3 MISTAKES THAT RUIN PAINT
1. Using too much pressure: More pressure does NOT mean faster. It burns the clear coat and creates swirl marks.
2. Using a dirty cloth: One grain of sand on your cloth = 10 new scratches.
3. Using toothpaste or baking soda: You see this on TikTok. Don’t do it. They are too abrasive and inconsistent, and can damage your paint.
WHEN TO GO TO A PROFESSIONAL
Go to a body shop if:
– You can see white primer, grey metal, or rust
– The scratch is on a sharp edge or crease
– The paint is cracked or peeling
– You already polished 3 times and it didn’t improve
For deep scratches, you need touch-up paint, wet sanding, or a full respray. Foam won’t help.
THE BOTTOM LINE
For light clear-coat scratches, the foam method is fast, cheap, and it really works.
Wash, apply a pea-sized drop, rub in circles for 2 minutes, wipe, wax. That’s it.
You just saved $200 and your car looks new again.
Have you tried this trick? Did it work on your car? Tell us in the comments and share this with a friend who has a scratched car!
