How to Fix a Car Scratch

scratches are unsightly and can alter
the value and look of your car hi I’m
Rebecca Braden and welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’ll be showing
you how to fix those pesky scratches
you’ll need to purchase primer paint and
be sure to verify that the one you buy
is for use on an automobile pick a
primer that is lighter in color than
your car so it is easily covered by the
touch-up paint in one coat using a mild
laundry detergent wash the scratch to
remove any wax or coatings which could
affect your paint job with fine grain
sandpaper sand along with scratch to
give the paint something to adhere to
and make sure to remove any rust that
may have collected remove the dust from
your sanding by either blowing it away
or using a soft brush arrange your work
area so you can assure you won’t get
paint on places other than the scratch
make sure once the compound is dry that
you send the area flat and blow away
excess dust spray on a small amount of
primer to the scratch and allow it to
dry overnight you can easily identify
the color of paint needed for your car
by finding its vehicle identification
number the vin is located on a small
metal plate found on the dashboard on
the driver’s side this number gives a
description of your car that includes
the precise paint shade therefore giving
it to your dealership or paint supply
store will help you get the right color
of paint apply the paint to the scratch
and wait for it to dry overnight these
steps apply to cars whose paint is not
enameled providing your car’s been to
the dealer is a good way to know