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Do you have paint damage on your car? Are you aware that through no fault of your own, paint can chip away due to normal wear and tear? Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are, paint chips and scratches are unavoidable. At Rally Motors, we specialize in fixing up those damaged areas to make your car look like you just drove it off the lot all over again.

Types of Paint Damage

Any paint damage on your car is probably the last thing you want to deal with. Unfortunately, you may have little to no control over this, since damage usually appears with no rhyme or reason. On the other hand, we have many of our customers come in wanting to give their car a brand new look. We can do that too! If your car is now black but you want it to be white, we’ve got you! If your car is blue but you want it to be lime green, no problem! Whatever your paint needs are, our professionals can handle the job. At Rally Motors, we typically see ten different, but very common types of paint damage that can happen to your car. We’ve listed them below.

Sun damage. If your car spends day in and day out in the sun, it’s likely over time the sun will start to dim the paint. Try parking under some shade every now and then to minimize the chances of that happening to you!

Object damage. It’s pretty common that if an object grazes your car like a shopping cart, a car door, a garage wall, etc., it’s going to scratch your car's surface.

Oxidation. Paint oxidation is what happens to your car over time due to natural causes. Most of the time, oxidation goes undetected until it begins affecting large areas.

Swirls. Many people have never heard of this term. However, it is one of the most common! Swirl paint damage comes from going to an automatic car wash that uses stiff brushes.

Clear coat peeling. This type of paint damage can occur due to a number of factors including the age of your vehicle’s paint, consistent exposure to any natural elements, or poor car maintenance.

Tree saps. If you've ever noticed any glue-like spots on your car, it’s likely causes by tree saps. It’s important to remove them as soon as you notice them because the longer they sit, the more extensive the repair process will be.

Bird droppings. Surprisingly enough, bird droppings can cause paint damage, so it’s always best to park far away from trees and remove any bird droppings as soon as possible.

Fading. Car paint fading can happen as a result of the constant exposure to the sun and its UV rays, as well as any use of harsh chemicals, or even a salty atmosphere like by the beach!

Paint chips. Gravel or stone can be thrown into the paint as your tires drive over them. Unfortunately, this type of paint damage is hard to avoid and can happen almost anywhere you go.

Premature rusting. Rusting can occur in any place where the paint is chipped or scratched and the metal is exposed.

Importance of Paint Scratch Repair

Let’s face it, paint scratches are an inconvenience as they don’t look good and can ruin how good your car looks on a daily basis. Paint scratches and chips can range in size, and as you learned above, can happen from many different scenarios. Regardless of how old or new your car is, you should always repair your paint chips as soon as possible. You might ask yourself why repairing even the tiniest scratches makes any difference, so we will tell you. Read below to learn why it’s important to repair any paint scratches, big or small.

New Paint, New Car

Who says a new paint job can’t make you feel like you have a new car! With over 25 years of experience, our professional team can not only repair your paint related damages, we can also give your car a complete makeover. Contact us today to set up an appointment with our experts and drive off with what looks to be a brand new car tomorrow!