Will Low-Speed Branches Scratch Car Paint?
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It may cause minor scratches on the car paint. It is obviously not suitable to claim through car insurance, nor is it necessary to go to a car beauty shop for repair. However, if minor scratches on the car are left untreated, they can easily lead to rust on the car paint surface, which is detrimental to future maintenance. Therefore, it is recommended to use a touch-up pen or toothpaste for treatment. Below is additional information: 1. If the rust is not severe, you can first use very fine water sandpaper dipped in water to gently remove the rust spots, but avoid grinding randomly without direction—grind in straight lines in the same direction. After completely cleaning, apply a layer of primer. 2. If the original factory paint is not available, you can purchase a touch-up pen and use it for coloring. 3. Ordinary toothpaste can also be used for treatment. When you notice new small scratches on the car body, gently apply toothpaste in a circular motion over the scratches.
I've been driving for almost twenty years, and encountering branches blocking the road on mountain paths is a common occurrence. Don't think that driving slowly will prevent damage—the small twigs on branches are as rough as sandpaper, and any contact with the car body will inevitably scratch the paint. Just last month, while driving through a tree-lined road, a branch lightly brushed against the side mirror, leaving two long, thin scratches. No matter how tough the car paint is, it can't withstand the friction from sand particles and bark on branches. So, whenever you see branches in the way, it's best to either get out and break them off or take a detour. If scratches do happen, don't panic—applying scratch wax during car washing can provide a quick fix, but serious damage requires a paint touch-up. A car is like a person; once the paint is damaged, rust can easily set in, so this is not an expense to skimp on.
