Car Paint Repair
Scratches, scuffs and chips to your vehicle are frustrating - leave it to us to fix your paintwork!
Specialists in Paint and Car Scratch Repairs in London and Essex
Scrapes and scratches to your vehicle’s paintwork can be infuriating, no matter how they occur. Not only are they unsightly, but they can reduce the value of your car, with deep scratches even leading to further bodywork problems if left untreated, such as rust.
By fixing a mark left by a scratch or chip, you will be enhancing the appearance of your car paintwork, whilst also maximising the resale value of your vehicle. Therefore a fix today could save you money in the long-term.
Bodywork damage left by scratches, chips and scuffs are common, so it is something we are vastly experienced in repairing here at The Bodyshop. Get in touch to arrange a same day scratch repair to get your car looking as good as new!
Specialists in Vehicle Paint Repairs
SMART Repair from The Bodyshop
Although frustrating, scratches to your car paint are typically small and do not require a removal of a vehicle panel. Here at The Bodyshop we utilize SMART repair for a lot of our work and scuff repairs are no different if the mark is significant and breaks past the top coat, or lacquer layer.
SMART repair is a technique that involves fixing only a small area of of a vehicle’s bodywork, with a strict focus on the damaged zone, rather than the entire panel. This is a more cost-effective approach and will also reduce the repair turnaround time, which is more convenient for the customer.
If you have suffered a smaller scuff, there could be an option for our team to quickly ‘buff’ the scratch out of the paintwork with machine polishing. This process involves a thorough polish that removes and replenishes the vehicle’s clear coat, thereby eliminating any scrapes or scratches and leaving your paintwork looking flawless. As you might expect this is a cheap solution, but it is only viable for light marks, that require a touch-up.
Deep Scratch Repair and Expert Colour Matching
If your vehicle has suffered a deeper scratch, down to the base coat, we adopt a diligent process to guarantee the vehicle’s paintwork is consistent.
Once the affected area has been repaired, our specialist software scans the original colour of the car to attain a specific paint code. This ensures an identical paint match between the newly repaired area of the car and the rest of the panels.
The paint is then mixed on site to the manufacturer’s specification and if needs be, our specialist painters can manually blend the paint for a seamless finish across the whole car.
Vehicle Chip Repair
If you frequently drive throughout congested London or the Essex countryside, chances are you would have encountered a chip to your car’s paintwork. Although the immediate concern with stone chips may be damage to the windscreen, it can cause equally devastating effects to your bodywork – that is why a professional paint chip repair may be needed.
Many DIY kits are advertised for fixing a nick to your vehicle, however a stone chip repair needs a specialist garage. Store bought kits can leave an inconsistent finish to your vehicle’s paint, leaving it vulnerable to further defects, such as rust. Although the immediate cost may be appealing, repairing a chip to your car paint without professional assistance can lead to more expensive problems down the line.
Similar to scratches and scrapes, the extensiveness of the car paint chip repair will be dependent on how severe the chip is. Machine Polishing may be considered for lighter marks, however a deep scratch or chip will need a more thorough paint job, whereby the affected area is sanded beyond the base coat and then the layers of primer paint, basecoat and topcoat are meticulously sprayed on from there.
Benefits of a Paintwork Scratch Repair with The Bodyshop
Whether your automobile has a small scuff, or a deep car scratch repair is needed, The Bodyshop has you covered.
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40 years of paint repairs
We have been operational since 1985 and have handled countless paintwork repairs.
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Same day turnaround
We can provide a same day turnaround for your scratch repair, meaning you will be back driving in no time!
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Low price
Top quality car paint fixes at a reduced cost.
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Open for business
We are open 6 days a week, so we can schedule availability that suits you.
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Modern techniques
Machine Polishing, SMART repairs and revolutionary paint colour matching - a superior service altogether.
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Service for London & Essex
Look no further than The Bodyshop for a local car body scratch repairer.
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Experienced Mechanics
Our technicians have multiple years of experience removing scratches by both repainting and buffing.
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Trusted suppliers
Our long-standing paint suppliers are local and reliable.
Here is the Process to Book a Paint Repair for your Car
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Contact Us
Contact our friendly team by calling us or using the form below.
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Drop off your vehicle
Come along to our garage in East London for a free estimate and we will let you know the best timing to fix your vehicle's paintwork and the cost of repair.
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We will repair your paintwork
Our experienced technicians and bodywork mechanics will fix any scratch, chip or scuff damage, utilising innovative repair methods to minimise costs.
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Collect your vehicle
Your car's paint will look as good as new, with no sign of damage. You can inspect your vehicle in our workshop before driving home happy!
Get in Touch
We know how annoying scuffs and scrapes to your vehicle can be. However paint restorations from The Bodyshop, as part of our car repair service, guarantee that your paintwork will return to a pristine state.
Fill out the form to the right, or call our Barkingside office on 020 8500 9228 to put your mind at ease.
Scratch Repair Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
You can expect to pay anywhere between £50 – £600, however the cost to repair a scratch on a car can vary considerably, as there are many contributing factors to the final cost. The below variables can impact the price of a scratch/chip repair:
- Type of paint being used e.g. Pearlescent, metallic or paint with special tint.
- Colour of the car’s paint. If it is a more unusual colour, it can be more difficult to match the paint, both directly and with an adjacent panel.
- Location of the scratch. Prices of a scuff repair could be different on a door mirror cover compared to a bonnet.
- A chip can be more, or less, expensive to fix depending on the make and model of the vehicle.
Deeper scratches are caused when damage breaks past the top coat (or lacquer) of your car’s paintwork. In this instance we would typically recommend reapplying the paint layers to the affected zone, after having sanded the area that has deep scratch damage.
This is different from lighter scratches (e.g. caused from bushes) where machine polishing may be enough to remove the scratch or chip damage.
Yes. From a cosmetic perspective, scratches, scuffs and chips are unsightly and can lower the value of your vehicle.
Another significant consideration is your car’s metalwork being exposed to natural elements such as water, which long-term can lead to rust. Paintwork protects the panels of your car that are made of metal, so damage to paint can leave the metal susceptible to more considerable defects.
Store bought scratch repair kits can leave an inconsistent and patchy finish to your vehicle’s paintwork, which in the long-run can leave your car vulnerable to rust. Damage caused from scratches or chips should be handled by a car garage that has expert engineers with a wealth of experience fixing car paintwork.
Using a scratch repair solution purchased from a shop therefore runs the risk of more costly consequences in the future.
To preserve or maintain the fixed area you can apply a ceramic coating to your car’s paint. This can be helpful in reducing the damage left by bird droppings, allows rain to roll straight off the car and makes your paintwork shinier.