Why Does Paint Chip Off Easily When Hit by Stones on a New Car?

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FinnDella
07/29/25 6:38pm
Stones can cause damage to the car's paint surface, so it's important to pay attention to the maintenance of a new car. Introduction to new car maintenance: 1. Paint maintenance: It is an important part of "car surface maintenance." A car's paint is like the "face" of the vehicle. In China, a country where people highly value "face," paint maintenance is something car owners pay attention to almost every day. Due to the high importance car owners place on paint, paint maintenance has become a major service in the car detailing industry, developing rapidly in China. In just over 30 years since the reform and opening-up, it has undergone five generations of improvements. 2. Air conditioning maintenance: It is actually very necessary to clean the car's air conditioning system regularly because there are many fine dust particles in the pipes. When these accumulate, mold can grow, and bacteria can be blown into the car through the vents. Car owners often sit in the car for hours, breathing in such toxic air, which can be very harmful to their health.
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