When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, there are a lot of things that must be addressed. And while it might seem that paint is merely for visual appeal, this is not the case. There are many reasons that a detailed vehicle paint job is vital for the care of your car. If you are looking for the materials you need to protect your car from the below issues, come to Central Alberta Paint & Supplies (CAPS) for help. All of our locations keep in stock the things you need to increase the lifespan of your vehicle.
Below, we go through some of the problems that a good coat of automotive primer, color and clear coat can solve. Read on to learn how to solve these automotive problems through paint.
Rust Growth
The reason that rust appears and continues to grow on metal is because of a process called oxidation. The mixture of water and air interacting with the bare metal can result in iron oxide—also known as rust. To prevent this process from occurring on anything metal, it must have its interactions with air and water limited; hence, the application of automotive primer, paint, and a clear coat. By applying these layers and making sure to repair any holes, you will ensure the process of oxidation is significantly slowed. This is especially true for more humid and wet places, such as Alberta in the winter.
Holes, Chipping, Scratches
A protective coating over the metal body of your car will deflect any dust, small rocks, or water that comes into contact with the vehicle. Holes, dents and scratches are the perfect environment for rust to start. Besides the way it makes your car look superficially, it can devalue your car if you plan on selling it later. Automotive primer fills in small scratches, creating a smooth layer for the paint to adhere to. A smooth finish on your car increases the chances of a higher resale value. Primer also stops the likelihood of your automotive paint from chipping off in the future—saving you from performing another round of touch-ups.
UV Ray and Foreign Substance Protection
While it is impossible to block UV rays from hitting our cars entirely, a good paint job can act like a pair of sunglasses for your vehicle. Limiting UV ray exposure to the car’s body through a quality automotive primer and clear coat will slow the oxidation and paint degradation processes. It even protects from foreign materials, such as bird poop, that can be corrosive to the car’s body.
Find Everything You Need at CAPS
CAPS supplies people like you with the tools and materials they need to complete anything from a paint touch-up to a full-body repaint. From automotive primer to tape to touch-up pens, find everything you need in store. Our knowledgeable staff can answer any questions you have at any of our CAPS physical locations, or send us a detailed message and we will get back to you.
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