Is It Normal to Have Minor Scratches While Driving?
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It is quite normal to have minor scratches while driving. Experienced drivers usually don't bother to repaint the car if the scratches haven't damaged the primer. This is because during the repainting process, to ensure a smooth transition between the new paint and the original color, the area around the scratch is usually sanded and repainted. This inadvertently expands the affected area by many times, potentially harming the original paint. More details are as follows: 1. Repainting: No matter how well the paint color is matched or how skilled the painting process is, there will always be some difference between the repainted area and the original car paint. This is because car manufacturers follow strict standards for paint mixing, application environment, and techniques during production, which are hard to replicate during repairs. As a result, the repainted area may have color discrepancies and different oxidation resistance compared to the original paint. 2. Maintenance: New drivers tend to be more meticulous about car maintenance, while experienced drivers are accustomed to minor scratches and understand that they are inevitable during use. Minor scratches can often be cleaned with polishing wax, and only when the primer is damaged will experienced drivers consider repairing the affected paint area.
