DRIVERS are only now realising a household item costing just £1 can disguise scratches on cars in just a few seconds.
Motoring experts from LeaseCar.uk have revealed the cheap hack to prevent spending a fortune at the garage.
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A clear-coloured nail varnish can help to disguise scratches with just a couple of coats on the affected area.
A 10ml bottle of clear nail polish can be picked up from Poundland for just £1.
It’s not the only every day item most people have lying around their homes that can fix annoying scratches on vehicles.
Using toothpaste is a commonly known hack for fixing scratches.
Toothpaste works best on small scratches and should be applied to a clean cloth and rubbed in circular motions
Vaseline can also work wonders, according to the experts at LeaseCar.uk.
It can help to fill in scratches to make them less noticeable.
Ensure the area is clean at first and then use a cotton pad to gently rub the Vaseline into the scratch.
Similarly, baking soda, mixed with water can work too.
Simply make a paste and then apply this to the scratch, rub this in with circular motions and rinse with clean water.
Shoe polish can also do the trick but the hack works best with cars that are darker in colour.
Find shoe polish in a shade that matches the scratched car and give the car a good wash to make sure there is no dirt on it.
Then gently buff in the shoe polish and watch the scratch disappear.
Another common household item found in the kitchen is white vinegar.
Mix it with water to buff out minor scratches.
Repeat the process a few times to get the best results.
Tim Alcock, a motoring expert from LeaseCar.uk said: “Not all car scratches need to be fixed by professionals as they can be easily fixed with some simple DIY.
“Using nail varnish or shoe polish is a great way to disguise minor scratches.
“Other options like toothpaste and spray paint are genius hacks for trying to buff out scratches and make them disappear.
“Make sure to only use a small amount of products like nail varnish and vinegar, as they could cause damage to the paintwork if used too often or in large quantities.
“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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