Understanding The Damage: A Guide To Exterior Damages On A Car

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A car can get bruised in many ways. Though these exterior damages are not the ones that generally hinder the performance of the automobile, they can make it look ugly and disturb its style. Many reasons can result in these damages, so understanding the damage is very important to get it healed.

In this blog today, we are taking time to understand the types of exterior car damage and how they can be easily fixed.

Types of exterior car damages

There are various damages, like scratches, dents, and cracks, that can be formed by accidents, weather conditions, and so on. Here you will find a list of exterior damages.

• Cracks and chips: Cracks, which are frequently present in the windscreen or windows, can weaken the glass and reduce visibility. Chips are microscopic, localised scratches on glass or paint that are frequently the result of flying debris.
• Dents and dings: These are dents or small depressions in the car's body brought on by minor collisions or item impacts. The paint may or may not be affected by dents, which are often shallower than dings.
• Rust and corrosion: Road salt and moisture exposure over time can cause rust and corrosion to build on the car's metal components, jeopardising the structural integrity of the vehicle.
• Scratches and scuffs: Objects scratching against the body of the car might produce surface abrasions. From shallow clear-coat scratches to bigger ones that cut through the paint layer, scratches can range in depth.
• Oxidation and chipping: The paint may fade and lose its brilliance after being exposed to sunlight and environmental factors for an extended period. The chemical breakdown of the paint, known as oxidation, gives it a drab appearance.
• Weather-induced damages: weather conditions like hailstorms, snowfall, and heavy rainfall can cause damage to the automobile's body, forming scratches, dents, and even cracks on the glasses.
• Environment-induced damages: If not removed right away, bird droppings, tree sap, and acidic substances can etch into the paint, resulting in damage and discolouration.
• Accident-caused damages: More severe damages, including crushed body panels, frame misalignment, and serious structural problems, can occur in major collisions.

Resolving the exterior damage

Different types of damage will need different types of treatments. One treatment cannot be held responsible for all damages; thus, you must understand the type of damage and then find a fix for it. Here are some ways in which you can easily fix some minor damages, while major damages will need a professional hand.

• DIY kits: Always keep some DIY kits ready so that minor scratches, dents, and rust can be taken care of easily. Depending on what common damages your automobile is prone to, a kit can be prepared.
• Buffing the scratches: Buffing the minor scratches with toothpaste is one of the best ways to get away with scratches. There are other supplements available on the market for the same purposes.
• Getting exterior protection components: There are components available that protect the exterior body, like plastic films and coverings that help protect the vehicle against scratches and dust.
• Regular cleaning: There are many times when the automobile is not damaged but simply dirty. Make sure you clean your vehicle regularly; this will also help you avoid mould and dust accumulation.
• Periodic maintenance: Make sure that you are taking care of your automobile with regular maintenance trips to the professionals. There are damages that we might not understand that need to be repaired.

Conclusion

In the conclusion of this blog, we can say that however small the exterior damage may be, it will not be something that will add to your car. Make sure you are prepared for such external damages with external add-ons and updates to keep your car as shiny as new.

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