Can a new car be wiped with a cloth?

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MacFernando
07/30/25 10:28am
As long as the cloth is clean and soft, and there are no hard dust particles on the car body, wiping the car generally will not cause scratches. However, if the cloth used is made of hard material or is dirty, containing other impurities, it can easily scratch the car paint. Precautions for wiping the car: If the car body surface is relatively dirty, wiping it directly with a cloth can also scratch the body. Therefore, mastering the correct way to wipe the car and precautions can better clean the car body and avoid scratching the paint. Car washing precautions: Do not wash the car too frequently, as excessive washing can easily accelerate paint oxidation. However, not washing the car for a long time is also not good, as acidic components in rainwater and air, as well as harmful substances like bird droppings and dust, can erode and accelerate the aging and damage of the paint.
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