Fixing a scratch on your car is a simple matter. Of course, that is, if the scratch is minor. For huge scars, then you should bring your car to us.
The steps listed here are for recently manufactured cars. By default, those cars are painted using clear-coated catalyzed enamel. If your car is two decades old or is custom-painted, then you should get the one who painted your car fix the scratch, or just send it to us.
By the way, your primer, color, or clear coat should be lacquer-based paint. To know the color to use (or the matching paint), you can find a factory paint code placed in your car. Usually, you can find it on the doorsill or under the hood.
If you cannot find it, then you should do your research about your car model on the web. And in case you cannot find the matching paint for your car, then you should ask for a custom mix paint from an auto paint dealer. And as usual, bringing your car to us is the easiest solution.
Without further ado, here are the steps on how to fix a minor scratch:
1. Clean the scratched part with solvent. The solvent will remove wax or oils on the panel, which will make it easier of the primer or paint that you will apply stick well.
2. Apply the primer to the scratch. Be very careful on applying the paint, and avoid making the paint or primer overlap too much on the undamaged area.
3. Let the paint cure overnight. After that, rub or sand it with a 600-1000 grit sandpaper. Of course, the finer your sandpaper, the better control you will have, but more strokes to do. Every minute or two, clean the area you are sanding. Check if the layer of paint you applied still stands out from the rest of the panel.
4. Chase the gloss back to the sanded area with a compound. Repeat step 2, 3, and 4 until the new paint gets level with the original paint job or if the scratch has been filled.
Note: Do not wax the scratched part for 30 days. Wait till the solvent you applied to disappear from the panel you restored.
The steps listed here are for recently manufactured cars. By default, those cars are painted using clear-coated catalyzed enamel. If your car is two decades old or is custom-painted, then you should get the one who painted your car fix the scratch, or just send it to us.
By the way, your primer, color, or clear coat should be lacquer-based paint. To know the color to use (or the matching paint), you can find a factory paint code placed in your car. Usually, you can find it on the doorsill or under the hood.
If you cannot find it, then you should do your research about your car model on the web. And in case you cannot find the matching paint for your car, then you should ask for a custom mix paint from an auto paint dealer. And as usual, bringing your car to us is the easiest solution.
Without further ado, here are the steps on how to fix a minor scratch:
1. Clean the scratched part with solvent. The solvent will remove wax or oils on the panel, which will make it easier of the primer or paint that you will apply stick well.
2. Apply the primer to the scratch. Be very careful on applying the paint, and avoid making the paint or primer overlap too much on the undamaged area.
3. Let the paint cure overnight. After that, rub or sand it with a 600-1000 grit sandpaper. Of course, the finer your sandpaper, the better control you will have, but more strokes to do. Every minute or two, clean the area you are sanding. Check if the layer of paint you applied still stands out from the rest of the panel.
4. Chase the gloss back to the sanded area with a compound. Repeat step 2, 3, and 4 until the new paint gets level with the original paint job or if the scratch has been filled.
Note: Do not wax the scratched part for 30 days. Wait till the solvent you applied to disappear from the panel you restored.
