How To Fix a Scratch on Your Car
- February 28, 2009
- 20,612 Views
Writer
Rosemarie_Lennon
Voice Over Artist
Betsy Winchester
Music
Todd Mazierski
Fix those little scratches before they become big rust marks.
You Will Need
- Your car’s VIN number
- Car-wash liquid
- Clean cotton cloth
- 1,500- to 2,000-grit sandpaper
- A small paintbrush
- Primer
- Touch-up paint
Step 1: Match paint to VIN
Write down your car’s VIN number (located on your car’s registration and your car’s title) and take it to an auto shop so they can locate the precise paint color to match your vehicle.
Step 2: Get primer
Ask the salesperson if your car’s paint is enamel-based and, if so, what kind of primer to use.
Buy paint in a spray can for easier application.
Step 3: Wash and dry
Wash the scratched area with car-wash liquid and dry with a clean cotton cloth.
Step 4: Sand scratch
Sand the area with very fine sandpaper.
Step 5: Brush away sanding dust
Brush away the sanding dust with a small, soft paintbrush.
Step 6: Re-sand
Re-sand to smooth out any bumps.
Step 7: Spray primer
Spray primer onto the scratch and allow it to dry overnight.
Step 8: Spray paint
Spray the area with touch-up paint or use the small paintbrush to apply a small amount of paint. Let it dry. If only all car repairs could be so easy!
From March to April 2008, a Vancouver man went on a car-keying spree, allegedly causing over a half million dollars worth of damage to about 1,000 cars.
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Comments (5)
The info is great, but the guy is doing some sort of valley parking.Over night is to long he needs a quick fix.The footage don't match the time it takes to repair the scratch.
over 2 years ago by EricBoone
I agrig. Footage don't match th time it take. Maybe if valley parking guy is magic or something this make sense. Or maybe nor.
over 2 years ago by silvasapho
na. when it go up t gy it shamppin to guff. valley plown ith chulrmurs; look 1:24.
thas choink't up, sniggs
over 2 years ago by snarF69
Learn to spell you you illiterate monkey!
about 1 year ago by bagamot
il subscibe and i got a question..how do you survive a car/van/truck upside down in 29 seconds?
over 2 years ago by jdmj22
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