What to Do When Your Car Paint Gets Scratched?

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There are several solutions for scratched car paint: 1. Minor scratches on the body: If the car body has minor scratches that don't justify an insurance claim or a professional car detailing shop visit, you can opt for DIY touch-up paint repair. Purchase a touch-up paint pen kit with the correct color code, which includes all necessary tools like sandpaper, putty, and polishing compound. The touch-up process doesn't take long—about two hours. 2. Damage to the topcoat: Toothpaste can be used to reduce scratch marks and act as a temporary barrier to prevent rust in the short term. However, toothpaste only provides short-term rust prevention. 3. Damage to the primer or even denting: If the primer is damaged or there's body panel deformation, this significantly affects the car's appearance and accelerates rust formation at the damaged area. In such cases, visit a professional car detailing shop for repair as soon as possible.