Will the paint chip if the car door hits the adjacent door when opening?
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Opening the car door and hitting the adjacent door generally will not cause the paint to chip, but excessive force may result in some damage. The method of automotive paint spraying involves the following two points: The base coat, pearl silver-pink paint, is applied in three layers. The first layer is a mist spray, where the spray gun moves relatively quickly to create a thin, fog-like coating over the repair area or the entire vehicle, ensuring adhesion to the primer. The second layer is applied to cover the primer or putty red-gray layer, revealing the color. Care must be taken to avoid issues like silver-pink paint spots or unevenness, and the spray gun speed can be slightly faster. The third layer is applied to correct any unevenness or spots from the second layer. The overall goal is to achieve uniform color coverage over the repair area or the entire vehicle. The clear coat should be applied after the base coat has dried for 5-15 minutes, allowing some solvents to evaporate and the film to become dry. It can be sprayed when a light touch with a finger does not leave any color residue. If the base coat surface is rough or to prevent dust, a dust cloth and compressed air can be used to blow and wipe the surface, followed by degreasing with a degreaser.
As an ordinary person who often drives in the city, I've encountered this situation several times. Generally speaking, when opening the car door, if it lightly touches the adjacent car door, most of the time it only leaves minor scratches or dents. But with certain force or improper angle, it can indeed scrape off the paint. The reason is that car paint usually has multiple layers, with the outer clear coat being relatively fragile, especially on older cars or when the paint surface has aged, making it more prone to peeling. New cars fare better with their thicker clear coat and stronger impact resistance. I remember one time when my car was parked roadside and a strong wind blew the door open, hitting an SUV next to it with a loud bang, resulting in a small paint chip at the edge of the other car's door, exposing the primer. Since then, I've been extra careful when opening doors, checking the surroundings first and using my hand to cushion the impact. For prevention, I recommend installing rubber door guards which can absorb impact force and reduce paint chipping risks; or leaving sufficient space when parking to avoid door-to-door collisions. Small paint chips can be fixed with a touch-up pen, but for serious damage, a professional paint job at a repair shop is needed, costing anywhere from tens to hundreds of dollars. Don't underestimate this issue, as exposed primer can lead to rust and deeper corrosion over time. In conclusion, yes, it can happen depending on how hard you hit and the car's condition.
