7 causes of car paint damage

1. Rainwater

Rain is actually a mixture of water and sediments deposited in the atmosphere, this compound contains higher concentrations of nitric and sulfuric acids than ordinary drinking water.

If you leave your car alone after a rain to dry, this acid layer can gradually destroy the paint surface, creating stains and reducing the shine of the car.

2. Sunlight

UV rays in sunlight can accelerate oxidation and cause paint to fade, especially in hot and humid climates like Vietnam.

Therefore, in addition to times when you have to drive in the sun, you should park your car in a shady place such as under a tree or in a garage. In addition, always prepare a car cover for situations where you have to park outdoors.

3. Fuel spill

If fuel spills on the tank and is not cleaned promptly, the spilled fuel will quickly penetrate deep into the paint and cause loss of shine as well as leave stains that are difficult to clean.

Therefore, if you spill gasoline, immediately take a clean, soft towel and a little polishing wax to protect the "beautiful coat" of your "baby".

4. Insect carcasses and bird droppings

Headlights at night will attract a lot of insects to rush into the car, and their bodies all contain acid, if not cleaned cleanly, small stains will appear on the car paint; andWhen their bodies dry out, they will be difficult to clean and will cause the protective coating to wear off.

A common characteristic of birds is that they always look for clean places to drop their droppings, this is why car roofs and hoods are places that are often covered with bird droppings.

Bird droppings contain high levels of uric acid and nitrate salts. This mixture of salts and acids will quickly destroy the car's paint if not cleaned quickly.

5. Crushed stone

Gravel or gravel on the road can bounce up and hit the sides of the car. These impacts can completely chip the car's paint, reduce the durability of the paint and affect the quality of the car's body.

The advice of experienced car experts is to handle the paint as soon as possible to avoid rust stains.

6. Fingerprints

This seemingly harmless act of drawing on a dusty car can actually damage the paint. Running your hands over the dust acts like sandpaper on the paint, causing scratches and damage even after the dirt is gone.

In this case, using a duster to wipe off dust every day helps prevent the above unintentional actions. However, when you see small scratches, use a clear coat to cover the defect (remember to wash the car before polishing).

7. Dirty cleaning tools

You may wash your car regularly but forget to clean your car cleaning tools - this is one of the main causes of damage to your car's paint. Even if a soft cloth or brush falls to the ground, washing it several times will not ensure cleanliness, continuing to use dirty items to clean your car will create unfortunate scratches.

So, if your cloth or brush gets dirty, it's best to throw it away and use a new one.

Ngoc Anh