Car paint scratches more easily than most people expect. Here’s why it happens — and what actually causes those marks to show up so fast.
Car paint isn’t as hard as it looks. Even though it protects your vehicle, the clear coat is designed to be flexible — which also makes it vulnerable to fine scratches.
Most scratches don’t come from accidents. They come from normal, everyday contact.
Most scratches come from:
Even light contact can scratch paint if there’s grit between the surface and whatever touches it.
To reduce scratches:
Scratches are easier to prevent than remove.
Your car gets scratched easily because modern clear coat is thin and sensitive — not because you’re careless. Understanding how scratches happen helps you change small habits that make a big difference.
📍 If you’re in New York, RetroClean Detailing can safely remove light scratches and apply protection to reduce future damage.
