Scratches and Key Scratches
- Chips and Scratches: Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up paint.
- Key Scratches: This is really going to depend on how long and deep the key scratch is. Some key scratches can be polished out with rubbing compound. With others, you will need to apply paint.
- Deeper key scratches should be spray painted as applying small dabs of touch up paint with the paint pen or brush will accentuate the the scratch.
- Sand the scratch smooth and apply spot putty to build up the surface.
- Primer the area and wetsand the area smooth until the scratch is completely covered and smooth.
- Finish with a basecoat and clearcoat, ensuring to blend metallic paints into adjacent panels.
Bumper Cover Repairs
- Holes and Tears: Use our bumper repair kit, followed by shaping and smoothing with auto body filler.
Dents
Repairing dents involves straightening the metal, filling the dent with body filler and smoothing the area. ,
Steps to Remove Dents
- Reshaping the Metal:
- Use body repair tools like a slide hammer, porta-power, or body hammers to push the metal back into shape as close to the original form as possible.
- Although specialized tools aren’t absolutely necessary, they significantly facilitate the process.
- Removing Paint:
- Use #36 grit sandpaper to grind away the paint from the dented area. This step is crucial for the filler to adhere properly.
- A grinder, dual action air sander, or a drill with a sander wheel attachment are effective tools for this purpose.
- Applying Body Filler:
- Fill the reshaped area with body filler to level it with the surrounding surface.
- Once filled, sand the area to match the original contour of the vehicle.
- Priming:
- Prime the area to prepare it for painting, ensuring a smooth and uniform surface.
- After priming, sand the area smooth to ensure the best possible finish.
- Additional Tips
- Safety Measures: Always wear appropriate safety gear such as gloves, goggles, and masks to protect against dust and debris when sanding and grinding.
Peeling Paint and/or Clearcoat
- Surface Preparation: For vehicles suffering from peeling paint and or clearcoat, it is best to strip the paint down to the metal. Once complete, apply primer, and repaint.
- Manufacturer Defects: Some manufacturers offer repair programs for peeling paint, though many attribute peeling to age.