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Car Scratch Repair in Dubai

Car paint is a stack of layers: clear coat on top, then colour, then primer, then metal. Knowing which layer a scratch has reached is what decides the correct repair.

A scratch that stays within the clear coat can often be polished out. A scratch that exposes colour or primer needs local repair and matched paint.

Refining a scratch on a grey car door with wet sanding under inspection light
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Problems we fix

  • Key scratches and vandalism
  • Car park and wall scrapes
  • Scratches around door handles and fuel flap
  • Deep scratches down to primer or metal
  • Fine wash marring across panels

Who this is for

  • Anyone with a visible scratch who wants to know how deep it is
  • Cars that have been keyed
  • Owners who want to treat a scratch before rust sets in
  • Cars being prepared for sale or handover

How we do it

  1. 01

    Depth check

    Inspect the scratch to see which layer it has reached.

  2. 02

    Choose the method

    Polish for surface scratches; local repair and paint for deeper ones.

  3. 03

    Repair

    Treat the area carefully to keep the affected zone as small as possible.

  4. 04

    Blend

    A final polish blends the repaired area into the surrounding paint.

How it differs

Scratch repair targets a specific defect, while polishing treats the overall surface. If scratches cover a whole panel, cosmetic painting or a panel repaint may be the better choice.

What affects cost and time

  • Depth of the scratch and layer reached
  • Length of the scratch and number of panels
  • Colour type and difficulty of matching
  • Need to blend into an adjacent panel

We do not quote fixed prices or timeframes before seeing the damage — send photos for an initial assessment.

Machine polishing car paint to remove light surface scratches
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Questions about this service

How can I tell if a scratch is deep?

If your fingernail catches when you run it across, it has likely gone through the clear coat. An inspection confirms it.

Can every scratch be polished out?

No. Polishing only treats scratches within the clear coat. Deeper scratches need a spot repair.

Should I fix a scratch quickly?

If it exposes bare metal, it is best treated early to avoid rust and the damage spreading.

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