Motoring expert’s ‘magic hack’ to remove surface scratches from cars leaves viewers divided
A MOTORING expert has claimed he has a “magic hack” which can remove surface scratches from cars – but not everyone is convinced.
Devon, who is known on TikTok as “Notjustbored”, shares videos of “pointless life hacks” to his 421,000 followers.
In one clip he shares a tip that he says will remove scratches from metal surfaces “like magic”, including cars.
The 23-year-old said in the footage you have to mix white vinegar and coconut oil together and then apply it with a rag.
He said: “You can wipe away surface-level paint scratches off your car like it’s f***ing magic.”
Although he didn’t mention what the proportions are between coconut oil and white vinegar.
In the video, he then wipes the solution across a white scratch mark on a red car.
Devon added: “BAM! All gone, you are welcome.”
Many motorists remained bemused by the advice and some raised an eyebrow wondering if it really worked.
Others asked if “someone can confirm this trick”.
One commentator wrote: “Depends on the scratch, if they’re webbed surface scratches, those can easily be compounded and buffed, then waxed.”
A second person said: “It won’t last long. The only way to remove scratches completely is sandpaper the area, then buff with wax.”
Another user added: “It basically puts a layer of oil in your paint, and as soon as the oil dries, it goes away.”
While a fourth commented: “The oil only just temporarily fills in the scratch.
“If you see white, unless you hit something white, you took off the paint and clear coat.”
Arnie Negrete also made a similar post on the social media site offering the same advice and here too, many people remained unconvinced it actually worked.
One person said: “What it do is, it moisturise them so that the scratch seems like it fades away, but it’s still there.
“When it dried, u can see the scratch again” (sic).
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