What to Do If a Piece of Car Paint is Scratched Off?
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The steps to deal with a scratched-off piece of car paint are: 1. Clean the scratched area of the car thoroughly; 2. Soak the sandpaper in water, wrap it with a hard cotton cloth, and then use the wrapped sandpaper to smooth the scratched area; 3. Use prepared tape and a cloth to cover areas that do not need touch-up paint; 4. Shake the touch-up paint bottle up and down to apply the paint. Methods for maintaining the car paint surface include: 1. Remove dust from the car body promptly to minimize the adsorption of dust due to static electricity; 2. Rinse off rain stains with clean water as soon as possible after rain to avoid damaging the paint surface; 3. Avoid washing the car under direct sunlight or high temperatures; 4. Use clean and soft cloths or sponges to wipe the car to prevent mixing in metal shavings or sand particles, which could leave scratches.
I just bought a car not long ago, and yesterday while reversing, I scraped against a roadside pole, causing a coin-sized patch of paint to chip off. I was really upset, worrying about the impact on the car's appearance and potential future issues. In such a situation, I immediately got out to check the depth of the damage—if only the surface paint was affected, it’s manageable, but if the metal layer is exposed, it needs urgent treatment to prevent rust. First, clean the damaged area thoroughly to remove dust and debris. Temporarily, you can use a touch-up paint pen for emergency fixes; they cost just a few dozen yuan online and work quite well. However, if the damage is large or in a prominent area, I recommend not trying to fix it yourself. Instead, take it directly to a professional repair shop or a 4S dealership for paint restoration. They have professional equipment to match the original paint color and avoid color discrepancies. Delaying repairs could allow moisture to seep into the metal, causing rust spots and expanding the damage, which would increase repair costs later. Usually, I make it a habit to observe my surroundings carefully before parking and have installed a reversing radar to minimize such accidents.
