Silver streaks are one of the most common and typical surface defects in injection molding. Characterized by silvery, needle-like, striped or cloudy marks along the melt flow direction on plastic parts, these flaws not only compromise surface flatness and glossiness but also degrade local mechanical properties. They frequently cause batch rework, product rejection and customer complaints, severely affecting production yield and brand reputation. This article comprehensively elaborates on the classification, root causes, targeted solutions and routine prevention measures of silver streaks, providing practical technical guidance for injection molding manufacturers.