How to repair car paint chipped by stones?
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There are mainly the following methods for paint repair: 1. Generally, the front bumper, rear bumper, and fuel tank cover of a car are made of plastic, and the paint surface is relatively thin. If it gets scratched and you don't want to repair it, you can purchase a touch-up pen for treatment. 2. If the damage is on other parts of the vehicle, such as the door panel, then it depends on the type of paint. If it is a solid color paint, a touch-up pen can also be used for treatment, and it usually won't be noticeable under normal circumstances. 3. If it is metallic paint or pearlescent paint, it will look very obvious. In this case, you need to go to a 4S shop for spray painting. And 4S shops usually perform spray painting on the entire panel.
It's quite common for my car to get paint chips from flying stones, and I usually fix them myself. First, clean the area with soapy water and dry it with a towel to ensure there's no dust. Then, gently dab on touch-up paint with a pen, applying thin layers and waiting 15 minutes between coats to prevent clumping. Once fully dry, smooth it out with fine sandpaper and finish with waxing and polishing. The whole process takes about half an hour—it's both cost-effective and hassle-free. From my experience, small damages like these can easily be handled DIY with a $10 repair kit that lasts for several fixes. Also, parking away from gravel-heavy areas can help minimize such issues.
