Is it necessary to go to a 4S shop for new car paint touch-up?

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DaniellaAnn
07/29/25 8:47pm
New car paint touch-up is not necessarily required to be done at a 4S shop. The method for paint touch-up is as follows: 1. Use clean water to wash the area where the paint has peeled off; 2. Use sandpaper to smooth the area where the paint has peeled off, and check by hand whether the area is smooth; 3. Cover the areas that do not need touch-up with tape; 4. Choose a spray paint can that matches the car color and spray the area where the paint has peeled off. Methods to prevent car paint from peeling off: 1. Avoid using a duster or dry cloth to wipe the paint surface directly. Rinse off dust and dirt from the car surface with water, then wipe with a clean absorbent cloth; 2. Avoid parking under direct sunlight for long periods; 3. Reduce the frequency of car washing and avoid waxing and polishing; 4. Pay attention to promptly remove corrosive substances to reduce paint surface corrosion.
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