Are Scratches More Common on Black Cars?
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Scratches are not related to the color of the car; they are just more visually noticeable on black cars. Dealing with Fine Hairline Scratches: Even dust and sand particles in the air during high-speed driving can cause fine hairline scratches on the car's paint surface. These can be observed as faint lines when viewed against the light, though they are usually imperceptible to the touch. Such hairline scratches can be easily removed with a wax containing fine abrasive compounds, such as mirror polish wax. The abrasives in these waxes are so fine—down to the nanometer level—that they won't damage the original protective layer of the paint. Dealing with Light Scratches: Sometimes, mischievous children might lightly drag a key across the car body, leaving a visible mark on the paint. Upon closer inspection, the scratch may feel very shallow, with only a slight indentation. This type of scratch typically only affects the clear coat of the paint. Using a fine abrasive wax can repair such light scratches by rearranging the molecules of the surface paint, effectively filling in the scratch with surrounding paint. Dealing with Moderate Scratches: If the scratch is clearly visible and you can feel the colored paint layer beneath, the best course of action is to take the car to a professional auto repair shop. Attempting to fix it yourself may only worsen the problem, leading to more scratches.
