the car or apply anti-wear patches to areas prone to friction.
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