How To Quickly and Easily Fix a Small Car Scratch

Small chips and scratches (no bigger than a pea) are a do-it-yourselfer’s dream—easy to do and cheap to boot.

Step 1: Polish the area with regular car wax, then wax the entire car. Good as new!
FACT: Even small scratches eventually will turn to rust if they are not fixed.
Step 2: Let the paint dry for several hours, apply a second coat, and let it dry overnight.
TIP: A fine paintbrush from an art supply store or the end of a cardboard match usually works better than the applicator that comes with the tube of paint. Cut the match at an angle.
Step 3: Wash the scratched area with car wash soap and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Step 4: Squeeze out a small amount of paint, mix it up, and then dab it on the scratched surface only.
Step 5: Go to an auto supply store for a tube of touch-up paint that matches your model.