Should New Car Scratches and Dents Be Repaired Immediately?

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DelGarrett
07/29/25 7:16pm
New car scratches and dents should be repaired promptly as they can affect the vehicle's appearance and components. If the scratches are not very deep, the owner can purchase a touch-up pen for repainting, and the dented part can be restored using suction tools. Basic features of touch-up pens: 1. Quick-drying: Due to environmental constraints, touch-up pens must have a quick-drying feature at room temperature; otherwise, they may cause dripping or attract dust, affecting aesthetics. 2. Versatility: Touch-up pens are formulated with standard colors and have a certain level of versatility, but they cannot perfectly match vehicles with varying degrees of aging. For larger, longer, or deeper scratches, touch-up pens can only provide temporary concealment and cannot achieve the same effect as professional repainting.
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