Your car’s paint job may suffer due to accidents, weather damage, or age. Any dents and scratches on your car can worsen over time and attract rust when the metal is exposed to water, oxygen, or iron, which will further damage the paint job. Besides being an eyesore, this rust eats away the metal and causes holes in your car’s body.
To restore your car to a pristine condition, repair scratches and marks, and prevent rust and corrosion, consider getting a paint job. Besides, a great paint job can increase your car’s resale value.
Whether you want a new look for your ride or anticipate selling it, a paint job is invaluable. But how can you tell your car needs a paint job? Read on to learn some signs it’s time for a new paint job.
Peeling
Peeling means your car’s clear coat is flaking from the car’s base coat. Modern cars, SUVs, and trucks have three layers of paint: the primer or undercoat, the base coat, and a clear coating to create shine and depth and protect the car from oxidation.
When car paint peels off, the base paint gradually deteriorates and may come off, exposing the metal to rust and bubbling. If the paint is peeling, you may notice paint bubbles or blisters resulting from oxidation that occurs underneath paint layers. Discoloration spots indicate that the clear coat is damaged and will eventually flake.
If you spot bubbles, blisters, flaking, rust, or discolored spots on your car’s surface, take your car to an auto repair shop for a paint job. An auto paint expert will sand the peelings, apply a new coat, and finish off with a clear coating to give your ride a brand new look.
Fading
Fading occurs when your vehicle’s clear coat begins to break off due to abrasive cleaners, excessive sunlight exposure, and contaminants such as bird droppings and road salt. Salt — a catalyst for melting off snow — speeds up corrosion and destroys your vehicle’s body. Once the clear paint layer starts to thin, you’ll notice the paint job appears dull. Faded or dull paint can make your car look old and drab.
If you notice your car’s exterior appears faded or dull, visit an auto repair shop for a new paint job. A professional might also recommend car wax or a ceramic coating to slow down paint fading by blocking UV rays and pollutants. This step can help prevent contaminants from penetrating the paint and preserve your ride’s shiny look longer.
Scratching
Scratches can lead to bigger problems if ignored, such as rust buildup weakening your car’s structural components. Scratches on your car’s surface may result from the use of wrong cleaning products or techniques, minor accidents, and exposure to sunlight, dirt, or dust.
Scratches can either be minor — meaning they are on the clear coating — or deep when they cut into the paint. If the dent is too deep, oxidation can occur and lead to rust formation. Even surface dents may increase in size if left unattended and expose to the car to oxidation. As the rust spreads, your car’s exterior becomes unappealing.
To restore the original look, seek expert help once you notice dents or scratches on the car’s surface.
An auto paint expert will give you the ideal solution depending on the scratch on your vehicle. For example, deep scratches may demand an entire repaint, while minor scratches need a paint correction.
If you’ve noticed any of these signs, your car needs a new paint job. However, only work with reputable auto repair shops that offer professional auto body painting services for quality results. Contact us at Best Collision Center for professional paintwork to give your car a fresh look.
