How do you fix a scratch on a car?

Answer by  MikeG (1650)

You can usually order a touch up can of paint directly from the manufacturer dealership. If you want it fixed perfect, you need to be in a controlled environment with exhaust fans, tape off and sand down the area, touch up spray the area and wet sand it down, spray clear.

Answer by  garymarkle (599)

There are alot of scratch kits on the market today, they can even be found at mass merchandisers in you area, these kits are very easy to use.

Answer by  Allstar (2071)

Get some touch-up paint from your dealership and follow the instructions on the bottle. If it's a major scratch, 6 inches or longer, have it done by a pro.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Light scratches can be buffed out with polishing compound either by hand or with a polisher. Deep scratches need to be filled, sanded, and then polished. Look online for tutorials.

Answer by  kennethjgoodson (4903)

The best thing is to go to the auto parts store and get your VIN number and just match up the paint with thier scratch touch up paint and then you will keep putting it on the scratch until it is filled and then keep buffing it out until you can't tell.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Light scratches can be buffed out using the appropriate compounds. Deeper scratches will have to bbe filled and sanded before it is finally buffed.

Answer by  kennethjgoodson (4903)

The best thing to do is to get a touch up paint and a rubbing compund. That is the best thing to do with out spending a lot.

Answer by  turborotary91 (256)

sometimes if its not a really bad scratch u can give it a good wax and buff, u can u a hand cloth to buff.or buy some touch up paint

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Well paint repair can be a tricky thing. You should do a lot of research online before attempting to do repairs your self. Light scratches can usually be buffed out. However a deep scratch may require touch up paint and some sanding before final buffing. Be careful when you attempt to repair it or you could ruin your paint.