Nov 29, 2013 · What are the characteristics of dog scratches on car paint? Can their claws scratch the paint down to the base coat? I have an unfortunate dispute with a neighbor. He says my dog scratched the hood of his Chevrolet Traverse (2009/2010?) and wants me to pay for repairs. I’m not trying to shirk my responsibility, but I don’t think my dog is responsible and will …

Sep 2, 2008 · The more heat, the more the paint dries out and “oxidizes” (actually more of a drying process than an oxidization). In short, lighter colors will generally outlast darker colors in cars that bake in the sun a lot. However, keeping the car …

Mar 9, 2025 · I went to paint the roof - $700 with 5yr warranty Original is metallic paint on 2010 Corolla He then offered whole car 3yr warranty - later he reduced the price to $1200 and also reduced the warranty to 2 yrs. I am concerned - i later discovered that their 2yr warranty means they use enamel paint as opposed to urethane. 2 or 3yr warranty means that they will use a …

Nov 5, 2014 · The ones that just spray water/soap and don’t actually contact the car’s surface won’t damage the paint. At least not from the cleaning pressure itself. But the water they spray, if it finds it’s way to any metal, even just a tiny speck from a missing paint chip, will eventually cause rust and damage the paint from below.

May 6, 2011 · The only exception was my POS '74 Volvo, whose paint was totally chalked on the horizontal surfaces after only 2 years. However, at that time, I lived in a town that had a lot of industrial pollution from refineries, chemical plants, and pharma companies. I suspect that these airborne contaminants ruined the paint on that car.

Jul 25, 2017 · There are rust stains on the painted metal and painted plastic bumper cover, where water has dripped down from areas of exposed rust. I have repaired and repainted the areas of exposed rust. How can I removed the rust stains, short of …

Mar 14, 2025 · In August 2023 I purchased a 2020 Kia Sportage with 6,800 miles. Currently it has 17,000 miles and the clear coat is peeling off both side mirrors and also the liftgate. My climate isn’t harsh by any means. This is clearly a defective paint job done at manufacture. It’s been more than 36 months but it’s well within the 36,000 mile limit.

Jun 14, 2018 · Hosing the car off with plain water is a pretty simple way to remove the dust without scratching the paint. Takes 2-3 minutes. After hosing, wipe it dry with a towel or chamois if you want to avoid water spots.

Nov 22, 2018 · I have an old car that I painted recently. The paint job wasn’t great because the paint wasn’t glossy and mostly it wasn’t smooth. I want to find a way to cover up the bad paint job by using some sort of chemicals to make it glossy and smooth. I don’t have the required time to sand it back down and start from scratch. Thanks if you tried to help. I might upload a picture …

Jan 28, 2008 · The paint is a color covered with a clear coat. You can get a clear spray for car paint at the auto parts store, or even Walmart. Use 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper to sand the clear coat a bit. Use care. It’s very thin. Spray two, or three, coats of clear. Done.