{"id":244218,"date":"2023-11-05T07:49:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T07:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=244218"},"modified":"2023-11-05T07:49:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T07:49:01","slug":"drivers-can-save-300-and-fix-car-damage-in-seconds-using-simple-2-vinegar-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/drivers-can-save-300-and-fix-car-damage-in-seconds-using-simple-2-vinegar-tip\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers can save \u00a3300 and fix car damage in seconds using simple \u00a32 vinegar tip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/car-damage-scratches-5045016.jpg?r=1698917153910\"><\/p>\n<p>Motorists can save almost \u00a3300 and fix simple car scratches with two common household items, according to experts.<\/p>\n<p>Specialists at Parkland Motors claim a combination of vinegar and aluminium tin foil could help fix minor bodywork damage.<\/p>\n<p>Those who don\u2019t have access to the two simple ingredients can buy them from a supermarket for just a couple of pounds.<\/p>\n<p>Tin foil can be secured from most shops for as little as \u00a31.50 with a bottle of vinegar as cheap as 30p.<\/p>\n<p>The hack could help road users save hundreds at the garage with Parkland putting the cost of a professional scratch repair around \u00a3300.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>This button could de-fog vehicles &#8211; but drivers may burn \u201820 percent\u2019 more fuel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/car-scratch-repair-dent-5045014.jpg?r=1698917153982\"><\/p>\n<p>However, experts at CheckaTrade said the figure to fix a light surface scratch was closer to around \u00a390.<\/p>\n<p>Ashley Johnson, sales manager at Parkland Motors has walked motorists through the simple hack.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cFirst, clean the scratched area with mild soap and water to remove any dirt, rinse with water, then dry with a clean cloth or towel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCut a piece of foil large enough to cover the scratched area and then dip it into the white vinegar.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>TikTok creator shares \u2018game changing\u2019 savings tip for cutting your petrol costs[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Drivers can defog car windscreen \u2018twice as quick\u2019 by flicking one switch[ANALYSIS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Drivers urged to use easy &#8216;heel hack&#8217; to fix knee and leg pain[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/car-garage-damage-repair-5045017.jpg?r=1698917154051\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Advert-free experience without interruptions.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Rocket-fast speedy loading pages.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Exclusive &amp; Unlimited access to all our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou will need the foil to be soaked into the vinegar but not dripping. Use a gentle circular motion to apply light pressure to the area and after a minute or so, inspect the area and if the scratch is still fairly visible, you can repeat this process again until the desired results are achieved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRinse off the area with clean water to remove any vinegar residue and then dry with a cloth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The tip works as aluminium ions formed in the reaction are soluble in the vinegar, and they become dispersed throughout the liquid.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the foil acts as a mild abrasive which is enough to buff out a surface-level scratch but is not strong enough to do further damage to the paintwork.<\/p>\n<p>Ashley added: \u201cWith deeper scratches, which have removed several layers of paint from the car&#8217;s body, you will need to visit a repair shop to get it fixed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith smaller scratches, however, there are a few DIY methods you can use to make them much less noticeable for a fraction of the cost of getting them professionally fixed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlus, you will likely have these items already to hand meaning you won\u2019t need to buy anything extra.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/cars\/1830602\/car-scratch-repair-vinegar-tin-foil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motorists can save almost \u00a3300 and fix simple car scratches with two common household items, according to experts. 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