Is Minimally Invasive Car Paint Repair Real?
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Minimally invasive paint repair can indeed achieve minimal damage. It is an innovative method of paint repair that utilizes professional polishing techniques to ensure the best integration between the repaired area and the original car paint. Loss of Gloss: Using a polishing machine with specialized polishing compound can restore the gloss, and the issue will not recur. Reaction (Paint Lifting): Chemical reactions during painting, caused by wet spraying over an undercoat that isn't dry, previous use of spray paint, or the use of inferior quality paint, can lead to paint lifting. If lifting occurs, the affected area should be dried thoroughly, then sanded smooth with P1500-P2000 wet sandpaper. After drying, color paint can be reapplied. If the reaction persists, the original paint should be completely removed, the base redone, and then repainted. Excessive Orange Peel: High air pressure or moving the spray gun too quickly can cause excessive orange peel. Adjust the air pressure to 2KPa and move the gun slowly, ensuring half overlap during spraying. If orange peel is noticed after baking, it can be resolved by sanding and polishing.
Micro-repair touch-up painting is indeed a real technique. I remember last year when my car got a small scratch from a tree branch, I tried this method at the auto shop. It doesn't require repainting the entire car, only treating the damaged spot. The process includes cleaning the scratch, sanding it smooth, applying matching factory paint, and finally polishing it. The results were quite noticeable—done in just 20 minutes and costing a little over 200 yuan, which is much cheaper than repainting the whole panel. However, there might be slight color discrepancies sometimes, especially with older paint that has faded, so I recommend testing a small area first. If you prefer DIY, you can also buy a touch-up pen, but make sure to choose a quality brand to avoid applying too much paint and causing bubbles. Overall, it's a reliable method, perfect for fixing minor daily scratches.
