A WELL-followed mechanic has unveiled a unique cost-cutting trick that removes scrapes and scratches from a car's exterior. In a YouTube video, the technician explained how a little water trick can save drivers money after a paint problem. "What I'm going to show you today is how to fix scuffs on your vehicle's paintwork," the YouTuber, DockMack Garage ( @DockMackGarage ) said in a video .

The content creator has built a following of 15,700 subscribers on the video platform, where he shares cost-cutting car repair tips and DIY videos. In the recent video, the mechanic unveiled how he removes scrapes with a $1 product, a little soap, and water. The YouTuber recently received a silver BMW sedan in his shop after a hit-and-run.

Read More on Car Tips The luxury car had a significant dent in the front bumper and several paint scrapes around the wheel basin. Using a magic eraser micro abrasive tool, the mechanic wiped away the series of paint blemishes from the car. He added a drop of dish soap to the sponge tool and doused them in water.

The products use micro-abrasive foam to lift and trap dirt, grime, and stains from surfaces without harsh chemicals. Most read in Motors The eraser tool's compounds harden into a glass-like material when wet, enhancing the scrubbing power by breaking down and erasing stubborn stains The sponge's melamine foam structure is tough yet flexible, effectively lifting marks from various materials without requiring a lot of elbow grease. "It won't remove .