Is it possible to remove scratches from a car with coke?
(TikTok @andriyvitaly)
The coke trick for removing scratches from the car has gone viral in recent weeks, but it's hard to believe that it really works.
On the net you will find several websites and alleged experts who recommend using the carbonated drink to eliminate scratches from the chassis.
One of them is the tiktok user @andriyvitaly who claims that a scratch can be removed from the car using Diet Coke and talcum powder.
In a demo video, she shows how she first pours the bubbly drink on the scratch, puts some talcum powder on top, rubs the area with a clean rag and shows how the scratch disappeared.
Does it really work?
While many have been quick to praise the impressive trick, we refuse to take responsibility for this method and we haven't found a single car tinker to say it's safe.
Beyond that, there is a fear that the acidity in her voice will digest the color.
Toyota's website mentioned that the carbonated drink contains phosphoric acid that has the ability to dissolve rust, so apparently the trick is expected to work.
However, you will need to soak your entire vehicle in Coke for a long time to see results.
Besides, if Coke contained enough phosphoric acid to be a useful product for car repairs - surely we wouldn't be allowed to drink it, otherwise woe betide our teeth.
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on the website mentioned additional methods for eliminating scratches that may do the job, although they also have limitations:
1. Toothpaste
Toothpaste to eliminate scratches in the car (photo: official website, mag.toyota.co.uk)
Before you start brushing your car with toothpaste, first check how deep the scratch is.
Run your fingers over the scratch - if your nails don't catch, the scratch is in the clear paint layer and the toothpaste may actually help.
To do this, you must first wash and dry the affected area to ensure that you do not add dirt to the damage.
Use warm soapy water and dry with a dry cloth.
Next, take a damp microfiber cloth and squeeze a nice amount of toothpaste onto it.
Rub the toothpaste into the scratch in circular motions.
Apply enough pressure to ensure that the toothpaste is well distributed over the affected area.
After you finish scrubbing the scratch, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water to make sure you remove any excess toothpaste.
Finally, dry the area with a dry microfiber cloth.
This method is not perfect because if the scratch is deeper - it will not work.
Plus, since the compound is gentle enough that we can brush our teeth two or three times a day, you'll probably have to work really hard to try to remove a fine scratch with toothpaste.
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2. nail polish
Nail polish to eliminate scratches in the car (photo: official website, mag.toyota.co.uk)
Nail polish to cover the scratch seems like an effective solution to eliminate it and protect the base metal from corrosion.
However, the color will probably never be the same as the surrounding and the nail polish is not long-lasting - so the end result may disappoint.
If you still choose this solution, use an original touch-up paint that matches the color code of your vehicle.
3. The oil spray
WD-40 spray to eliminate scratches in the car (photo: official website, mag.toyota.co.uk)
Spraying an oil spray (such as WD-40) on shallow scratches to mask their visibility is also a solution, but that's all it is - a mask.
In the same way that rainwater can make a painting look shinier than it really is, a spray just adds a shine that hides the severity of the scratch.
In fact, the symptom is treated here, not the problem.
Moreover, the properties of the anti-water liquid make it difficult to wash off the greasy area and can cause complications for auto body workers who employ correct and more efficient repair procedures.
4. Boiling water
Boiling water to eliminate a scratch in the car (photo: official website, mag.toyota.co.uk)
Heat can make the metal and plastic more flexible, which might lead us to believe that the damaged body panel can easily be manipulated back into its original shape.
However, there are circumstances that limit such treatment.
Local heating has a less softening effect on the strong steel that now makes up much of modern vehicles.
That is, it will only work better on older vehicles.
Also, the level of heat that must be applied in order to soften the grooved area may burn the skin, damage the color of the vehicle and in the case of the bumper - affect the functioning of essential safety sensors on the surface.
In conclusion, you can pour boiling water, toothpaste and coke on your car - but it seems that the most effective solution is to simply go to a garage or a junkyard.
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