Where to Deal with Car Scratches?
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When dealing with car scratches, the method and location for treatment should be chosen based on the severity of the scratch. Below is a detailed introduction and solutions: 1. Light scratches: For light scratches, all you need is a tube of toothpaste. Toothpaste is highly effective for shallow scratches that haven't damaged the car's primer. It can especially remove traces left by other vehicles' paint during minor collisions or sticky residues from adhesive products, cleaning most of them thoroughly. 2. Moderate to deep scratches: Moderate and deep scratches cannot be repaired by polishing. For small dents not exceeding 5mm, they can be leveled with filler putty before repainting. 3. Deep scratches: Such damage is usually difficult to repair perfectly on your own and requires professional treatment at a 4S shop or quick repair shop. In such cases, metalworking is needed followed by repainting.
Last time I got a small scratch on my car and it really hurt. Actually, the treatment location depends on the depth of the scratch. For minor ones like surface marks, you can go to a car detailing shop for a simple polish, which costs just a few dozen yuan. For deeper scratches that expose the primer, you should go to a professional repair shop or a 4S store for painting, which costs between a few hundred to a thousand yuan. It's recommended to choose reputable places for guaranteed quality and precise color matching with the original paint. Usually, try to park away from tight spots to reduce the risk of scratches. During regular maintenance, ask the mechanic to check for you to prevent rust from spreading. In short, don't delay too long, as the longer you wait, the more money and time it may cost. Finding a place isn't hard; just search online for highly-rated local options.
