What Causes Paint Peeling on the Hood?

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DeCaroline
07/30/25 12:37am
Paint peeling on the hood is usually due to improper maintenance or accidental scratches. You can first use scratch wax and a polishing sponge to buff the scratched area, then apply gloss-enhancing wax to make the paint surface appear shinier. Precautions for Car Paint Repair: Before repainting, if the scratched area is deep, you must first sand off the paint and remove any rust on the metal surface. Then, apply filler to level the area. Only after the filler has dried can you proceed with repainting. If untreated, rust on the metal panel beneath the scratch may cause the new paint to bubble or peel. When using a touch-up pen, sand or polish the area before applying paint. Advantages of Automotive Electro-Optic Paint: Automotive electro-optic paint changes the car's color and makes the body appear brighter. Utilizing advanced global paint spraying technology and remote control technology, it is an upgraded version of traditional luminescent coatings. This innovative product offers longer and more stable luminescence, better decay resistance, stronger weather resistance, and superior performance in extreme temperatures. Composition of Automotive Electro-Optic Paint: Electro-optic paint consists of four layers: a backing layer, a dielectric layer, a luminescent layer, and a conductive layer. It can be sprayed onto various materials such as plastic, metal, glass, and carbon fiber. Even when applied to curved or irregular surfaces, it resists peeling. When electrified, it emits light safely, posing no risk of electric shock upon touch.
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