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Scratch on car

  • 11-10-2009 11:08pm
    #1
    nicewine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭


    I picked up a small scratch on rear passanger side of car, what would be the best most cost effective way of getting it repaired, bearing in mind that the car is only a year old


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  • #2
    squod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,704 ✭✭✭squod


    nicewine wrote: »
    I picked up a small scratch on rear passanger side of car, what would be the best most cost effective way of getting it repaired, bearing in mind that the car is only a year old

    Telephone your insurance company, this is what you pay them for.


  • #3
    argosy2006
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,210 ✭✭✭argosy2006


    what color is it,, i doubt you need to spray it, just get some color wax to cover it,,, or touch up paint and a tiny tip brush to coat scratch,,then wax off any excess paint,, u only want paint on the scratch not the rest of paint work on door,,,


  • #4
    nicewine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭nicewine


    Thanks for the advise, I,m aware that there are mobile car repair units that specialise in scratches and scuffs, but I reckon they could be pricey.


  • #5
    argosy2006
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,210 ✭✭✭argosy2006


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCrXlGiu0zo&feature=related buy here
    http://cgi.ebay.ie/QUIXX-CAR-PAINT-SCRATCH-REMOVER-REPAIR-KIT-CLOTHS-NEW_W0QQitemZ250498541552QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a52e067f0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 should do de job


  • #6
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    It really depends on the how deep the scratch is. A picture of it would really help.

    But to be honest on a car that is only a year old I would not skimp on getting it done proper if it needs. A poor job whether it be a cheap professional or DIY job will show up on such a new car. This will then impact the resale value of the car.


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  • #7
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Touch up paint will always be noticeable no matter how careful you are. If the scratch is on a body panel a lot og the mobile guys might not touch it. I had a small scratch put on mine lately and I had to get it sprayed. Spray job would be about 250-300 per panel usually


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