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Was Your Car Scratched? Here’s How You Can Fix It Buy Yourself and Save Money

preciousBy preciousNovember 11, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
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Nothing can ruin the look of a car, quite like scratched paint, and nothing annoys any car owner like their cars getting scratched by another driver or with an object. The problem is car paint is easy to scratch, and getting a car painted can cost a lot of money in Nigeria. 

A repainting a little car scratch could cost hundreds of thousands, depending on who is working on the car. 

Thankfully, there are plenty of tips and even more guides for repairing car paint, so if you get a little dent or scratch on your car, here’s an article to help you fix it on your own, and save money.

How Much Does a Scratch on a Car Cost to Fix? 

Car scratches vary, as do the costs to repair them. Some light scratches can be repaired professionally for N30,000, but deeper scratches can easily cost over N300,000 upwards. The average cost of a total scratch repair in Nigeria is around N500,000. 

Car paintwork is one of the most expensive jobs to have done on your car. This is why if you can fix a scratch on your car yourself, like Nike, just do it. 

Fixing Minor Car Scratches and Dents is Surprisingly Easy

Cars have a layer of clear coat over the paint. This is the first line of defence for your car’s paint. The clear coat is the first layer to get scratched in an accident. 

If the scratch didn’t penetrate the paint but only scratched or scuffed the clear coat, you’re in luck. This is a relatively easy fix. 

According to experts, the first step for clear coat scrapes is to get the surface of the scrape smooth and level. For instance, this is best done with a very light abrasive compound like T-cut or something similar. 

Deeper cuts and scratches might require more levelling with a ball of super-fine steel wool or even sandpaper. Keep in mind, although the clear coat is the thickest part of your car’s paint, steel wool, and sandpaper are meant to remove material, so tread lightly. 

Once you have gotten the damaged area smoothed out, start working your polishing compound into the sanded area until the scuffs disappear. Depending on how large the scratch is, this may take a bit of time and effort. 

It’s Possible to Fix Deep Car Paint Scratches Yourself

Once a scratch goes past the clear coat and into the actual paint or even past that, the repair gets a bit more difficult, but it’s still possible. 

Having the entire panel stripped and repainted is the easier way forward, but as we mentioned, this can get very expensive. The DIY car scratch repair method can produce a flawless finish if done right. 

The goal is still to get the damaged area as smooth and level as possible. With more severe damage, this may require fixing dents before you can get the area sanded smooth. 

Once the area is level and the damaged paint has been removed, you can wash with soap and water to remove any dust or dirt, then apply a coat of primer. Once your primer is good and dry (don’t rush this), you can start applying the actual car paint. 

You must use the exact colour code of your car’s paint so it matches. Even the slightest difference in colour will stand out. The painting process can require some skill to have evenly applied paint to achieve a nice afterlook. 

If your paint isn’t up to your standard, don’t worry; just sand it down and try again. Once your car paint is nicely laid, spray a clear coat.

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Pro tip: Once there is wet paint or clear coat on the car, bugs, dirt, dust, and anything else you can imagine will get stuck in it, ruining all your hard work. If possible, try to paint in a clean, windless, indoor environment, wearing proper breathing and safety gear. 

Conclusion

As with all DIY projects, no amount of reading or advice can prepare you. If you want to do a good job, just start doing it and continue to keep doing it until you get it right. This is how solid DIY car work gets done; practice and persistence. Before you know it, you’ve become someone who can fix their car paint themselves. 

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