Will a Cigarette Butt Dropped on a Car Burn the Paint?

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A cigarette butt is very likely to scorch the car paint. Methods to remove cigarette burn marks are as follows: 1. Cleaning: Immediately wash the surface of the car to facilitate timely removal of the cigarette burn marks. During cleaning, you can use some specialized car wash liquid to help remove the burn marks. Note that a dedicated car wash cloth should be used for cleaning, and it must be free of impurities. 2. Polishing: If the paint is not severely damaged but cannot be removed, the best method is polishing, followed by applying some car wax. This is a service that most repair shops can perform, using a polishing machine to polish the car's surface, addressing shallow scratches and abrasions on the paint. 3. Repainting: If the above methods do not work, repainting is also an option. However, repainting is relatively expensive, requires the entire panel to be repainted, and takes a long time—at least two days. This method is not recommended.