What to Do When the Right Car Door Scrapes Against a Wall?
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Drivers need to maintain high concentration while operating a vehicle. Below are relevant solutions for when the right car door scrapes against a wall: 1. Minor damage: It is recommended to leave it as is. Daily usage inevitably leads to some hard objects scratching the car paint, such as zippers on pedestrians' backpacks or small stones kicked up during driving, leaving slight marks on the paint. This does not affect the overall appearance of the vehicle. 2. Light damage: A touch-up pen can be used. In such cases, the scratches on the paint surface or marks left by friction with objects are usually very visible. For this type of damage, I and many repair technicians would recommend using a touch-up pen for treatment. 3. Moderate damage: Take it to a repair shop. If the car paint is damaged to the extent that the primer is exposed, it must be addressed promptly to prevent the affected metal panel from rusting due to rain or other factors. 4. Severe damage: Send it directly to an authorized service center. After the original factory painting process, the paint needs to be baked at temperatures above 200°C. Only professional paint repair shops or authorized service centers can ensure that the repaired paint closely matches the original paint to the greatest extent.
Oh, I've also experienced the door scraping against the wall - it's quite common. Don't panic. First, pull over safely, engage the handbrake, and turn off the engine for safety. Get out and carefully inspect where the right door is damaged and how deep the scratch is. If it's just a minor surface paint scratch, you can clean it with a damp cloth and try polishing it with toothpaste or car wax - it might come off. But if the scratch is deep enough to expose the metal, it needs prompt treatment to prevent rust. Using a touch-up pen is a temporary solution, but I'd recommend visiting a professional auto repair shop for precise color matching and perfect restoration. When parking, be more careful - don't get too close to walls or consider adding anti-scratch strips for prevention. Remember to take photos for documentation and check whether an insurance claim is necessary before reporting it.
