Will a rice-sized chip in car paint rust?

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If the rice-sized paint chip on a car is only a minor scratch that hasn't exposed the metal base, it won't rust. However, if the metal base is exposed, rust will occur. To prevent rusting, you can use a touch-up pen with the same color as the original paint for repair. The lightest paint damage only removes the clear coat on the car's surface without affecting the colored paint or exposing the primer. Such scratches are almost negligible and can be polished away during the next detailing session. More severe damage affects the primer, usually showing a different color in the scratch. For example, black paint will reveal white primer, while white paint will show black or other colored primer. In such cases, polishing alone can't restore it, and repainting is required. The most severe damage completely removes the primer, exposing the bare metal color, which absolutely requires proper treatment for repair. Methods to protect car paint: regular waxing, choosing appropriate car covers, frequent washing, parking in shaded areas, and avoiding sharp objects that could scratch the paint while driving.