How Many Years Can General Automotive Paint Last?
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General automotive paint can last for 5 to 6 years. Automotive paint, as a car beautification method, refers to applying a layer of paint to the car's surface to protect the vehicle. The lifespan of repainted areas will be shorter than the original factory paint. The quality of repainting mainly depends on paint mixing, the painting environment, and the technician's skill level. Complex paint colors require color codes and computer analysis for tinting, while simpler paint colors need tinting agents for color matching. Although the mixed paint cannot perfectly match the original factory paint, the color difference is generally imperceptible to the naked eye. Precautions after vehicle repainting: Avoid using high-pressure water jets directly on the car body, as the hardness of repainted areas is lower than the original paint, and excessive water pressure may damage the paint surface. Refrain from indiscriminate use of cleaning agents; vehicles inevitably accumulate tar, oil stains, and insect residues during driving, which require careful handling. Check for color consistency with the original paint—while a 100% match is impossible, the repainted area should appear nearly identical to the original under sunlight, as color perception is highly light-dependent. Inspect the paint's smoothness; a normal paint surface should be free of pitting, impurities, or dripping marks.
