Is It Necessary to Repair Minor Scratches on a Car?
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For areas on the vehicle where the scratches have not exposed the primer and won't cause metal rust, there's no urgent need to repair them. Here are some relevant details: 1. Touch-up Paint Pen: Using a touch-up paint pen can cover up some finer and lighter scratches, making the marks less noticeable. Although there is still a certain gap compared to the original factory paint (color difference), and the durability is certainly not comparable to the original paint, after all, the touch-up pen is only for localized paint repair. 2. Paint Scratch Repair Agent: As the name suggests, the paint scratch repair agent is also used to repair paint damage. It works similarly to toothpaste, with a grinding effect that can quickly repair the damaged part of the paint. Of course, this can only repair minor marks.
I think minor scratches and dents on a car don't necessarily need to be repaired. As long as they don't affect driving, it's fine. My car has been running for several years with a few unnoticeable small scratches on the side door and bumper, and I've never bothered to fix them, saving both money and time. The key is to check the depth of the scratches. If it's just the surface paint that's scratched and the primer isn't exposed, it generally won't rust, so leaving it is okay. However, if the scratches are in areas prone to water accumulation or on metal parts, prolonged exposure might lead to rust spreading, making repairs more troublesome and expensive later. For new cars or high-value vehicles, fixing them to maintain aesthetics is good, but for ordinary family cars, covering minor scratches with stickers or doing a DIY touch-up with some paint is sufficient—there's really no need to spend a lot of money taking it to a professional shop.
