How Do You Spot-Repair The Paint Base Coat And Clear Coat?
Popular Mechanics offers some assurance for those who find ghastly scratches on their cars: Many of these scratches can be repaired with some buffing and sanding. In general, most car scratches penetrate only the clear coat and base coat of the car; the primer, and ultimately the steel of the body, remain untouched. Repairing this base coat and clear coat scratch can return your car to its normal beauty. Clean the scratched area with warm water and mild soap. Mix the water and soap into a bucket until they form suds; clean the area with a sponge or rag soaked in this mixture. Dry the scratched area thoroughly with a clean towel. Rub contrasting shoe polish into the scratched area with a clean rag. Make sure the color of the polish contrasts with the car so that you can clearly see it stand out. This will help ensure that you do not cause more damage with too much sanding. Fill a small bowl with cold water and two to three drops of mild soap. This soap-water mixture will help lubricate
