How to Repair Scratches on Car Covers?

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GabrielleAnn
07/29/25 4:54pm
Methods for repairing scratches on car covers are as follows: 1. Coating not damaged (minor scratches): Small damages caused by road debris impacts or tree branch scratches can generally be ignored. Exposure to sunlight or pouring hot water over them can often lead to quick self-recovery. For more severe scratches, you can visit a professional shop where technicians can use a heat gun to repair them. 2. Coating damaged (major scratches): These usually occur due to carelessness while driving, resulting in larger areas of scratches that damage the car cover's coating. In such cases, the damaged area needs to be patched or the entire section of the car cover replaced. If the damaged area is small, such as less than 40x40cm, you can get a free local repair at a 4S shop. However, if the damaged area is large, you will need to replace that section of the car cover, and repairs at a 4S shop will incur costs.
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