What to Do If Your Car Paint Gets Chipped by Someone Opening Their Door?

[TaylorAnn]

Here are the solutions if your car paint gets chipped by someone opening their door: Preserve evidence such as taking photos or recording videos, which can be used to claim compensation from the other party. If negotiation fails, you can report the incident to the police and then proceed with an insurance claim. To prevent paint chipping during daily use, it is advisable to install anti-collision strips or stickers on your car doors. These can effectively protect the doors from paint damage. Below are the methods to address chipped car paint: Repair can be done based on the extent of the damage: If the chipped area is small and the primer is not exposed, simply clean the area and use a touch-up paint pen for repair. If the chipping is severe: Use ultra-fine sandpaper dipped in water to sand the chipped area in the same direction; After wiping it clean, apply primer and let it dry, then smooth it with sandpaper; Finally, use a touch-up paint pen for repair.

[LeManuel]

I just encountered a situation where my car door got chipped last week! I had just parked and gone into the store, only to come back and find a small paint chip on the door—it broke my heart. First, don’t panic. Immediately take photos and videos with your phone to document the damage and the surroundings, such as the license plates of nearby cars. If there are surveillance cameras or witnesses nearby, quickly ask if they can help verify what happened. If I can’t identify the responsible party, I usually file a complaint with the parking lot management or property management to see if I can claim compensation. For minor scratches, I handle them myself—I always keep a touch-up paint pen in the garage. Just follow the instructions: clean the area, fill in the chip, and lightly sand it down. Before the repair is fully done, I apply clear nail polish or car wax to seal it and prevent rust or further spreading. When parking, I always choose corner spots and avoid positioning my door too close to other cars. Since making this a habit, I’ve rarely had this issue again. Car paint maintenance is all about the details—you can’t afford to be careless.