- 2/17/2026
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Protecting your car's paint
It is essential to maintain your car's paintwork on a regular basis and follow certain steps or habits that will keep it looking good all year round. Maintaining your car's paintwork is important to keep it clean and free from any defects or problems, as well as maintaining the car's resale value.
If your car is new and its paint is still in factory condition, this will require more care and attention to maintain it, as if the new paint is damaged, the price of the car will be affected and the cost of repairing it will be higher than the old paint.
For this reason, Motorgy offers customers used cars for sale in Kuwait that have been fully inspected by experts, highlighting any paint problems so that you can buy the car of your dreams while being aware of its aesthetic and mechanical condition.
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Tips to protect your car's paint from damage
Below are the most important tips we want you to follow to keep your car's paint clean and free from damage for as long as possible:
Make sure to wash your car regularly
It is well known that when you leave your car unwashed for long periods of time, dirt and dust will accumulate heavily on it, and this dirt can cause minor and deep scratches and visible swirls at times if it comes into contact with hands, a soccer ball, or through improper washing, so be sure to wash it whenever it gets dirty.
Dry your car the right way
Many car owners do not realize that drying a car is something that should not be taken lightly and must be done correctly. Some of them use rough towels or newspaper to dry the car or even leave it to dry on its own in the sun, which is wrong because water spots will appear afterwards and the car will not look clean. Therefore, you should use a special microfiber towel for drying.
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Don't go to automatic car washes
Some automatic car washes contribute to damaging car paint and exposing the protective layer to fading, in addition to damaging the wax and polish used on the paint, as some brushes may be old, rough, or worn out and will damage it. The chemicals used in these car washes will also remove the protective layer, putting the paint at risk.
Don't park your car just anywhere
You should be careful where you park your car, as there are places where it can be exposed to scratches and dust, such as playgrounds, construction sites, and others. Try to park it in a closed garage or cover it to protect it, especially if you park it outside all the time.
Use one of the types of protection
There are now many types of car paint protection available, ranging from normal protection such as waxing, to medium protection such as polishing or buffing, to high protection such as nano-ceramic or graphene and strong protective films. Use one of these types to protect your car and keep the paint in excellent condition for a long time.
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Be aware of your surroundings while driving
It is essential to be aware of your surroundings while driving, especially when parking and when driving in tight spaces or on rough roads, as they may be full of obstacles and objects that can cause scratches, such as tree branches, trash cans, road edges, and many other things. The more attentive you are, the more you will protect your car's paint from damage.
Check the paint regularly
Be sure to check the paint regularly for any signs of cracking, scratches, fading, or even rust, and then treat them as soon as possible so that the problem does not worsen and require major repairs and huge expenses, especially if your car is a luxury or expensive sports car.
