154657 218 Cars & Transportation Car Maintenance & Repair Car Maintenance true Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:06:19 -0800 /system/videos/6/57/46/15/154657.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, cars, car, auto How To Fix a Scratch on Your Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/154657-How-To-Fix-a-Scratch-on-Your-Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/154657-How-To-Fix-a-Scratch-on-Your-Car/edit approved 124 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=154657"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=154657" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 13 BajillionairesClub http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154657/fix_scratch_car_hd1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 12526 false false false 60415 1 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154657/40.jpg 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.

]]> 60416 2 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154657/49.jpg Get primer Ask the salesperson if your car’s paint is enamel-based and, if so, what kind of primer to use.

]]> 60417 3 57 Tip Buy paint in a spray can for easier application.

]]> 60418 4 60 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154657/60.jpg Wash and dry Wash the scratched area with car-wash liquid and dry with a clean cotton cloth.

]]> 60419 5 66 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154657/66.jpg Sand scratch Sand the area with very fine sandpaper.

]]> 60420 6 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154657/71.jpg Brush away sanding dust Brush away the sanding dust with a small, soft paintbrush.

]]> 60421 7 76 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154657/76.jpg Re-sand Re-sand to smooth out any bumps.

]]> 60422 8 80 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154657/80.jpg Spray primer Spray primer onto the scratch and allow it to dry overnight.

]]> 60423 9 93 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154657/93.jpg 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!

]]> 60424 10 112 Fact 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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