Does Untreated Car Scratches Affect the Vehicle?
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Deep untreated car scratches may lead to corrosion of the car body during rainy days. Below is more information about car primer repair: 1. Minor scratches: If there are minor scratches, polishing can be used to restore the brightness of the car paint. Use a polishing wheel with polishing oxidizer to remove debris and oxidation layers attached to the paint, smoothing out the minor scratches. The chemical will penetrate the paint, causing a restorative reaction to achieve a bright, new effect. 2. Deeper scratches: If deeper scratches appear, check whether the metal surface is exposed. If the metal surface is not visible, rust will not form. Carefully apply touch-up paint with a brush tip, dotting it on, and wait for the paint to dry completely. 3. Deep and narrow scratches: For deep, narrow scratches, colored putty can be used for effective repair. Use sandpaper on the scratched area, avoiding unnecessary expansion of the damaged surface. It is important to clean the dirt thoroughly. Apply the putty carefully to ensure it fully penetrates, then apply a compound and wax. 4. Primer-exposed scratches: If the car's scratches have exposed the primer, visit a scratch repair shop as soon as possible to prevent rust and corrosion of the surrounding paint.
Unattended car scratches definitely have consequences – I've seen plenty in my years of driving. Minor scratches might seem harmless at first, but over time, rainwater or dust can seep into the paint layer, causing rust, especially on metal components. Once rust sets in, it spreads rapidly, leading to flaking patches within about a year and compromising the body structure. This not only ruins the car's appearance (you'll feel embarrassed driving it around when friends ask why you haven't fixed it) but also tanks resale value – buyers will aggressively negotiate down the price, and an older car with rusted scratches could lose thousands. My advice: address minor scratches early by using wax to buff them out; deep scratches require professional repainting to avoid costly repairs later. Regularly washing your car and inspecting for scratches is also smart maintenance – keeping it pristine makes every drive more enjoyable.
