Revealing how to fix scratches on your car. What should you do?

Kawinthip Rahaeng
1 day ago
5 min read

The car has a scratch!! Which can happen all the time. In this article, we will help you solve the problem.

How to remove scratches and precautions. Read and you will definitely be able to solve the problem of scratched cars.

The causes of scratches on cars are as follows:

Scratches from branches, which may occur when driving through bushes or trees in narrow alleys.

Scratches from scraping against cars or the edges of buildings. Sometimes when driving in narrow alleys and there are oncoming cars, even if you swerve to avoid them, you may still get scratched.

Scratches from rocks that fly when driving on gravel or gravel roads, small rocks.

Scratches from animal claws, etc.

Cars will have different depths of scratches, so we need to understand the car's paint coating layer first in order to solve the problem at the right point, as follows:

Body layer is the first coat of paint on the car.

Primer layer, also known as putty, is a layer used to make the surface smooth.

Coating layer or base coat is used to prepare the surface before painting the actual paint.

Clear coat layer or outer real paint is the color that we can see from the outside of the car.

Top coat layer coats the paint surface to make the paint durable and shiny.

**Initial assessment

When a car has a scratch, the first thing to check is how deep the scratch is. To check if the scratch on the car is deep, spray water on the scratch and observe whether the scratch is still visible. If you spray water and cannot see the scratch, it means that it is a shallow scratch. However, if the scratch is still visible, it means that the scratch may have reached the coat layer.

Let's see how to remove scratches yourself if you don't want to go to a repair shop.

Scratch remover pens can be purchased at general stores. There are colors to choose from to match your car's color. The scratch remover pen works by helping to cover up scratches on the car.

Start by cleaning the scratched area thoroughly and removing all accumulated dust.

After cleaning, it must be dried to prevent rust from forming later. The reason for cleaning first is because it helps the ink from the scratch remover pen stick to the scratch better.

Apply the scratch remover pen to the scratched area and the scratch will start to fade.

Using a scratch remover pen works well for small scratches that are not deep enough to reach the paint coating.

Polish with car polish. Car polish is another way to remove scratches that can restore the car to its original condition. It is also an economical method.

Start by cleaning the car and drying it.

After that, apply car polish to a cloth and wipe in circles. If you have a polishing tool, it will be a bit faster. If anyone wants a polishing tool to help save effort, you can buy it at a hardware store.

Rub in circles around the scratched area until the scratch starts to fade. If the scratch does not disappear, continue to rub in circles.

If it is a new scratch that has not been removed for a long time, it is recommended to rub immediately. However, if it is a scratch that has been removed for a long time, apply the solution 2-3 times and leave it for 2-3 days. If it is a shallow scratch, the results will be clear. However, if the scratch on the car is deep into the coating layer, this method may only be able to make the scratch fade.

Toothpaste can also be used to fix scratches on the car. It is recommended to use a whitening formula, which is very effective in reducing scratches. However, it is only effective for scratches that are small like cat hairs. If the scratch on the car is deep, it may fade, but it will not completely disappear. This method may not be as effective as the previous method, but it has the advantage of not having much risk of damaging the paint in other parts of the car. The method is as follows:

Wash the scratched area of the car clean and wipe it dry.

Squeeze the toothpaste onto a sponge or soft cloth and wipe it on the small scratch on the car. Rub hard, rubbing in circles gently. After that, the scratch will start to fade. If it does not come off, repeat the process, but no more than 3 times, because it may damage the car's coating layer.

After wiping the scratched area, rinse the toothpaste off with clean water.

Nail polish can also fade scratches, and it's not expensive, but it's only a temporary solution and only works on small scratches.

Clean the scratched area and let it dry.

Dab some nail polish on the scratch area. Use clear nail polish or the color of your car. Apply a small amount. While applying, try not to get it on other areas.

After applying, let it dry and you're done. When the polish has soaked in, the scratch will start to fade.

**The above methods are only effective on small scratches. If the car has a deep scratch, you may need to take it to a garage or repaint it.

However, some deep scratches can be painted in specific areas. Here are the steps:

Wipe off all the remaining dirt and always wipe dry. If you don't clean it thoroughly, when you wipe off the dust, new scratches may appear. Use sandpaper to rub.

Most cars that have never been painted before have smooth surfaces, but you should clean them first with detergent, then rinse with clean water, and wipe dry. After that, use the finest sandpaper to rub smoother.

For cars that have been painted, clean with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water, and wipe dry. If you want to spray paint over old paint, use sandpaper to adjust the surface first, but do not rub the seams, and do not rub too deeply.

Use newspaper or paper to cover areas that do not need to be painted to prevent stains and to help finish the job neatly and beautifully. Before spraying paint, spray a primer first to make the paint more durable, help cover the paint, and finish the job smoothly. In addition, today's primer paint also has a rust-preventive formula. It can be said that it prevents rust as well. After spraying the primer, spray 2K paint in the scratch area in the same direction for about 2-3 times, each time leaving about half an hour between each, then repeat. You can use a hair dryer to make the paint dry faster. Spray lacquer again. After spraying the paint for 30 minutes, apply lacquer to increase the glossiness and durability of the paint. This will make it look as beautiful as getting a new car!!

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