Scratches develop on the body of every car over time. This is a completely common phenomenon, which is simply impossible to avoid - even the most harmless situations provoke the appearance of minor injuries. The solution to this problem depends on the desires and capabilities of the owner of the "iron horse" and the choice is small:

• special service is simple, but the costs are tangible;
• on your own - troublesome, but economical.

Do not wait for corrosion and destruction processes to begin in the damaged area.

Car scratches

Scratches don't just appear. This is the result of some kind of mechanical action. Of course, the safety of your car does not depend only on you. There are always drivers who neglect accuracy. Do not panic if with your vehicle something happened. The main thing is to stay calm and follow the generally accepted patterns. If the damage was caused by the fault of another car, then you can count on compensation for the damage. The development of this situation depends on whether the car is insured or there is no insurance.

In the case when there is a CASCO insurance policy, it will be much easier to receive compensation. First, you should call your insurance agent, he will tell you how best to act in this situation, give advice on calling the traffic police. You also need to discuss with him the minimum amount of compensation, and appoint a time for the examination, which will assess this damage.

If there is no insurance, you need to call the traffic police directly. Road inspection officers will draw up a protocol and conduct independent expertise... After that, you will be called to the department, where the culprit of this accident will be announced. Only when the guilt of the other driver is proven can compensation be claimed from him (either privately or through a district court). If the culprit of this situation cannot be found, then, alas, no one will pay the damage.

How to paint over a scratch on a car

To work, you need the following tools:

The selection of paint must be approached extremely responsibly, since the exterior of the car depends on it.

It is better to buy it in specialized stores, where, with the help computer diagnostics, will be able to choose a shade, taking into account the degree of wear of the coating and other nuances. If the car is of a normal color, then the coating on it is one-layer, and if it is painted like "metallic", then two layers are applied.

When less than 30% are affected paintwork the whole car - the damage is called local. In this case, only a section of the surface is repaired. If the damage is more than 30% (global) then the car should be repainted completely.

Removing scratches on a car

Deep scratches are processed in several stages:

Not deep scratches it is easier to patch up as they do not require puttying, priming and intermediate work.

Polishing scratches on a car

Minor damages that are hardly noticeable to the naked eye can be removed with the usual one. Slightly deeper, but not reaching the ground, can easily be repaired with abrasive restoration polishes. Such polishes never remain on the surface and are completely colorless.

• We remove the top layer with a special paste, thereby making the damage less noticeable.
• Apply the product in circular, intense movements using a polishing machine.
• In the process, we make sure that the polish does not dry out, because it can begin to scratch the paintwork.
• At the end, we treat the surface with a protective agent or car wax.

The video shows the process of removing scratches by polishing.

How to cover up or paint over scratches on a car

If a layer of soil is touched, then a special one can help. They are of several types:

What to choose from the set different ways and funds?

• Shading is used when other options can no longer help. For the price, this method is quite acceptable. Having painted over the damage once, you no longer have to fix and paint over anything. On the other hand, it's hard enough to do everything yourself without experience.
• Cosmetic polishing is a cheap but short-lived method. And it is only suitable for small and shallow scratches... From time to time you will have to tint the surface, as the composition over time and under the influence climatic conditions can be destroyed.
• Pencils are also short-lived and economical. You will have to repeat this procedure every 2-3 months. However, for minor scratches, this is the best solution.
• Corrector kits - quite good remedy... Of course, the result will not be fixed for him all the time, but you also need to tint it every six months. True, the scratch is completely painted over only if it has not reached the metal, maximum - to the primer.

Minor accidents, branches of bushes, stones from under the wheels and other situations can leave marks on the paintwork (LCP) of the car. If they only spoil appearance or are on plastic parts(bumpers, outside side mirrors, etc.), you don't have to worry about them. But it is better to treat scratches to metal on the body immediately so that the corrosion process does not begin, which is especially aggressive during the period of using reagents on the roads. It is possible to process only a strip or the area around the line without paint; it is recommended to repair the entire part as a whole if the area of ​​damage is more than 30%.

You can fix scratches at a car service. But work in a company workshop is usually quite expensive, and the services of painters from a nearby garage do not always guarantee good result... All scratches that can appear on the car body can be divided into several types. These are scratches on the top coat of paint, scratches down to the ground level, and scratches down to metal.

