Car scratches happenâparkingâlot scuffs, runaway shopping carts, stray branchesâyet they donât have to drain your wallet or your weekend. Skip the bodyâshop bill and tackle those blemishes on your own with easy, lowâcost hacks that really work.
1ïžâŁ Know Your Enemy: Scratch Types
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Clearâcoat scuffs: Light marks in the transparent top layer. Easiest to erase.
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Paintâdeep scratches: Color layer is damaged. Needs a bit more effort.
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Metalâexposed gouges: Primer and steel peek through. Requires extra care to prevent rust.
Identifying the depth helps you pick the right fixâsaving time and preventing overârepair.
2ïžâŁ DIY Toolbox Essentials
Grab these basics before you start:
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Microfiber cloths & bucket â for gentle cleaning
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Mild soap & water â remove dirt so you donât grind grit into paint
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Optional heroes: whitening toothpaste, baking soda, WDâ40, matching nail polish, fineâgrit sandpaper, polishing compound, candle wax, a scratchârepair kit, dark shoe polish
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