What's the Difference Between Body Repair and Painting at a 4S Shop and Outside?

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VonDallas
07/30/25 2:38am
Generally speaking, 4S shops have stronger comprehensive capabilities, such as more complete equipment, better paint quality, overall higher operator proficiency, and higher reliability. Here are some precautions after gasoline painting: 1. Pay attention to cleaning after painting: Try not to use water other than soft water for cleaning, including hot water, alkaline water, and water with high hardness, as these components can damage the paint. If hard water is used to clean the vehicle, traces will be left on the paint surface after drying. 2. Do not expose the car to strong sunlight: This can affect the car's paint surface, thereby accelerating the aging process. 3. Do not use high-pressure water flow to rinse the car body: If there is hard dirt on the car, it can be soaked with water first and then rinsed with water. Pay attention to the water flow method; dispersed water flow should be used for cleaning, as excessive water pressure can also damage the car's paint surface. 4. Use stain removers: If there are stubborn stains on the car body, different types of stain removers should be selected. If there are dead insects or other plant and animal juices on the car body, they should be soaked with soapy water first; then cleaned with a water-soaked sponge.
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