Types of Auto Paint Damage: How-To Repair it

 

    Your vehicle's paint is constantly exposed to situations and objects that can cause it damage. No matter how carefully you drive or where you park your vehicle; small scratches, scuffs, and dings can damage the paint. Some of the most common causes of auto paint damage are:

Weather Conditions:

Extreme winds, snow, and hail can cause damage to your vehicle, and its paint. Any dent or damage to your vehicle that cracks the paint, can cause a need for repairs. Even the smallest damage to the paint can turn into a bigger problem over time. The longer the paint damage is left without restoration, rust will form, leading to a larger area of your vehicle needing repair.

Unintentional Contact:

Any metal or sharp object that happens to come in contact with your vehicle can cause a scratch or scuff mark on the paint. These small scratches can lead to rust and paint damage over time. To avoid more substantial problems in the future, the best course of action would be to get a small scratch fixed as soon as possible. This minor repair is much faster and more inexpensive than the repairs that will be needed down the road.

Unsuitable washing & maintenance:

Abrasive washing materials, an automatic car wash, and not regularly washing and waxing your vehicle; all of these things can lead to wear and tear, scratches, or defacement on your vehicle's paint finish.

    From clear coat abrasion to color coat scratches, Axe-A-Dent is here to handle all of the paint repairs for your vehicle! Whether your car needs a buff and polish or a color-match paint and clear coat, we are sure to get any auto paint repair job done right. That's our guarantee!
Over time, wear and tear is bound to happen. However, there are things you can do to help avoid and eliminate as much damage as possible. This includes parking in a covered area whenever possible, washing and waxing your vehicle on a regular basis, never setting or placing items on your vehicle, parking away from other cars whenever possible and hand washing your vehicle with the best materials and appropriate tools. 

If you have paint damage to your vehicle, give us a call today. Axe-A-Dent specializes in auto paint repair services with over 30 years of experience. 352-455-5994.