car scratch repair
Scratch, Scuff & Chip Repair
Professional repair process:
- Proper cleaning and assessment
- Paint depth measurement
- Surface preparation and priming where needed
- Exact colour matching using spectrophotometer
- Professional spraying in dust-free environment
- Clear coat application
- Machine polishing for seamless blend
If you don't use a professional:
- DIY touch-up pens/kits often leave visible marks
- Incorrect colour matching creates obvious patches
- No clear coat means paint can peel later
- Risk of rust developing under badly repaired areas
- Reduced car value due to visible amateur repairs
- Higher costs later to correct poor repairs
Deep Scratch Repair Professional Process
Professional deep scratch repair involves:
- Cleaning and evaluating scratch depth
- Careful sanding to create smooth surface
- Body filler application if needed
- Multiple primer layers
- Base coat colour matching
- Clear coat application
- Machine polishing to blend with surrounding area
- UV protection finishing
This methodical process prevents:
- Rust development
- Paint peeling
- Visible repair lines
- Color mismatching
Car Scratch Repair Prices Near Me
Price guidelines based on damage:
- Light surface scratches: £60-£150
- Medium scratches: £150-£300
- Deep scratches: £300-£500
- Multiple panel scratches: £500+
Factors affecting price:
- Paint type (metallic costs more)
- Car make/model
- Scratch depth
- Number of panels
- Additional damage found
Best Car Scratch Repair
Look for:
1. Proper Workshop Facilities:
- Clean, professional environment
- Modern paint mixing system
- Dust-free spray booth
- Professional lighting
2. Professional Approach:
- Detailed initial assessment
- Written quote
- Clear explanation of process
- Warranty offered
- Insurance approval status
3. Quality Indicators:
- Google reviews (4+ stars)
- Before/after photos
- Willingness to show current work
- Professional qualifications
- Years in business
- Proper insurance
4. Service Standards:
- Free quotes
- Clear timelines
- Professional communication
- Warranty details in writing
- After-care advice
Remember: The cheapest option rarely provides the best value. Look for a balance of fair pricing and professional quality that will protect your car's value long-term.
Mobile Scratch Repairs
We do free pickup drop off services in Walsall
Workshop benefits:
- Controlled environment
- Professional lighting
- Proper drying conditions
- Full range of equipment
- Multiple coat application
- Professional cleaning facilities
Mobile repairers can't:
- Work in wet/cold weather
- Achieve perfect paint matching without proper lighting
- Handle deep scratches properly
- Apply multiple coats with correct drying time
- Create dust-free environment
- Machine polish effectively
- Deal with rust or underlying damage
Cheap Car Scratch Repair
What you might get with cheap repairs:
- Single-stage paint (no clear coat)
- Poor colour matching
- No proper preparation
- Quick cover-up rather than proper repair
- No warranty
- Risk of rust developing
- Higher long-term costs
- Reduced car value
Long-term consequences:
- Paint peeling within months
- Visible repair lines
- Colour fading differently
- Rust developing under repair
- More expensive proper repair needed later