Is it common for car doors to get paint chipped when opened?
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Is it common for car doors to get paint chipped when opened. Precautions when opening doors: Before opening the car door, first observe the left and right rearview mirrors to confirm whether there are vehicles approaching from behind. For rear passengers, it is also necessary to remind the driver to help check the rear situation and only open the door to get off after ensuring safety. Park in a safe place, close to the right side of the road, ensuring no vehicles can come from the right side. Cyclists and pedestrians passing by parked vehicles, especially those that have just stopped, should maintain a lateral distance from the vehicle to guard against sudden door openings. Car paint maintenance: Rinse promptly after rain. Rain stains on the car body will gradually shrink, increasing the concentration of acidic substances in the rainwater. If not rinsed off with clean water promptly, the stains will damage the paint over time. For some special, extremely corrosive marks, remove them promptly. Special cleaning agents must be used for this purpose; avoid using blades to scrape or gasoline to remove them to prevent damage to the paint. Before, during, and after vehicle use, promptly remove dust from the car body to minimize the adsorption of dust by static electricity on the body.
As an ordinary person who has driven for over a decade, I've seen quite a few cases of paint chipping from door openings – it's pretty common. Especially in cities where parking spaces are narrow, cars often park too close together, and a careless door opening can easily damage the neighboring car's paint. I remember once at a shopping mall, a car was parked extremely close, and when I opened my door without paying attention, it lightly bumped against the other car, leaving a small chip in the paint – really frustrating. Car paint isn't very thick to begin with, and external factors like wind, sun exposure, or dirt corrosion make it even more prone to chipping upon impact. To prevent this, I recommend trying to find spacious parking spots or parking near the edge to minimize contact with other cars. Some people also install door edge guards or silicone pads to cushion impacts, which can be quite effective. Overall, while paint chipping is common, being more careful can reduce its likelihood. Don't let it ruin your mood – when it's time for a touch-up, just go for it.
