What to do if a piece of car paint is chipped off?
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To repair a chipped piece of car paint, follow these steps: 1. Clean the surface of the car paint and ensure it is thoroughly dried; 2. Remove any peeling paint; 3. Reapply the paint using the required coating method and materials. The layers of car paint, from the inside out, are: the electrophoretic layer, the intermediate coat, the color coat, and the clear coat. Methods to maintain car paint include: 1. Promptly remove snow, rainwater, and other dirt from the car surface to keep the paint clean and aesthetically pleasing; 2. Apply wax to the car body to protect the paint, preventing cracking, corrosion, and rusting; 3. Regularly inspect the car body surface and promptly repaint any damaged, scratched, or exposed areas; 4. Use specialized detergents and neutral water to wash the car body; 5. Wipe the car body with a soft cloth or sponge to avoid mixing in metal shavings and sand particles.
It's really annoying when a small piece of car paint gets scratched off. When I encounter this, I first clean it with a clean damp cloth to prevent dust from getting in and causing rust. Applying some temporary car wax or nail polish to cover the metal part provides temporary protection. If the scratch is small, you can buy a touch-up pen, choose the correct color code, and dab it on a couple of times to prevent rust and make it less noticeable. The touch-up service at a repair shop usually costs just a few dozen yuan, quick and affordable. If the scratch reaches the metal panel, professional repainting is necessary to prevent rainwater from seeping in and corroding the car body. When parking, avoid squeezing into corners; leave some extra space to reduce the chance of such issues. Regular waxing is also a good habit to prevent scratches.
