{"id":395,"date":"2018-01-03T10:20:29","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T10:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52.207.233.110\/?p=395"},"modified":"2024-07-09T21:52:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T21:52:18","slug":"fix-common-car-paint-scratches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/blog\/?p=395","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Common Car Paint Scratches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You pride yourself on doing everything you can to keep your car looking sharp. Finding a scratch can be mortifying after spending so much time on maintenance, but there\u2019s no need to fear. You can fix scratches at home and prevent future damage to your car with a few simple steps.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Car Paint Scratches<\/h2>\n<p>Cars face cosmetic threats from every side. Simply parking in the wrong place or failing to pay attention while driving down a narrow street can result in unexpected damage. Knowing the most common causes of scratches helps with the repair process, making it easier to \u201cdiagnose\u201d the problem and take the right steps to fix it.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u00a0causes damage to your car most often:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low-hanging tree branches or shrubs<\/li>\n<li>Rocks and dirt kicked up as you drive<\/li>\n<li>Malicious keying or accidents when using your own keys<\/li>\n<li>Contact from glove buckles, scraper blades, brush bristles and brush handles when removing snow or ice<\/li>\n<li>Minor collisions and fender benders<\/li>\n<li>Misjudging distance when backing up near poles or walls<\/li>\n<li>People opening their doors into the side of your car<\/li>\n<li>Opening your door into the side of someone else\u2019s car<\/li>\n<li>Errant shopping carts<\/li>\n<li>Kids playing or riding bikes near where you\u2019re parked<\/li>\n<li>Being too close to the garage entrance when you back out<\/li>\n<li>Severe weather, such as sleet and hail<\/li>\n<li>Bird droppings left on the car\u2019s surface for too long<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of these sources of paint scratches can\u2019t be avoided, especially if you live in an area with an unpredictable climate or you\u2019re forced to park in a less-than-ideal spot.<\/p>\n<p>Since you can\u2019t keep your car totally free from blemishes, it\u2019s important to know the proper way to approach <a title=\"diy paint repairs\" href=\"https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/\">DIY repairs<\/a> so that you get the results you desire instead of making the problem worse.<\/p>\n<h2>Assessing the Damage<\/h2>\n<p>Before beginning repairs, inspect the entire surface of the vehicle. As distressing as this can be, it\u2019s crucial in order to identify all the damaged areas and understand the extent of the maintenance job. It\u2019s rare for a car to have just one scratch.<\/p>\n<p>Taking pictures of the car while doing your assessment is useful, or you can make a note of each scratch you find. This ensures you don\u2019t miss any spots when doing repairs and also helps you figure out what you\u2019ll need for rubbing out or filling in the blemishes. At the very least, you\u2019ll need sandpaper, rubbing compound and wax. You might also have to invest in repair putty, touch-up paint and clear coat.<\/p>\n<p>The types and amounts of products needed depends on scratch depth. There are\u00a0four \u201clevels\u201d of scratches:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clear coat scratches are minor and are the least visible<\/li>\n<li>Paint scratches are more obvious but still shallow enough for a simple repair job<\/li>\n<li>Primer scratches reveal a color other than the main paint job<\/li>\n<li>Scratches going down to the metal show up as deep blemishes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The deeper the scratch, the harder it is to fix on your own. Scratches going beyond the clear coat require more attention than surface scratches, and anywhere metal is showing will require the most work.<\/p>\n<h2>Fixing Scratched Car Paint<\/h2>\n<p>When the inevitable happens and scratches appear on your car, don\u2019t waste time lamenting the loss of your perfect paint job. Take the energy you\u2019d spend freaking out and channel it into a repair session. Your car\u2019s beauty will be restored in no time.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Choose Your Touch Up Method<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">The first thing to do after looking over your car is to decide how to address the damage. Scratches in the clear coat are the easiest to remove, requiring only sandpaper, rubbing compound and wax. If your paint is showing, the scratch reveals primer or you\u2019re staring at bare metal, the job requires touch-up paint and quite a bit more patience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">All levels of scratches must be prepped the same way. Follow steps two and three to ready your <a title=\"car touch up paint\" href=\"https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/touch-up-paint\/automotive\/\">car for touch up paint.<\/a><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><em>Clean it<\/em><em>\u00a0Up<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">If you\u2019re lucky and only find a couple of scratches, clean these areas just as you would if you were washing the car by hand. If the damage is more extensive, wash the entire car. Wait until the heat of the day has passed or park the car in the shade for best results. Use only soft, non-abrasive sponges or cloths, and dry the entire car thoroughly when you\u2019re finished.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Washing removes excess dirt from the surface of the paint so that you don\u2019t accidentally do more damage while performing repairs. It also ensures no dirt gets sealed into the areas on which you\u2019re working, resulting in an uneven surface or a blemish with a worse appearance than the original scratch.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><em>Sand it Down<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">It can be nerve-wracking to touch your car with sandpaper, especially since you\u2019re already upset about it being scratched, but it\u2019s the best way to even out the damaged area and prep it for repair. Use sandpaper with a grit appropriate for the depth of the scratch. For deep scratches, you may want to start with\u00a080 or 120. Shallow scratches can be addressed with 320, and 1,500 works for clear coat scratches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Once you\u2019ve gotten the scratch evened out as much as you can, finish with 2,000-grit sandpaper to smooth the surface. Use a clean microfiber towel to wipe away the debris and guarantee the area is completely clean. If necessary, wash and dry this part of the car again. If you\u2019re fixing a clear coat scratch, move on to step four below. For deeper scratches, follow steps five through seven.