How to remove scratches from the body of a car
How to remove scratches from the body of a car
From the appearance of scratches on the car body is not insured by any car owner. These damages can appear unexpectedly and, of course, entail certain financial costs.
The causes of scratches on the car bodythere may be many, however, the following are considered to be the most common: - hit of small pebbles from under the wheels moving in front of the vehicle - touching hard branches of trees and shrubs when leaving "for nature" - using car washers for dirty rags with sand particles adhering to them and dust - sloppy opening doors in the parking lot. The reasons can be listed for a long time, while among them may be the most banal. For example, a cat resting on a hood is also quite capable of harming the paint and varnish covering of a car with its seemingly tender claws ... So how to be? What should I do if I get a scratch on the body of my favorite car? The main thing is not to lose heart and approach the solution of the problem thoroughly, in a businesslike way!
Preparing the surface
The first thing to do is to wash youran iron horse. However, it is not necessary to completely wash the car, you can clean only the most problematic place from dust and dirt. After drying the car body, the place where the scratch was formed should be degreased, in other words - wipe with a cloth soaked in white spirit. Important: must be in a clean and dry place, protected from dust and direct sunlight.The most effective ways to handle scratches
One of the main methods of getting rid of scratcheson the body of the car is polishing with abrasive polishes. A special polish, which is available in most shops for motorists, you can remove the finest layer of paintwork, thereby effectively "wiping" the scratch. The main thing - do not overdo it and do not take off too much of the coating during polishing. In order for everything to turn out "at its best", you need to follow the instructions that are attached to the abrasive polishes. Perhaps the most secure means for masking the scratch is a special wax pencil. With such a pencil, it is enough to hold one by one on a scratch and the wax contained in this product will completely fill it. If the scratch is not deep, then after processing with a pencil it will be almost invisible. You can also paint over the carpet on the car body. To do this, you need to buy a special repair kit (paint + lacquer). The color of the paint can be selected according to a special digital code. The paint should be produced in two stages, applying a second layer after the first coat has dried completely. After the paint has completely dried (after 24 hours), the problem area should be carefully peeled off with fine-grained sandpaper, and then a layer of varnish is applied. After the lacquer hardens, the treatment with sandpaper must be repeated.
