As the car ages, the paint can experience gloss loss, scratches, and corrosion, especially in white vehicles. At this time, many car owners will consider polishing the car paint to restore the aesthetics of the vehicle. However, there are different opinions on whether the paint polishing will cause damage to the vehicle. This article will delve into the process of paint polishing and its impact on vehicles.
First of all, we need to understand the construction of the car paint. Most car paints consist of three layers: primer, base coat and varnish. Polishing is mainly for the outermost layer of varnish, and scratches that do not damage the base coat can usually be repaired by polishing. There are two main types of polishing processes: deep scratch treatment and mirror reduction. Deep scratch treatment is a certain damage to the car body, because it requires the use of coarse sandpaper, high-speed electric drill and other tools, mainly used to deal with old, seriously aged, corrosion and cracking vehicles. In contrast, although spray paint can achieve a bright effect, it requires sandpaper sanding of the original paint, which is more harmful to the car body and may lead to a depreciation of the value of the vehicle.
The mirror reduction polishing is not harmful to the car paint, mainly used for the maintenance and fine scratch treatment of the dull car paint, and the use of beauty wax and sponge for polishing during construction. This polishing method can be carried out once a year to a year and a half according to the habits of the car. The quality of the polishing effect is closely related to the experience and technology of the construction personnel. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner choose a professional place when polishing to avoid secondary injuries caused by improper operation.
According to the data of the automotive industry, car paint maintenance is one of the important links of automobile maintenance. According to statistics, the value retention rate of vehicles with regular paint maintenance is about 10% higher than that of vehicles without maintenance. This shows that proper paint maintenance not only improves the aesthetics of the vehicle, but also effectively protects the value of the vehicle. However, paint polishing is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and for severe scratches and paint damage, more specialized repair measures such as spot painting or full car painting may be required. In addition, over-polishing can indeed cause the varnish layer to become thinner, affecting the protective properties of the paint.
To sum up, paint polishing, as a paint maintenance method, has certain advantages and limitations. When deciding whether to polish, car owners should choose a professional service provider according to the specific condition of the vehicle and their own needs to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the polishing process.
We encourage readers to share their own experience and views on car paint maintenance in the comment area, and work together to better protect and enhance the aesthetics and value of vehicles. In the next issue, we will further ** other car paint maintenance methods and skills, so stay tuned.