AUTOMOTIVE TIPS
CNN Indonesia
Saturday, 09 Sep 2023 15:50 IWST
The scratches in the concave area of the door handle most likely come from your fingernails when opening and closing the door. (iStockphoto/baona)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
There is one thing about car bodies that can be mysterious to most people, namely the origin of scratches or scuffs in the hollow area. door handle. Even though the damage may appear subtle, it can reduce the overall aesthetics of the car.
The scratches apparently came from the user’s fingernails when holding the handle when opening and closing the door.
In general, nail contact with the body is accidental and the impact is small if repeated over time, eventually the damage is clearly visible to the eye.
“The number of abrasions depends on the frequency of contact between the depression and the user’s nails. The more often the user’s nails will scratch the surface of the paint in the concave area,” explained Arie on the Auto2000 website, quoted on Saturday (9/9).
Arie said the fix was easy, namely the body was coated with an additional surface as protection. Tools that can be used include nano ceramic material, plastic film or special accessories that can be purchased at a workshop.
Apart from that, he said, owners should not forget to regularly carry out vehicle body and paint maintenance, at least once every three to six months, to ensure their condition is maintained.
Arie reminds owners not to be lazy about cleaning the doorknob basin area, especially from water that may be left behind after rain or car washing.
You can remove scratches yourself at home, but as long as the condition is light, that is, the paint has not peeled off and the scratches are not too deep. To do this, you can use polishing compound and then rub it onto the beret quickly and in one direction.
Before doing this, make sure the repair area has been cleaned first.
There are also other alternative materials that can be used, for example anti-mosquito lotion, toothpaste, eucalyptus, paint marker or brake fluid. However, you must first understand the risks of using each of these ingredients.
If the scratches don’t disappear after handling them yourself, it’s a good idea to hand over the maintenance to an expert such as a body polishing shop.
(fea/mik)
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