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><em>Sand it Out<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Like sandpaper,\u00a0rubbing compound is abrasive\u00a0and is used to grind down or even out scratched areas. It\u2019s perfect for clear coat scratches because the scratch doesn\u2019t go deep enough for the compound to damage the paint. This step also removes scuffs from sanding the scratch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Rubbing compound can be applied by hand or with an electric buffer. If you have a buffer, attach a clean pad and place a small amount of rubbing compound on the damaged part of your car. Start buffing on a low speed to spread the compound out before increasing the speed and buffing it into the surface, applying firm pressure and using circular motions. Keep the buffer moving constantly to avoid scratching through the <a title=\"clear coat vehicle paint\" href=\"https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/touch-up-paint\/automotive\/\">clear coat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Repeat this buffing process for all minor scratches on the car before moving on to step seven.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><em>Fill it In<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Glazing or spot putty is necessary to fill in deeper scratches and make the surface of the car look even. Choose a reliable brand, and get a squeegee for easy application. Use the squeegee to spread the putty over the prepared area, making sure to cover the entire scratch the first time. Attempting to apply a second coat could disrupt the smooth surface you\u2019re trying to create.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Wet a soft cloth with a remover made to lift away excess putty. Gently wipe the area until\u00a0putty covers only the scratch. After the area has dried completely, sand it down to\u00a0remove any uneven spots\u00a0in the putty. Wipe off the debris and clean the area using a clean microfiber cloth or towel. Do the same for the remainder of the deeper scratches you found when inspecting the vehicle.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><em>Touch it Up<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Now comes the step you\u2019ve been waiting for. With the putty in place, you can finally say goodbye to the scratches and enjoy a blemish-free car again. If you haven\u2019t already gotten a bottle of <a title=\"touch up paint\" href=\"https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/\">touch-up paint<\/a>, it\u2019s time to get a color matching the area you\u2019re repairing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Matching the color of your car is critical. You\u2019ve done a lot of hard work up to this point with the goal of making your car look like new. Painting over a scratch with a color even just a bit \u201coff\u201d will make it stand out like a sore thumb. If you have to take extra time or spend a little more than you were expecting to create a custom color, it\u2019s well worth the hassle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">With your paint in hand, use a fine-tipped brush to apply a line of paint in \u201cdots\u201d rather than sweeping strokes. This will make the finished surface look smooth and sleek. Cover the entire area until no putty is showing. Allow the first coat of paint to dry before applying a second coat. After the paint dries all the way, follow with some clear coat for added protection.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><em>Finish with Wax<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">To restore shine and preserve the paint in the area you just repaired, you need to apply a coat of wax. Clean up the spot first to remove any residual rubbing compound or debris which may have accumulated while the new paint was drying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">With a hand-held foam applicator or a foam pad attached to a buffer, apply a thin coat of carnauba wax. Use circular motions to spread the wax evenly. A\u00a0second coat\u00a0may be added if necessary. Once the wax has dried, use a clean microfiber cloth to remove it and polish the area for a \u201clike new\u201d shine.<\/p>\n<h2>When to Pay the Pros<\/h2>\n<p>Very deep scratches or areas where the car is beginning to rust may require professional attention to be restored to their original appearance. You can try to fix deep scratches on your own using the putty and paint method in steps five to seven, but if you\u2019re not confident in your ability to make the scratch match the rest of the car, it\u2019s time to find a good local body shop.<\/p>\n<p>When you pay someone else to take care of your car\u2019s blemishes, you get the benefit of experience and the assurance of knowing worse damage won\u2019t result from a poor repair job. However, you could wind up spending\u00a0anywhere between $50 and $500\u00a0on a job requiring only a few materials and very little time. Going to a dealer may set you back even more.<\/p>\n<p>Paying a pro is a good investment when your car has multiple deep scratches, is suffering from spreading rust or has damage in addition to surface blemishes. Ask your mechanic to recommend a good body shop, or go online and read reviews of nearby options to find someone you can trust to take care of your vehicle.<\/p>\n<h2>Preventing Scratches on Your Car<\/h2>\n<p>Although you can\u2019t expect to get through the entire life of your vehicle without any scratches, there are things you can do to protect the paint and save yourself the hassle of scratch repair:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Use a car cover appropriate for where you park your car<\/em>. Both indoor and outdoor covers are available to keep weather, sunlight and debris from harming the exterior. Indoor covers usually don\u2019t have UV protection or a way to repel water and should only be used if you routinely park in a garage or are planning to put your car in storage for a period of time.<\/li>\n<li><em>Wash the car often by hand or in a touch-free car wash<\/em>. When washing it yourself, choose a cleaning product specifically formulated for vehicle paint. Invest in a mitt or sponge for washing, and use microfiber cloths for drying. Apply a\u00a0coat of wax\u00a0once the car is dry to add another layer of protection.<\/li>\n<li><em>Change aggressive driving habits\u00a0and remove distractions<\/em> to minimize the chances of running into other vehicles or objects in the road.<\/li>\n<li><em>Choose your parking spaces carefully<\/em>, avoiding tight spots whenever possible.<\/li>\n<li><em>Have a clear protective film installed<\/em> in the areas most vulnerable to damage or over the entire surface of the car.<\/li>\n<li><em>Never set anything on the car.<\/em> Even if it\u2019s something soft or smooth and you don\u2019t think it will cause damage, using the car\u2019s surface as a shelf is asking for trouble.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These small investments and simple changes of habit don\u2019t require a lot of time or money. The more you can do to keep your car safe, the lower the risk of new scratches occurring.<\/p>\n<p>When you catch scratches early and fix them as soon as possible, you can prevent further damage to your car. Take added precautions to avoid future problems, and you\u2019ll not only preserve the paint but also save money on maintenance and ensure your car stays looking great for years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You pride yourself on doing everything you can to keep your car looking sharp. 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