I'm getting a newer car, but it has several scratches around the door and bumper, is there any way an auto place can just cover the scratches, or would I have to have the whole car painted over? Also, how much should a basic paint cover of the same color cost?
2007-02-18 17:09:04 · 7 answers · asked by meg 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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2007-02-18 17:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the original paint on the car is still in new condition except for scratches, a good body shop can touch up the scratches. They would probably charge you for spot painting.
If the paint is already slighly faded, it might be hard (but not impossible) for a body shop to match the paint in order to touch it up.
Remember that to touch up any paint scratches, they will probably charge you for sanding those areas and spot painting.
You might in fact, simply leave the scratches alone as long as they do not go through the paint and are chipped out. It's cosmetic and will not cost you to do.
If you want to try the touch up yourself, you can go to a place like Pep Boys or Kragen Auto Parts and get a matching paint in either a small touch up bottle or spray can. You can then mask off those parts around where it needs painting and then slightly, ever lightly, sand the scratches, then dry and try the paint.
2007-02-18 17:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by vgordon_90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a shop and have an estimate done. Ask if they can buff the scratches out as well. They should be able to if they aren't that deep. If not they should be able to match the paint and just do the areas that you need. I just got quoted $12k for a paint job for a 63 Buick, so I still in search of a good deal. Don't just go to one place either. Try several.
2007-02-18 17:15:18 · answer #3 · answered by Sergeant Major 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the scratches, if they are not through the paint they might be able to be buffed out. If they need to be repainted, you can have just the bumper repainted, or just the door. You dont have to do the whole car. I would do the whole car if the overall paint isnt in good condition.
2007-02-18 17:19:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Respraying a motor vehicle is a experienced pastime. specific, you have the flexibility to do it your self yet you will no longer get carry of something like the unique end. while you're desperate to do it your self then you definately could be extra desirable off brush portray it particularly than attempting to spray it. Your maximum suitable wager could be to paint it with 'brushable guy made paint' as this has a tendency to no longer coach the comb marks as much as different paints. in case you attempt to spray the motor vehicle and you haven't any longer any experience of spray portray, then you definately gets runs in the paint without fail. i've got seen lots of 'diy paint jobs' and that they are horrendous! in case you bypass forward with repainting it then i think of you may desire to tell DVLA of a shade substitute.
2016-10-02 09:12:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good body shop should be able to make your car look like you want. I would get quotes from at least 3 or 4 places.
2007-02-18 17:14:45 · answer #6 · answered by READER 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just paint that place over with the original color
2007-02-18 17:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