Should the Scratches on the Black Plastic of the Rearview Mirror Be Treated?
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You can use a dedicated repair agent to fix it, or you can also repair it by waxing. After the car's rearview mirror is scratched, if the car is new and the first maintenance has not been completed, some scratches can be addressed by the repair personnel at the 4S store during the first maintenance. They will use professional repair tools to fix it. Below are the maintenance methods for car rearview mirrors: 1. Clean the exterior rearview mirror promptly: The exterior rearview mirror of the car should be kept clean and clear for comfortable and clear visibility. Once mud or water stains appear on the rearview mirror, clean them as soon as possible with a car cloth. However, when wiping the rearview mirror, the cloth should not be too wet to avoid leaving watermarks. Therefore, it is better to use a semi-dry cloth for wiping. 2. Turn on the rearview mirror heating function on rainy days: During rainy days, there will be many water droplets on the surface of the exterior rearview mirror, which severely affects the clarity of the rearview mirror and can easily lead to accidents. At this time, if the vehicle is equipped with an exterior rearview mirror heating function, it will be much better.
Last time I accidentally scraped against a roadside pillar while reversing, leaving a white mark on the black plastic shell of the rearview mirror. My heart sank at that moment, wondering if I needed to get it fixed immediately. After checking online and consulting friends, I realized such minor damage could be handled flexibly. For shallow scratches, simply wipe off dust with a damp cloth and apply toothpaste or car scratch repair paste to significantly fade them; for deeper ones, don't wait as accumulated dirt makes cleaning harder and may compromise sealing, leading to water leakage. After cleaning it myself, I found no functional impact when using the mirror while driving—it works as good as new. Reflecting now, since the rearview mirror isn't shattered glass, safety isn't a major concern unless there's extensive damage worth investing in repairs. Learning these small maintenance tricks saves both money and hassle.
From my ten years of car ownership experience, scratched plastic on rearview mirrors is purely a common minor issue. The key is to check whether it's loose or cracked to the point of affecting functionality—if the mirror rotates smoothly and provides clear visibility, just leave it be. Spending money on repairs for aesthetic reasons isn't cost-effective; simpler solutions like buying car stickers or decorative covers for under twenty yuan will do. If you really care, a roadside auto shop can polish it for under fifty yuan. Long-term neglect at most leads to slightly aged-looking housing, with no impact on driving safety or vehicle performance. However, a reminder: deep scratches may trap moisture and breed mold that could block air vents, so timely inspection prevents potential hazards. Ultimately, car ownership is about pragmatism—minor cosmetic flaws often aren't worth fixing.