Cosmetic polishing

Very minor damage that is noticeable only on dry clean car can be removed by normal polishing. Deeper, but not reaching the ground (this is a light composition applied to the metal), can be corrected with the help of reducing abrasive polishes. Special pastes remove the top layer of the coating, making damage invisible. They are usually applied quite intensely. in a circular motion or using polishing machine... Refurbishing polishes are colorless and do not remain on the treated surface. Care must be taken to ensure that the paste does not dry out during processing, otherwise it will begin to scratch the paintwork itself. After using the restoration polish, it is recommended to treat the part with a protective polish or wax.

This category also includes anti-risk products for removing marks and scratches, which are a type of polish. This composition is also suitable for combating stains that can appear on the surface of the car from interaction with reagents, salt and sunlight.

Local medicine

If a scratch has touched a layer of soil, then it can be removed with the help of special pencils. They come in wax and with transparent gels that seal the crack.

Wax crayons are like drawing crayons and come in several basic color options. The scratch is simply painted over, and the excess wax is removed with a microfiber cloth or other soft material. When using wax crayons, the scratch is literally "clogged" by the polymer. This method is one of the cheapest, but short-lived. The procedure will need to be repeated periodically.

The second type of means outwardly resembles a felt-tip pen or a corrector in the form of a pen. When using, you need to pump the gel to the "writing" end and apply a small amount on a scratch or chip. With an excess of funds, it will simply start to drain. If necessary, the procedure must be repeated several times until the surface is leveled. The gel enters the damaged area and fills it due to the attraction of molecules. When completely dry, the composition hardens and the flaw disappears.

To eliminate wide and deep scratches, special correction kits are used, created by independent manufacturers or auto companies. These usually include a small bottle that looks like a package of nail polish, a separate can of auto polish, a degreasing solution, and a couple of wipes. However, all of these items can be purchased separately. For example, if your car's finish does not contain metallic or pearlescent pigments, you probably won't need a varnish. When applying such paint, it is better to limit the surface with mounting tape or any other adhesive tape that does not leave marks. If the scratch is narrower than a brush, then it is better to use a thinner object for application - a needle or a toothpick. Painting the scratch in this way is enough difficult process requiring a confident hand. The result can be noticeable as it is very difficult to match the paint in the desired shade. But on the other hand, the damaged area will be protected and corrosion will not begin.

Painting works

If the scratch is deep and old, and the damaged metal has already begun to rust, then it is better to repaint the damaged area using an anti-corrosion primer. If this component is abandoned, rust will continue to develop under the paint layer, which will entail the need for more serious repairs.

First you need to prepare the surface by removing dirt and rust using sandpaper P2000, P1500. It is necessary to completely remove traces of corrosion, but cleaning must be rational: the more you clean, the more you have to paint over. If there is a dent under the scratch, then it must be filled with a special automotive putty. It will also need to be smoothed with sandpaper. The next layer is the primer, which is leveled again. After that, paint is applied. It is better to pick it up in a special store that has catalogs of color schemes tied to the model and year of manufacture, and even to the VIN. You can find out the paint code yourself - usually it is indicated on the plate, which is located on the counter at driver's door... You may need to apply the paint twice, and then use the varnish. All layers must dry. To achieve a perfect result, you can treat the joints of old and new paint with a non-abrasive stain remover polish.

• Any work on the restoration of the body is best done in a dry, clean room. If this is not possible, then there should be no precipitation on the street, and the treated surface of the car should not be blown by the wind carrying dust.
• The area to be repaired must be prepared for processing - dry, clean and free of grease. For this, you can use white spirit or gasoline.
• Always read the instructions for use of a particular drug and follow its requirements for the expected result.

No matter how you take care of your car, sooner or later you will still find scratches on the body of your favorite.

Even if they are very small, and everyone to whom you tell about your "grief" assures you that they are completely invisible - you know that they are there. And now the mood is completely ruined and only one thought revolves in my head: "How to paint over a scratch on a car." Do you really have to urgently go to a car service and repaint the body. And this is not a cheap pleasure!

