What Does Original Car Paint Mean?

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Original car paint refers to the vehicle's body paint that has not been repainted after purchase and has not been involved in any collisions. Here are methods to determine whether the paint is original: Check for reflections on the car body: If you notice obvious reflective areas on the car body, those areas are likely to have been repainted. Judge by sound: Gently tap the car body—original paint produces a crisp sound, whereas repainted areas sound dull. Inspect for signs of repainting: Examine the windows and front/rear windshields. No matter how well the protection is done during repainting, traces of overspray will still be visible. Differences between original paint and repaint: The key difference lies in the electrocoating layer. Original factory paint consists of an electrocoating layer, primer layer, color layer, and clear coat, whereas repaint only includes the primer layer, color layer, and clear coat. The electrocoating process involves immersing the entire car body into a large paint bath and applying an electric current, causing the paint to adhere to the body and form the electrocoating layer.