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Tips for Every Adventure: Highway Hazards
Highways are the lifelines of modern transportation, but they’re also prime territory for potential damage to your car’s paint. Think about it – you’re cruising along at high speeds, surrounded by a flurry of debris kicked up by other vehicles. It’s a recipe for disaster when it comes to your car’s pristine exterior. Don’t panic. You’re not in a Mad Max movie (or maybe you are. We don’t know your life.) It’s just a bit of road rash and chipped paint. Either way, the open road can be a battlefield for your car’s paint job. From flying gravel to relentless bugs, you’ll face all sorts of things when you’re cruising down the highway. But fear not! With TouchUpDirect by your side, you can armor your ride against these threats and keep it looking showroom fresh.
Hazard #1: Gravel and Road Debris Causing Paint Chips
One of the most common culprits behind highway paint job damage is gravel and road debris. As vehicles zip past, they kick up small rocks and stones that can pelt your car like tiny missiles, causing car paint chips and scratches. So how do you avoid unsightly paint chips and scratches that spoil the smooth surface of your paint job? Time for a scratch repair! Paint chip repair is crucial for maintaining your car’s appearance and value, and it typically requires tools like paint pens, brushes, and repair kits. So how do you deal with chipped paint and car scratches? This isn’t a job for aerosol spray paint. That’s an applicator for deep scratches. What you want here is a tool that works well on small chips & scratches. We would suggest either a Pen Kit or a Brush Kit for this type of damage. Got a chip from a rogue rock or scratch from a stray branch? Our Pen’s chiseled nib tip is designed for precision touch up paint application on small, light scratches. Is that scratch a little bigger, perhaps around the size of a quarter? The Brush’s versatile brush-in-cap applicator releases a more generous amount of touch up paint, it can tackle bigger scratches on the surface of your vehicle. With precision applicators and high-quality paint formulations, you can fill in those blemishes and restore your car’s flawless facade in no time. Anything larger, and you should look to our Aerosol spray. Our paint products are your secret weapons for combating these imperfections.
Hazard #2: Bug Blitz Leading to Surface Scratches
Ah, the joys of summertime driving – windows down, music blasting, and bugs splattering against your windshield and front grille. While it’s a testament to your adventurous spirit, it’s also a nightmare for your car’s paint. Insect guts contain acids that can eat away at your paint’s protective Clearcoat, leading to minor scratches and permanent damage if left unchecked. Make sure you get rid of it as soon as you see it. If you’re looking to be a little more proactive and prevent scratches, washing your car regularly will help keep it free of detrimental elements. Tired of staring at bug splatters on your hood? The polishing compound acts as an effective car scratch remover. Using car scratch removers like the polishing compound to get rid of bug damage will help save the pristine look of your vehicle in the long run.
If you need to remove minor scratches, we suggest TouchUpDirect’s Combo applicator. This combination touch up Brush and Pen will have you ready to deal with whatever small paint chips or scratches happen to surface on your beloved vehicle. The Combo has the Pen on one side and the Brush on the other. Simply paint or dab on the paint, let it dry, and watch those stubborn stains disappear before your eyes.
Hazard #3: Harsh Weather Conditions Damaging Your Car’s Paint
Let’s not forget about Mother Nature’s role in the highway paint war. From scorching sun to torrential rain, extreme weather conditions can wreak havoc on your car’s exterior. UV rays can cause paint to fade and crack over time, while heavy rainfall can expose your vehicle to corrosive elements that accelerate rust formation. Deeper scratches can also occur due to harsh weather, which may require professional work to repair. But we’re not just about fixing damage – we’re also about preventing it. When it comes to protecting your car from nasty weather, the steps are quite simple. Even parking out of the sun’s glare or investing in a car cover can help your car’s coat immensely. Clearcoat itself provides an extra layer of protection against UV rays, harsh weather, and everyday wear and tear. It’s like armor for your car’s paint, ensuring it stays looking its best for miles to come. Using high-quality automotive paint is crucial to protect against weather-related damage and maintain your car’s appearance.
We here at TouchUpDirect love all things cars. From paint chips to surface scratches, to moderate scratches to the deepest scratches, we’ve got everything you’ll ever need to keep your vehicle in pristine condition. In addition to our amazing paint and applicators, we have a number of amazing paint accessories like our wax and grease remover, tack cloth, microfiber cloth, nitrile gloves, and polishing kit. The TouchUpDirect Polishing Kit comes with a polishing compound, microfiber cloth, and drill attachment pads and backing plate. Need some help with the touch up process? We’re here to help you get the best possible coat for your vehicle. Between our blog posts and the giant library of instructions we’ve created, we’ve got touch up paint walkthroughs for everyone. And if you don’t want to read, check out the many instructional videos on our YouTube page.