Of course, all this is very unpleasant, but do not get upset right away - if the scratches are not too deep, you are quite within the power to cope with them on your own. In order to assess the "destruction" it is necessary to carefully consider the scratch.

Ugly polish

If the scratch is very tiny and only touches the upper, lacquer layer of the body, then you can cope with it yourself.

How to determine the depth of a scratch? Very simple.

A shallow scratch that does not touch the paint looks like a white line. If you wash the damaged area, then, while the car is wet, the crack "disappears". After drying, it becomes visible again.

An ordinary non-abrasive polish will help to cope with this "misfortune". It does not remove paint from the body, so you can use it very often. The polish will remove dirt from scratches on the paint and fill them with a polishing compound. And the body of your "favorite" will again become absolutely smooth. Apply polish to a napkin and spread over the surface of the body. Let it dry a little, and then rub the machine thoroughly. In order for the effect to be maximized, it is necessary to make at least 10-15 "circles" in one place.

"Anti-risk"

No, the risk - well, the one that is a "noble cause" - has absolutely nothing to do with it. I mean "risks" - minor scratches... It is with them that this remedy fights.

Gently run your palm over the car body. If the scratch is so small that you do not feel it, then Anti-Risk will help you to make it absolutely invisible. By the way, this tool helps to get rid of not only scratches. It successfully removes stains that have appeared on the car body after acid rain, or after driving on winter road, abundantly "fertilized" with deicing composition.

But all this is only suitable for tiny scratches. And how to paint over a scratch on a car if it is deep enough?

Pencil or colored wax

With these means, you can "save" the car from long and deep scratches that have touched a layer of paint. Carefully coat the damaged area and then buff thoroughly with a non-abrasive polish.

The "plus" of this method is that you do not have to fiddle with the selection of the tone. It is enough just to choose a color. Moreover, for light cars it is better to choose a lighter pencil tone, and for dark ones - a darker one. For example, to paint over a scratch on a dark blue car, you need to buy a black pencil, not a blue one.

The "minus" of this method is its fragility. After 2-3 visits to the car wash, the whole procedure will have to be repeated.

Special paint for chips and scratches

This method works best for wider scars and chips. The paint is sold in such small bottles with a brush, very similar to nail polish. One bottle contains the paint itself. In the other - varnish. The only problem is that you need to know the exact color of your car. The paint code on the bottle must match the paint code of the car.

First, degrease the damaged area with special liquid and two lint-free wipes. To do this, generously moisten one of the napkins with the solution and wipe the machine. Wipe dry with a second cloth. Everything - you can paint!

Well, this shouldn't be any problem - you know how to paint your nails, right? So it is here. Shake the paint bottle several times. Unscrew the cap and gently apply the compound to the scratch. Wait for the paint to dry and then apply varnish from another bottle. And, of course, let the composition dry again.

Deep scratches

If you find that the scratch is very deep and reaches the metal, it is better not to risk it and still go to a car service. They are professionals, so let them understand.

After all, with machines everything is exactly the same as with people - if you do not treat a small wound in time, then an inflammatory process can begin. In a car, this is body corrosion.

You won't let your car get so seriously sick, will you?

To hide scratches from a car body, it is necessary to determine their nature, to select a method of concealment. The following methods are used as methods: rubbing with polish or wax, polishing the body, as well as applying a wax or restoration pencil.

Types of scratches

There is no escape from scratches ...

Sooner or later, scratches appear on the body of any car; this is a completely normal and natural phenomenon. You can find a scratch absolutely everywhere, by teranuvshis: on a branch or fence, another car, etc. It also happens that scratches are deliberately applied to the car body, alas, but there are also such dirty people.

So, you have a lot of small scratches on the body, which are time to hide, or one large one has appeared, which is an eyesore - we remove them.

The degree of difficulty of the scratches

Scratches can be conditionally divided into 2 groups: deep and shallow.

If the damage has not reached the ground, the scratch is considered shallow, but if the damage has reached the ground, the scratch is deep.

As you can imagine, it is quite easy to hide shallow scratches, for this you just need to treat the surface well with a special wax or polish. There is also an effective way to polish the body using polishing machine... If the scratches are deep enough, you need to process the base, and then apply a layer of paint with a special restoration pencil.

