A MOTORS expert has revealed the insanely cheap household item sold in supermarkets such as Dunnes Stores that can help fill scratches on car doors in seconds.
It can be frustrating when the exterior of your car gets ruined by the smallest marks but thanks to product, you can completely restore its appearance.
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And the best part? The product you need won’t cost much at all.
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 awful white lines on the outside of your motor, the product will help to fill in scratches to make them less noticeable.
Available at Dunnes Stores for only €2.69, 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.
Alcock said: “Not all car scratches need to be fixed by professionals.
“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.
Alcock explained: “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.”
There are other hacks to help with car scratches that also won’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Nail varnish and vinegar are two other substances that can be used but remember to only use a small amount.
Dunnes Stores has various nail polishes available in their beauty section, ranging from different prices depending on your budget.
Vinegar might be the cheapest option for this when shopping at Dunnes Stores, with a bottle coming in at only €1.25.
Alcock added: “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.”
In other motor care news, another car expert has revealed a simple spring cleaning hack that can raise the value of your motor by thousands.
John Hood, from sales platform Motorpoint, emphasised that “first impressions count” when trying to attract buyers for your vehicle.
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And Wheeler Dealers presenter Marc Priestley has revealed an easy DIY hack that could save drivers hundreds and “keep your car alive”.
The presenter urged drivers to keep up with the “dull and boring” jobs that are vital for extending their motor’s life.
