Auto body repair & detailing/auto scratches

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Expert: David Caulfield - 3/14/2008


Question
hi,

i have some  light scratches on my car and i was wondering whether you know of anything that i  can buy to fix the scratches without going to the auto repair shop that cost too much thanks

Answer
Hi Tina, if the scratches are not to deep (thru the paint job) they may be able to be polished out with a rubbing compound. A bodyshop will normally do for free if the area is small enough. Good customer service will help you thru this. Otherwise if they are to deep; touch up paint (Free in most cases) or repainting (Costly) may be required.

Local parts store also sells rubbing compound; $7-10. If that's the case.

Thanks Tina,
David

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David Caulfield

Expertise

All collision repair related questions. Experience in Production, Independent and Dealership style bodyshops.

Experience

32 years in the collision repair industry. past 20 years as a large collision repair facilty in O.C. California.

Organizations
California Autobody Association, Fix Auto USA Network.

Publications
California Autobody Assoc. / UpdatePromise.com / Smartent.com

Education/Credentials
Teach owners and managers across the country production methods and how to be a profitable repair facilty. Software author/inventor/creator for collsion related products.

Awards and Honors
Gross Profit Award for 2007 Fix Auto Netwrk. Top 10 CSI shop for multiple years.

Past/Present Clients
Tens of thousands of clients in the Southern California area.

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