How to Deal with Scratched Side Skirts?
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For minor scratches, prevention is key. Protect the paint surface when it is still new, such as by applying a mirror glaze to the body surface. Use a polishing wheel with a polishing enhancer to remove the oxidation layer attached to the car's surface and smooth out fine scratches. This process takes only 30 to 40 minutes. If the scratches on the body have exposed the primer, local touch-up painting is required.
I suggest you first carefully inspect the severity of the scratch. If it's just a minor surface scratch where the paint isn't broken, you can handle it yourself. Wash the scratched area with clean water and rub it back and forth with a damp cloth - you might be able to significantly fade those fine lines. If the primer is exposed, you'll need to take it seriously, especially on metal parts, and address it promptly to prevent rust. My usual approach is to first apply some rust-preventive primer to cover the exposed metal surface, then after it dries, gently dab on touch-up paint with a pen. While color matching won't be perfect, this works well as a temporary solution. For plastic parts, you can delay treatment, but remember to wipe off water stains promptly after rain. Before starting, prepare fine sandpaper (2000 grit is sufficient), a touch-up paint kit, and soft cloths - with just a few dozen yuan in materials, you can get the job done.
