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Scratches and scuffs

Paint Scratch Repair in Sunnyvale, Light or Deep

Not every scratch needs a paint job. Some polish right out. We check the depth and tell you which fix makes sense.

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Close-up of a long scratch along the side of a dark gray car door

How Deep Is That Scratch?

Your car's paint has layers. On top is clear coat. Under that is color, then primer, then bare metal or plastic. A light scratch only marks the clear. That can often be polished away. A deep one cuts down into color or further. That needs a spot refinish. Maybe a hedge got you on a narrow lane off Long Creek Road. Maybe someone dragged a cart along your door at a lot in Mesquite. We check the depth first. Then you hear the options, and what each one costs, before we start. No guessing and no upsell.

What Scratch Repair Can Include

The work depends on depth. Here is the full list, and your estimate only shows the pieces your car needs.

  • Depth check

    We use a paint gauge and a fingernail test. Together they tell us which layer the scratch reached.

  • Wash and decontaminate

    The area gets washed and clayed. Grit left on the paint would only make new scratches during polishing.

  • Machine polishing

    For light marks, we polish the clear coat level. The scratch fades as the edges smooth out.

  • Wet sanding

    Slightly deeper marks may need fine sanding first. Then polish brings the gloss back.

  • Touch-up for chips

    Tiny chips can get a careful dab of matched paint. It keeps rust away and looks tidy.

  • Spot refinish

    Deep scratches get sanded, primed and painted in a small area. Color is blended so it does not show.

  • Bumper scuff repair

    Plastic bumpers scuff easily. We smooth the plastic, seal it and refinish the scuffed spot.

  • Final gloss check

    We look at the area from every angle in bright light. The shine should match the rest of the panel.

Our Simple Process

  1. 01

    Measure the scratch

    You show us the marks, and we check their depth. We explain what each layer means. Then you get a written estimate with the right fix for each scratch. Polish where it works, paint where it has to.

  2. 02

    Do the fix

    Light marks get polished. Deep ones are prepped and spot refinished in the booth. We keep the work area as small as we can. If a scratch turns out deeper, we call you before changing the plan.

  3. 03

    Check the shine

    We clean the panel and look closely in good light. Then you look with us, up close and from a few steps back. If anything still catches your eye, we will sort it out before you leave.

Why You Will Be Glad You Came In

Smallest fix first

We only paint when polish cannot do it. That saves you money and keeps your original finish. It also means less time without your car.

Clear on the choice

You hear the difference between polish and paint in plain words. Then you decide.

Neat, small repairs

Spot repairs stay spot repairs. We do not paint a whole door when a small area will do.

Tired of Looking at That Scratch?

Bring it in and we will check how deep it goes. You will know the simplest fix before anything gets done.

Talk scratches with us at (000) 000-0000