Car scratches happenāparkingālot scuffs, runaway shopping carts, stray branchesāyet they donāt have to drain your wallet or your weekend. Skip the bodyāshop bill and tackle those blemishes on your own with easy, lowācost hacks that really work.
1ļøā£ Know Your Enemy: Scratch Types
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Clearācoat scuffs: Light marks in the transparent top layer. Easiest to erase.
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Paintādeep scratches: Color layer is damaged. Needs a bit more effort.
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Metalāexposed gouges: Primer and steel peek through. Requires extra care to prevent rust.
Identifying the depth helps you pick the right fixāsaving time and preventing overārepair.
2ļøā£ DIY Toolbox Essentials
Grab these basics before you start:
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Microfiber cloths & bucket ā for gentle cleaning
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Mild soap & water ā remove dirt so you donāt grind grit into paint
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Optional heroes: whitening toothpaste, baking soda, WDā40, matching nail polish, fineāgrit sandpaper, polishing compound, candle wax, a scratchārepair kit, dark shoe polish
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