TYPES OF VEHICLE SCRATCHES & HOW TO REMOVE THESE AT HOME

A car is not just a piece of machinery that gets you from one place to another. Instead, it is much more than that. It is an investment and an indication that you have worked hard in your life. Therefore, if anything happens to your investment, its return can be significantly compromised. For instance, consider that you brought a new Land Rover.

We all know how expensive these cars are, but for argument’s sake, let us assume that its value was AUD 2000. After a few years, you plan on selling it. You put an ad on an online marketplace. You get underwhelming responses. Most buyers are only offering AUD 750, whereas the same model is being sold for AUD 1000. Why is there such a big difference?

The most common reason is the car’s condition. Maybe it has been involved in too many accidents, or you failed to maintain it properly. Remember, even a tiny scratch is even to bring down a vehicles’ resale value. Therefore, one must care for their vehicle. Otherwise, your investment will turn out to be a source of significant headache and financial loss.

Speaking of scratches, they can be repaired (most of them). Therefore, instead of leaving them like that, opt for scratch repair services immediately. Before we elaborate on how to repair scratches, let’s go through the types of scratches.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEHICLE SCRATCHES

There are 3 main types of scratches:

Clear Coat

These are tiny abrasion on the coat that protects the paint. These scratches can be fixed easily. The good thing about them is that the paint and primer remain unaffected.

Paint

Here, the scratch goes into the paint, piercing through the clear coat. You will need to repaint the affected area.

Deep

It is the worst type of scratch. In it, the scratch goes into the metal. You will need a professional repair service to fix these types of scratches.

HOW TO REPAIR THE SCRATCHES

Fortunately, the first two scratches can be fixed with a little effort and a few products. While one can quickly fix them at home, Any Car Towing recommends opting for a professional service. The reason is that the professionals know which products to use and which techniques to apply. While they might charge you, one can rest assured that the issue will be fixed. If you opt for doing it yourself, you can end up doing more harm than good.

If you have decided to do it yourself, hand wash the car first. Make sure that all dirt and grime is removed. Afterwards, use a clay bar to buff the car. It will also remove leftover dirt and other contaminants. Now, you can opt for waxing or a liquid scratch remover. Both products work fine and can help you remove the scratches quickly.

There is no other option in case of a deep scratch but to opt for a professional car repair service. However, make sure that the workshop is reliable. You must check their online reviews as it can help you assess their work’s quality.

Now Any Car Towing is available in Beaconsfield, Victoria 3807, Australia.

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Any Car Towing

10 Silvergum Pl, Cranbourne VIC 3977

(03) 7036 5450

www.anycartowing.com.au

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