Car expert reveals the £1.25 household item that can help fill scratches on cars in seconds
A MOTOR expert has revealed the super cheap household item that can help fill scratches on car doors in seconds.
It can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening to see the exterior of your motor ruined by the smallest of marks but here is one of the best ways to help restore its pristine appearance.
And what you probably won’t expect is how little it will actually cost you to do so.
Motor expert Tim Alcock, from LeaseCar.uk, has revealed that a well-known petroleum jelly-based product is the best thing to use on scratches on your car.
And while there are, of course, other solutions out there, Vaseline could prove to be the most cost effective for drivers.
While it won’t completely erase those horrid white lines on the outside of your motor, the product will help to fill in scratches to make them less noticeable.
Costing just £1.25 at Tesco, you won’t even have to fork out for your new solution either.
All you need to do before applying the Vaseline to your motor is to first ensure the area is clean, and then use a cotton pad to gently rub it into the scratch.
“Not all car scratches need to be fixed by professionals,” said Alcock. “They can be easily fixed with some simple DIY.”
The motor expert also suggested other ways to help cover up scratches and other marks on paintwork.
“Using nail varnish or shoe polish is a great way to disguise minor scratches,” Alcock explained.
“Other options like toothpaste and spray paint are genius hacks for trying to buff out scratches and make them disappear.”
Nail varnish and vinegar are two more substances that can be used on car scratches, although only a small amount of each is recommended.
“They could cause damage to the paintwork if used too often or in large quantities,” Alcock said.
“Use small amounts at a time and make sure to not leave it on the paint for too long before wiping or buffing it off.
“Buffing out scratches may take a few tries to remove them fully, but the end result will help save drivers a lot of money in the long run.”
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The presenter urged drivers to keep up with the “dull and boring” jobs that are vital for extending their motor’s life.