Will the 4S shop help with touch-up painting during maintenance?
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4S shops can perform touch-up painting during maintenance. However, touch-up painting at a 4S shop is not free and incurs a charge. Generally, touch-up painting is calculated based on the entire panel where the scratch is located. But if the damage is minor and not very noticeable, the 4S shop might apply a small touch-up for free. Below are some methods for protecting your car's paint: 1. Waxing: Waxing can be done directly or after polishing. Direct waxing involves cleaning the car body and applying wax directly to the clear coat on the surface of the paint. Polishing and waxing, on the other hand, requires using a polishing machine to polish the paint surface before applying wax. This method can instantly make the car shine. 2. Glazing: Due to the composition of the glaze, it is not resistant to acid and alkali cleaning and can be easily damaged. It typically lasts only 1 to 3 months. Moreover, glazing can harm the car's paint, requiring reapplication every two to three months. 3. Crystal Coating: Crystal coating is a hard protective layer specifically designed for key areas of the car, such as the paint surface, seats, interior and exterior trim, glass, and tires. It comes in fast-drying and slow-drying types, mainly determined by its primary components. 4. Film Application: Car coating is a highly effective protective measure that can brighten the paint surface while also providing multiple benefits such as resistance to acids and alkalis, high temperature resistance, strong waterproofing, oxidation resistance, and UV protection.