Scratch Prevention

There are numerous ways in which you can get a scratch on your car, from branches and moving objects to intentional vandalism. Scratches are unsightly and can be costly to repair, so trying to prevent the scratch from happening in the first place is key to saving you money and keeping up your cars appearance. There are different techniques that can be used to prevent a scratch, but vary to the type of scratch you are trying to prevent. The top four scratch preventative techniques are listed below.

1. Light scratches can be found around handles and are caused by finger nails and key rings. The best way to stop these from appearing is to take care when opening your car door, try not to let your keys/keying dangle while you use the handle and fold your fingers in tight so your nails don’t scratch the paintwork in the cavity. These scratches are light so if you do manage to get them they can be easily removed (depending upon the severity) with the use of cutting compounds and polish.
2. Intentional scratches that are caused by vandals can be difficult to prevent for they can occur at any time on anybody panel, all you can do is reduce the chance of them happening. Park in well lit areas if possible and near CCTV cameras, keep out of areas that are well known for vandals and always use your garage or driveway if you have them. If you get a vandal scratch it will cost a fair amount to repair by a scratch repair service.
3. Bumper scratches that are self inflicted can be easily prevented by fitting sensors to the front and rear bumpers. These will give you plenty of warning before you are anywhere near an object, they might be expensive to fit but are well worth it for what you will spend on the fitting you will more than save on the potential repairs.
4. Most scratches on cars are caused by parking in tight spots or busy areas where people are constantly moving past your car. To solve this park further away, it might mean that you walk further to your destination but you will reduce the chance of scratches in the process.

The preventative measures set out above if used correctly will reduce the possibility of you getting any form of scratch on most body panels, and therefore saving you money on their repairs.

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