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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Default Small dents and scratches

What would be the best way to remove small scratches and dents? the scratches on my car arent deep but theres alot of them. Its like if i rubbed a wire brush on some of the paint. and the dents are tiny.

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Old May 19, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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There's a variety of ways to fix things like that. It all really depends on how bad the scratches and/or dents really are. If a dent is something like the size of a dime, and you can't get to the reverse side. You can just abrade the surface with a low grit for good adhesion, and use body filler like Evercoat. (not bondo) If you can get to the reverse side, you can use a dolly and hammer to tap the dent back to being straight.
As for the scratches, if their not bad (just in the clear coat.) you might be able to use a rubbing compound with a wool pad and a buffer. Then go over it again with a foam pad and some polish. If the scratches are deep, (into the paint) then you'll have to either sand the surface flat, then paint and blend, or sand, and re-paint the whole panel. Don't waste your money on scratch removers or dent removers. waste of time and money.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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well i real good way to save alot of money is to...only if the paint did NOT break or crack on the dents what u could do is get a long rod and get to the reverse side of the panel and gently work out the dent without breaking the paint or get a body hammer and a golf t or what ever there called and hit that with the hammer and hammer around the dent verry carfully and gently... if the dents are small and no breakage of the paint it will work IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING...learned this in auto body school
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