Can the car's clear coat be repaired?
2 Answers
Car's clear coat can be repaired, but it must be done at a professional auto repair shop or 4S store. The car's paint consists of four layers, from inside to outside: the electrophoretic layer, the intermediate coat, the color coat, and the clear coat. The following is an extended introduction to it: Function of the clear coat: This layer of paint protects the color coat and enhances the gloss of the car paint. Usually, some very minor scratches remain on the clear coat, and such small scratches can be removed by simple polishing. However, frequent polishing is not recommended, as it will reduce the thickness of the clear coat, and over time, the car's paint will lose its gloss.
Last time my car's tailgate got a small dent from a stone, and some paint came off the clear coat, which didn't look good. I fixed it myself with a car repair kit bought online—first cleaned the surface dust, applied the clear coat paste, lightly sanded it, waited for it to dry, and then polished it. The whole process took half an hour and cost only fifty yuan, with great results—almost no trace was visible. But be sure to choose a product that matches your car's color and wear gloves to keep things clean during the process. Small areas are fine to handle yourself—it saves money and is simple. If the clear coat is peeling off in large areas or there are deep scratches, it's better to go to a professional shop for a respray to avoid future oxidation and corrosion of the underlying paint. Usually, park away from areas with branches or bird droppings, and regular waxing can help reduce such damage.
