What to do if the new car's paint is chipped by a stone after a few days of purchase?
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If it's the bumper, you can ignore it; if the base coat is exposed on the body, you can use a touch-up pen to repair it. You can use the touch-up fluid from a paint repair kit, or rubbing it with car wax will make it less noticeable. Here is some relevant information about car painting: 1. Purpose: Car painting refers to applying a layer of paint to the car's surface to protect it. Car painting generally uses baking paint. In automobile manufacturing plants, after the frame and body are welded, the next step is painting. Types include standard paint, metallic paint, and pearl paint. The car painting process includes applying putty, sanding, and painting. 2. Types: Car painting includes: standard paint; metallic paint; pearl paint; clear coat; matte paint. 3. Composition: Car paint generally has four basic components: film-forming substances (resins), pigments (including extender pigments), solvents, and additives.
I experienced the same thing right after getting my new car last year. Actually, it's quite common for new cars to get paint chips from flying stones, especially when driving on highways or gravel roads. The solution depends on the situation: if only the clear coat is damaged, simply clean the area and dab it lightly with a touch-up pen—you can find the exact color match on Taobao for just a few dozen yuan. If the primer is exposed, it needs immediate attention to prevent rust on rainy days. I always keep a touch-up pen in the door storage compartment for emergencies and try to avoid parking near construction zones or large trucks. It's normal to feel protective of your new car in the first few months, but over time you'll realize these minor scratches aren't a big deal.