When performing all work, carefully read the instructions for the tools used and strictly follow their recommendations so as not to harm your actions and perform the work efficiently.

No more scratches

Preparation for work

Before carrying out any work to remove scratches, it is necessary to wash it well.

Before starting work, it is imperative to wash the car, preferably at the car wash, so that the pressurized water will thoroughly knock all the dirt off the body, since it will be necessary to carefully rub in the polish or wax, and the presence of dust will provoke the appearance of new scratches. Then, it is advisable to dry the car (rub it or run it through a blower) so that there are no streaks and smudges on it. You can read about that on our website.

Polish and wax

If you have one or more shallow scratches, you can remove them with your own hands using polish or wax. Today in the auto shop you can find widest assortment these funds, both without color, and in the color of the car. When choosing funds with color shade, necessary Special attention to give the selection of a shade so that it matches the color of your body as much as possible. We think it is not worth focusing on the fact that it is undesirable to save on this product, since the quality and duration of the effect depends on the price.

You will also need an applicator pad - with its help it is very convenient to apply the product and rub it in, and also a flannel cloth - it is good for the final stage. For the convenience of work, it is best to arm yourself with a very bright lamp, thanks to the light of which all small scratches will be perfectly visible.

Process description:

1. Turn on the lighting and direct it to the area of ​​the body where the polishing will begin.


2. Apply a small amount to the applicator pad, then rub it into the scratched area in a circular motion. In places big scratches pump the product with strokes, first in the direction of the scratch, and then against its direction. Rub in the product well until it is completely rubbed in. Treat the bodywork in small areas and gradually.


3. Then arm yourself with a flannel cloth and rub it over the treated areas of the body.


4. Leave the car for a while in a covered place, after which you can continue to operate it.

This is the whole process. self-removal scratches. As you can see for yourself, there is nothing complicated about it. In this way it is also possible to process the entire car, thereby hiding not only significant scratches, but also all minor scratches, as well as giving shine to the shade of the car.

Professional polishing

Another way to remove scratches is professional polishing. Distinctive feature of this type polishing from the previous one is that polishing occurs with the help of a polishing machine, which polishes the surface better.

You can polish the car in this way at a car wash or on your own by purchasing this unit. Taking into account the fact that the car is polished once a year, there is no expediency in buying, it is more profitable to entrust it to qualified specialists who will do their job with high quality (the main thing is to find a good master). If you want to do this business yourself, then you should polishing machine from 2,000 rubles and more.

The process of polishing with a machine is completely identical to that described above: the car must be washed, dried, put in a garage or box, and polished there. Learn more about the polishing process in the video below.

It is imperative to hide scratches on a car, but deep ones are a must. If you do not hide the scratches, then this part of the body is very susceptible to corrosion, which will grow rapidly.

Wax pencil

If you have a deep scratch, while polishing did not help, or clearly polishing this scratch cannot be done, then a restoration pencil will help, which will sketch the scratch.

If the scratch is small in width and reaches the ground, then you need to do the following: this section of the body must be washed and dried, then the area of ​​the scratch is treated with white spirit. After that, along the scratch, a wax pencil is applied in a circular motion, which is then carefully rubbed in with a microfiber cloth.

Restoration pencil

If the scratch is large (wide and deep), then the problem should be solved not by polishing, but by painting over with a restoration pencil. The restoration pencil contains acrylic paint. This remedy will help to restore the damaged area of ​​the paintwork from the appearance of corrosion, and is necessary in aesthetic terms.

First you need to choose a pencil color from a large number of shades. When the car is washed and dried, we use a sandpaper to clean the surface from rust or traces of the material that made the scratch. Next, you need to degrease the surface with white spirit. If the scratch has reached the metal, then its surface must be primed with special means, which is sold at a car dealership. Apply primer to the damaged area with a brush, and when its layer dries up, start painting over the scratch. Shake the contents of the pencil well and gently apply the paint to the surface of the body with a brush. To protect this area of ​​paint, it is recommended to apply a clear protective varnish. Let the paint dry for a few hours.

There comes a time when the driver is faced with such a problem, how to paint over scratches on a car. Even in the case of a small chip or scratch, this problem should not be delayed. It is better to paint over these defects yourself than to contact a car service and wait for corrosion to appear.

