Why Can Waxing Repair Scratches?

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DeCaroline
07/29/25 8:25pm
Waxing cannot repair scratches; it can only conceal them. For relatively minor scratches that are visible to the naked eye but cannot be felt by touch, polishing and waxing can be used to remove the scratches. Waxing alone cannot remove scratches; it must be combined with polishing. The effect of waxing to remove scratches can last for about a month, but this depends on the polishing and waxing techniques used and the vehicle's condition. Below is an introduction to polishing: 1. Principle: Polishing refers to the use of mechanical, chemical, or electrochemical actions to reduce the surface roughness of a workpiece, achieving a smooth and glossy surface. 2. Purpose: Polishing does not improve the dimensional accuracy or geometric shape precision of a workpiece but aims to obtain a smooth surface or mirror-like finish.
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