How to Determine If You've Scratched Someone Else's Car?
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How to determine if you've scratched someone else's car? You should check both your own and the other party's dash cam footage to confirm whether a scratch occurred. When a car lightly scrapes against another vehicle, it can be difficult to feel the impact inside the car due to the sound insulation that blocks external noise and the shock absorption function of the vehicle. The sensation of a minor scrape is often not very noticeable. Additionally, if the car's audio system is playing loudly, it becomes even harder to detect whether you've scratched someone else's car or if someone else has scratched yours. Here are the steps to handle a paint scratch: After a paint scratch occurs, first inspect the damaged area to determine whether it's on the front bumper, rear bumper, or another part of the car. Generally, the front and rear bumpers and fuel tank cover are made of plastic, and their paint layers are relatively thin. If the scratch is minor and you don't want to repair it immediately, you can use a touch-up paint pen for temporary treatment. If the damage is on other parts of the car, such as the door panel, then the type of paint must be considered. For solid colors, a touch-up pen can also be used, and the repair is usually not noticeable under normal conditions. However, if the paint is metallic or pearlescent, the scratch will be much more visible. In such cases, you will need to visit a 4S shop for a repaint. Typically, 4S shops repaint the entire panel to ensure a uniform finish.
