In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The proper way to touch up a scratch is best determined by the depth and severity of the scratch. In a well lit area, inspect the scratch. Determine how many layers of paint the scratch has penetrated. If it is just through the clear coat, you may be able to buff it out. If it is down to metal, the process will be different. Look for signs of bare metal or any rust that may have developed on the scratch. Scratches in the clear coat can be buffed out, whereas scratches through the paint will need new paint applied. Automotive touch up paint comes in a wide variety of colors, so the best way to find the right replacement paint is to look for the paint code in your car's owner's manual. Once you have the paint code, you can purchase touch up paint with the identical code and rest assured that they will match. Heavily faded vehicles may not match with their original paint code, but this shouldn't be an issue for small touch ups. You may also be able to find your car's paint code inside the driver's door on the same panel as the VIN number. Use automotive soap and clean water to wash the scratch and the area immediately surrounding it. Make sure there is no debris or dirt stuck to the scratch. Once done, rinse the area thoroughly. Use a hose to rinse the entire area and ensure there is no dirt or debris stuck to the car's paint. Dry the area completely using a towel, or just wait for it to dry. Use 120 grit sandpaper to sand away any rust that has developed on the paint or metal. Be extremely careful with where you use the sand paper to avoid damaging the surrounding paint unnecessarily. Remove all rust from the metal before repairing a scratch, otherwise the rust will continue to spread beneath the touch up paint. If the rust has penetrated the metal, that panel will need to be professionally repaired or replaced. It is best not to touch up scratches while working in direct sunlight. Instead, find a shady area to work on the vehicle, or choose an overcast day. The shade will allow you to choose how to light the area to best identify and repair the scratches, as well as keeping things like soap from drying on the paint. Allowing soap to dry on the paint will dull its finish and possibly damage the paint. Direct sunlight could make the metal on the car hot, which isn't optimal for applying touch up paint.
Summary: Assess the depth of the scratch. Purchase the correct color touch up paint. Clean the area around the scratch. Use sandpaper to remove any rust that developed. Choose the right conditions to repair it.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Go to restaurants, bars, and coffee shops that won't judge you for your lifestyle. Often times, these places will be located in the "gay district" of your city. If you live in a smaller city, search online for LGBTQ-friendly places by typing in the name of your city and the type of place you're looking for. For example, you might search "LGBTQ-friendly Philadelphia" or "Seattle crossdressing bars." For a streamlined search, you can also an LGBTQ directory like https://www.gaypinkspots.com/ or https://www.wearegayfriendly.com/ Coffee shops that are LGBTQ-friendly might have posters advertising gay, lesbian, and trans events on a bulletin board or their social media pages. Non-judgmental bars will often host LGBTQ events, drag shows, or LGBTQ musical acts. Non-gendered bathrooms are a good sign that a place is nonjudgmental and accepting. However, this isn't always the case. Go to a travel site featuring your city like CultureMap or Lonely Planet to see a list of LGBTQ-friendly places. Search your general area for clubs, bars, and other hangout spots that host crossdressing events. This could be anything from a drag show to karaoke and LGBTQ charity fundraisers. Get dolled up and mingle with other crossdressers and people who love crossdressers! If your city has an LGBTQ center, look at their website and peruse the "events" page. San Francisco, Portland, Austin, Providence, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Orlando are the top 10 LGBTQ-friendly cities in the USA. These are places where you're more likely to find open-minded girls who might be interested in dating crossdressing men. Do an online search for local LGBTQ charities and see what events they have coming up. Note that these events aren't guaranteed to bring in single women looking to date crossdressers, but you can ask other crossdressers for dating advice. If you cross paths with any LGBTQ people, strike up a conversation and ask them their favorite places to meet single women. For instance, you could say, "I'm new to the scene and am wondering where I can go to meet girls. Any tips?" If you happen to meet someone who is an ally, feel free to ask them if they're familiar with any places where you can meet single girls. And if the ally is a single girl, you might hit it off! Allies are people who do not judge you for your lifestyle. In fact, they'll offer their enthusiastic support.
Summary:
Hang out at LGBTQ-friendly places. Attend crossdressing or LGBTQ events in your local area or nearest city. Don't be afraid to ask LGBTQ people or allies for advice.