Shading methods

To remove a scratch on a car body, several steps should be taken.

1. Clean well, degrease the body
2. Grind the area around the scratch, chip

Be sure to pick up the paint, it must match the factory color. After all, the scratch itself is painted.

First, all dirt is removed from the surface, rust formed at the site of a scratch, chip. Then take the "sandpaper" and begin all the work with your own hands. After removing the rust, this area should be putty. To do this, you need a putty (polyester), it includes a hardener. Also, rubber spatulas are required for this work. Apply the putty to the cleaned area, then leveling begins.

When the putty has dried, you need to proceed to the next step - sanding again. After leveling the surface with putty, this must be done very carefully. In case of large irregularities, they are cleaned with coarse-grained "sandpaper". To check the quality of the work done, you should run your fingers over the sanded area and if it is even, the next step will be a primer.

Surface priming

The primer must be applied with a brush, cotton swab or spray. After the soil has been applied, you need to wait for the soil to dry, then sanding follows. Putty, primed places should be sanded again together with water, at the same time those places will be washed (the skin must be waterproof).

The choice of paint. Upcoming work

The choice of paint will be a little painstaking. If the car is new, you just need to find out about the paint number of the painted car and purchase it. When small spots, they are painted over with a brush or swab.
After painting, polishing of the painted area follows. Most a good option Is a spray bottle. A spray gun is a very difficult spraying option, before using it, you need to practice.

Before the upcoming painting, the entire primed and sanded surface must be degreased with acetone or solvent. In the case of using a spray gun, the car owner will not need subsequent polishing of the car. The simplest and effective method where can I get compressed air for a spray gun it is a car camera. The best thing is to take the camera from the truck.

The paint is coated in 2 layers. After covering the first layer, you need to wait about 7 minutes (the 1st layer should dry out a little), followed by the 2nd layer. Inexperienced drivers are beginners, in frequent cases they make flaws when painting, after which smudges remain on the surface. Then, after drying, the entire body should be re-treated with a waterproof sandpaper. And then paint is applied again.

Other methods of painting over a scratch

Than and how to paint over a scratch on a car? For example, take a non-abrasive polish or "Anti-risk". In the first case, if the scratch is not deep, you need to apply a non-abrasive polish. It can be used quite often, it cleans scratches that appear from a variety of dirt, fills with a polishing agent. After using polish, the body becomes smooth.

Before using "Anti-risk", you need to slide your fingers over the surface of the car. For example - a miniature scratch, this tool will make it so that it will not be visible at all. This "Anti-Risk" is able to remove even the stains that appear after the so-called acid rain, or after driving on a winter track, to which an anti-ice mixture has been added.

Pencil or wax

Deep scratches are covered with these solutions. You should very carefully cover the scratched area, then polish it with polish. The advantage of this method is that there is no need for tonality selection. Its disadvantage is its short service life. After the second, third time, as the car has visited the car wash, the operation should be repeated.

Specialist. paint for scratches, chips

This method is suitable for removing scratches, chips. First, you should degrease the place to be painted special. liquid and two napkins. Moisten the first well with this compound and wipe the car, wipe the second so that there is a dry surface. Then you can start painting. This paint is sold in two bottles: the first with paint, the second with varnish.

Deep, wide scratches

If a rather deep scratch is found that can reach the body, it is best to contact a car service, specialists work there. Since, if you start scratches with painting, then it will surely turn into corrosion, and this cannot be allowed.

Aerosol with paint, methods of its application

How to paint over a scratch? Before painting, as usual, you need to degrease the surface. Limit the area for painting with a special tape - tape. Shake well before using the aerosol. Before painting, control painting should be done in a small space. Further, it is necessary to spray the aerosol from a distance of about 30 - 35 cm. Painting must be carried out at a temperature of at least 15 - 20 degrees.

Advantages of using an aerosol

• These sprays are easy and quick to apply
• No brushes or rollers needed before application
• The paint is covered evenly
• This dyeing machine is available to anyone

To limit the sanding area, you need to glue this area with special tape.

If aerosol with metallic paint is used, a clear varnish must be applied to the surface before painting and let it dry within half an hour. After the varnish has dried, the surface is polished.