Car lovers have their own tips for the protection of car paint, not to mention regular car washing, on top of this, there are also waxing, crystal plating and coating and other means. But these methods are basically used for anti-corrosion, and they cannot protect against small scratches, and the effect lasts for a short time.
Recently, for the protection of car paint, a kind of car paint protection film called ** car coat has become popular, which can prevent car paint from environmental damage and isolate external pollution sources to avoid corrosion of the paint surface. Of course, compared with the traditional means of curing car paint, it is more expensive.
**The role of the car coat
*The main purpose of the car coating is to protect the surface of the car paint, just like the mobile phone film to protect the screen, it has a certain physical isolation advantage for natural environmental pollutants such as gum, bird feces and oil stains. At the same time, the current mainstream material is TPU, which is a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, which is a rubber material with excellent elasticity, which makes it self-healing. Minor scratches are not a problem, if the scratches are deep, they can also be baked and rubbed by the polisher to achieve a quick repair effect.
In addition, the TPU material ** car clothing also has the effect of UV protection, easy cleaning and improved paint brightness, and the versatility is the real reason why it can "catch fire".
Should the new car be pasted with ** car clothing?
*Although the car coating has a long-term protective effect on the car paint, it is not all right after pasting, and there are many maintenance processes in the follow-up. Moreover, the protection of the car coat for the car paint is not comprehensive, the protection ability for scratching is limited, and the lack of care will also lead to the erosion of the car coat, and then scarring. Let's take a closer look at the shortcomings of the car livery and see if it's really right for you.
1.High
*Car clothing is not the same as other car supplies, first of all, **expensive. At present, even if it is a miscellaneous ** car coat, the cheapest is about 3,000 yuan, and the materials of the car coat and glue are relatively low-end, and the effect and quality are not ***, which may lead to frequent problems in the later stage. The mid-to-high-end car clothing of imported brands is often around 10,000 yuan, and of course there are more expensive ones. As a car supply, the cost performance is really not high.
2.Maintenance troublesome
And even if the cost is so high, it doesn't mean that everything will be fine if it is posted. For the first car clothing, it is necessary to maintain it usually, especially the pollutants such as gum and bird feces on the body must be cleaned regularly, otherwise the clothing will also be corroded after a long time. In addition, it is necessary to visit the store periodically for professional maintenance, which leads to a significant increase in economic and time costs.
3.It is not easy to deal with in the later stage
No matter how expensive the ** car coat is, it has a life span. For example, some products officially claim a warranty of 10 years, but in fact, the life span is about 7 years. When tearing off the first car coat, the problems of gelatinization and hydrolysis are unknown. Even if it is an imported car coat of tens of thousands of yuan, it will face a similar situation in the post-processing, and this situation cannot be inspected during the existence of the car coat, and then it is impossible to achieve early intervention and avoidance.
4.Unable to avoid collisions and high replacement costs
Although the ** car coat made of TPU material has a certain self-healing ability, it is only limited to slight scratches. In the event of some serious bumps or scratches, the protective effect of the car livery is not so strong, and it will even be torn or scratched. At this time, for the car owner, in addition to the cost of repairing the vehicle, the repair of the car clothing has also become a necessary expense.
5.Additional insurance is required
Generally, after the vehicle is scratched, as long as the car damage insurance is on, the insurance company will pay for it. And if the ** car clothing is pasted, whether the damaged car clothing is paid in full has become a problem. At present, many ** car clothing products will give car clothing insurance in the first year, but according to the product**, the compensation ratio of car clothing insurance is also different, that is, it is not necessarily 100% full compensation. And if the one-year car clothing insurance time limit is exceeded, it is not cheap to repair the car clothing at your own expense.
In addition, it should be noted that car clothing insurance is not a product of an insurance company, but is provided by the product manufacturer, so the scope and proportion of compensation are not uniformly standardized, and there will be more restrictions.
How to maintain the car paint without sticking to the car clothing?
* The car coat is nothing more than to protect the vehicle paint, in fact, there is not only this way to protect the car paint, such as waxing, glaze sealing, crystal plating and other means we mentioned at the beginning, which can also play a similar role, but there are also disadvantages such as short retention time. It can be seen that there is no perfect way to protect the paint surface. However, there are some lessons to follow in everyday car use, which can extend the life of the paint to a certain extent.
1. Regularly clean the vehicle:Cleaning the car's paint every other week or two can avoid the erosion of the paint surface by dust, dirt, oil stains and other substances. Especially after rain, it is important to wash the vehicle in time to avoid damage to the paint surface by acids in the rain.
2. Regular waxing:Waxing creates a protective film that blocks dirt and oxides from the paint finish. It is recommended to wax every 3 to 6 months, with flexibility to adjust according to the use of the car and environmental conditions.
3. Choose the right cleaning suppliesTo ensure that the vehicle is clean and free of scratches, use a clean, soft rag or sponge to wipe it down. Never use cleaning tools that contain metal shavings or sand, and avoid using dry cloths, towels, or dry sponges to prevent scratches. When wiping, gently wipe from top to bottom in the direction of the water flow, avoiding circular circles or horizontal wiping.
4. Deal with paint scratches in timeIf you find scratches or sunburn on your car's paintwork, you should repair it as soon as possible to prevent the scratches from expanding or rusting. You can choose to have it repaired with a professional paint repair product or seek the help of a professional.
Summary:
For the now popular ** car clothing, I don't think there is any need to paste it. Of course, if you are really concerned about car paint, it is recommended that you can do daily maintenance of car paint by means such as waxing. In fact, in addition to the maintenance of car paint, it should start from good car Xi habits, especially parking Xi habits. For example, when parking, try to stay away from low bushes to avoid scratches caused by tree branches to the car paint;Don't park too close to the car next to you to prevent the paint from being bruised by the other party's door. In addition, do not park the vehicle in a place with dense traffic to reduce the risk of scratches and bumps in the paint. In short, for car paint, car owners do not need to pay too much attention, just do a good job of daily maintenance and maintain good car Xi.