What are the causes of scratches on the hood?
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Scratches on the hood are caused by: 1. Fine particulate impurities in strong winds during high-speed driving; 2. Branches from roadside vegetation. The functions of the hood include: 1. Airflow guidance; 2. Protection of the engine and surrounding pipeline components; 3. Assisting driver visibility by effectively adjusting the direction of reflected light; 4. Accident prevention; 5. Isolation of heat generated during engine operation. Methods to open the hood include: 1. Lift the handle upward, then raise and support the hood; 2. Push the hood latch switch to the right, then lift the hood; 3. Rotate the emblem counterclockwise, then use the key to rotate clockwise to open and support the hood; 4. Pull the front left switch outward by hand, then support the opened hood; 5. Press the engine compartment lock upward with your fingers to open and support the hood.
Common issues with hood scratches, as someone who's been driving for over a decade, this is what I encounter most frequently. The causes are usually just daily life oversights: using hard sponges or rags during car washes that leave fine scratches with every rub; bird droppings or tree sap not cleaned promptly, their acidity can corrode the surface leaving permanent marks; parking too close to walls or bushes where opening doors or swaying branches can easily scratch; stones flying up on highways directly chipping the paint; and then there's plain carelessness, like reversing into objects or small items falling and causing scrapes. My routine involves choosing soft washing tools, inspecting the hood weekly, parking in open areas, and immediately spraying specialized cleaner on any dirt I spot. These small habits significantly reduce scratches, keeping the paint well-maintained for a smoother driving experience—far more cost-effective than shelling out big bucks for repainting.
