By taking some basic precautions, you can reduce the risk of your car getting scratched. However, if your vehicle does suffer any scratches, you’ll want to visit the shop ASAP for the repairs. If you delay, then rust could get the chance to take hold. At Magic Touch Paint and Body, our local body shop provides top-quality car scratch repair in the greater Lewisville, TX area.

Quick Tips for Preventing Car Scratches

If you hand-wash your car, you’ll want to make sure you’re using non-abrasive materials to do the washing. If you grab just any random rag to do this chore, then it might actually be abrasive and cause scratches. It’s best to use synthetic microfiber washing mitts, which are designed specifically for this sort of task and won’t cause any scratching. Also, if you want to be extra cautious about preventing scratches, you’ll want to be careful about which automatic car washes you go to. Sometimes, the brushes in automatic car washes accumulate debris that doesn’t get rinsed off between vehicles. Then that debris scratches the next car that goes through. This isn’t always an issue, but it’s worth checking a car wash’s reviews before you take your car there just to be sure that the particular location doesn’t have a reputation for this problem. 

Another easy way to reduce your risk of car scratches is to skip over parking spots that would put you tightly squeezed between two other vehicles. In such spots, there’s a chance that someone will carelessly swing open their door directly into your car and inflict scratches. To avoid this hazard, you can instead seek a spot more toward the back of the lot where it’s less crowded.

Vandalism is also a common cause of vehicle scratches. When a vandal “keys” a car, the scratches are usually quite deep and long, making the repairs a bit more time-consuming. To reduce the risk of such damage, it’s best to park in lots that have security guards and/or cameras. And if you have a garage at home, it’s ideal if you can put it to use for your vehicle. 

Car Scratch Repair in Lewisville, TX

When you need auto body repair in Lewisville and the surrounding area, contact Magic Touch Paint and Body at (469) 300-3489. At our nearby body shop, we can expertly address your vehicle’s cosmetic needs. Feel free to give us a call today to make an appointment!