Quick Tips for Protecting Your Car's Exterior

To keep your car's exterior looking sleek, you'll want to take some basic precautions to avoid dents, dings, and scratches. However, if your vehicle does incur any such damage, you'll want to get the repairs done ASAP so that rust doesn't get the chance to take hold and spread. At Moises Auto Body & Paint, our local body shop specializes in dent and scratch repair in the greater Los Angeles area.

Simple Ways to Prevent Cosmetic Damage

When selecting a parking spot, it's best to skip over spots that would leave you squeezed tightly between two other vehicles. When parking in such spots, someone may open their door into your vehicle's paneling, potentially causing serious denting/scratching. Also, if you're out running errands and cross paths with an acquaintance, you'll want to avoid leaning against your car while chatting. If you lean against your car and then casually shift your weight, hard edges on your clothing may scratch your paint.

If you hand-wash your vehicle, you'll want to only use synthetic microfiber washing mitts. If you use any random rag, it could turn out to be abrasive and cause scratches to your paint. Microfiber mitts, however, are non-abrasive and will gently scrub your car. Before waxing your vehicle, you'll want to be sure that it doesn't have any debris on its surface that could get pushed around and cause scratches.

Also, it's a good idea to keep a spot-cleaning kit in your car. This will make it convenient for you to clean up messes when they occur. It's especially important to clean up bird droppings ASAP because they're highly acidic and can cause corrosion.

Auto Body Repair in Canoga Park

While it's best to take precautions to prevent dents, dings, and scratches, such damage could still occur. If you need auto body repair in Canoga Park and the surrounding area, contact Moises Auto Body & Paint at (818) 875-5785. At our local body shop, we can expertly repair any auto body damage. Feel free to give us a call today to schedule an appointment!

Moises Auto Body & Paint Blog
Posted: June 2022

Written and Published By MORBiZ