Key Scratches - Vandalism on Cars Video
This is a question we get asked far more than we would like, what is the best way to repair your car when somebody has run a key down your paintwork?
Can it be polished out, or will it need to be repainted?
There are some scratches which can be polished out using a technique called wet-sanding, however if the scratch had broken through the lacquer, then the remaining two options are a cosmetic repair or full repair and repaint.
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An overview of Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques. Rather than Repair and Repaint at a body shop or replacement of parts, which is what insurance companies usually do.
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Midi-Repair is our name for damage on your car bodywork which is just a bit too big for Smart Repair or Paintless Dent Repair to work, but can be resprayed in a body shop.
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A quick word on small rips in leather, worn bolsters and piping on seats, carpet repairs, cigarette burns in seats and headlining.
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Small dents in your car's bodywork, the kind you pick up in car parks, can be removed by careful manipulation of the panel, a process called Paintless Dent Repair.
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When bringing your car to New Again, we often ask you to explain exactly the reason for having your car Protected, Valeted or Repaired. Once we understand exactly what it is you are trying to achieve, we will appraise your vehicle using our detailed appraisal check-sheet allowing us to identify areas of concern and tailor specific services that match your requirements and budget.
If you are not sure what service you need and would like to speak to one of our technicians, simply request a callback by filling in the form on our contact page.
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