There are signs that the time is right for new paint even if your car hasn’t been in a collision or suffered any kind of other body damage.
Aside from fixing general signs of wear and tear such as fading or chipping, new car paint protects your car from rust and retains its overall value.
Here are signs that it’s the right time for new car paint.
Faded Paint
The damaging effects of the sun’s powerful UV rays take a serious toll on car paint over time. Sun damage escalates paint damage which shows up as an overall faded and worn appearance to your car’s exterior.
If you’ve been lax in washing and waxing your car as often as you should, you’ll notice it in your car paint. A collection of dust, dirt, grime, bird droppings and the like will cause faded spots in the paint of your car.
Scratches
Depending on how bad and deep scratches are will determine whether the area can be buffed out or if the damage needs to be treated and the car re-painted.
A professional is key when dealing with scratches because what might seem like minimal damage to an untrained eye could be a more serious long-term issue for your car coat and paint.
Comprised Clear Coat
If you notice distinct discolored patches of paint or see bubbles on the exterior finish, it’s a sign that your clear coat is comprised.
Once the clear coat is comprised, it exposes your car paint directly to the outdoor elements and conditions which will cause it to flake or peel off.
The clear coat is what protects your car paint and without it, it won’t be long before your paint fails.
Collisions
In the unfortunate event of a car accident, think about not only blending the paint once the damage has been repaired to re-painting the entire car.
Re-painting the whole car gives it a refresh that will protect from other parts of the car chipping, fading and rusting.
Rust
While rust is certainly more of an issue for those contending with snow, ice and road salt, California drivers are also at risk for rust damage.
When the summer season delivers long periods of hot, humid conditions, in addition to salty air if spending a lot of time near the ocean, rust is a threat.
If you don’t wash and wax your car frequently, especially if there are deep scratches or unrepaired dents or dings, the outdoor elements can get into those damaged areas and over time, cause holes and eventual rust to your car body.
New car paint and a protective clear coat can preserve the integrity, appearance and value of your car.
Conclusion
Whether looking to repair collision damage or give your car a refresh to maintain value and appearance, contact the car paint professionals at Downtown Autobody, proudly serving Sonoma County.
