Becomes very difficult to maintain the sleekness of the car if every day through the jam and also a small parking area. Scratches and dents on the body of a thing that is often complained of by many people.Fixing small problems like this is enough to drain time and money; so many people are lazy to go to the garage. Fix it yourself at home might be the right solution, surely this can save time and cost.
The following tips can help you to repair scratched and dented the body of the car. You only need about half an hour of time to be able to remove scratches on the car.
Tools needed:
1. High grit sandpaper to size
with a high grit sandpaper the better to rub the surface of the blister without causing additional damage. You can use sandpaper with grit 1500 to 3000.
2. Rubbing compound to compound pad
this tool is used for the scratches are not too deep. A scratch can be removed with rubbing compound and clear coat.
3. Scratch remover and polishing pad
the tool is also for the scratches are not too deep.
4. Automotive wax
Protect the surface after the polishing process.
5. Paint
to patch the color is lost due to scratches. Look for colors that match the original color of the car
6. Clear Coat
For scratches that require the use of paint, clear coat is used for mixing color with the vehicle body. Clear coat also protects the paint from the sun.
7. Rust converter
Protect your car from damage because rust.
How to fix:
1. Clean the damaged area.
Wash with mild detergent or soap and water on the blisters then dry with a cloth. Mark the area to be repaired.
2. Wet sandpaper damaged parts
Soak sandpaper before rubbing the blisters. Rub gently outwards.
3. Use rubbing compound or paint
for superficial scratches, no need to use paint. Use rubbing compound to compound pad and rub until the missing parts are scratched or faded.
If blisters have removed the original paint color, spray paint in the area. But, do not rub it back with rubbing compound.
4. Use the clear coat or scratch remover and automotive wax
after the paint dries, you can use a clear coat to rub. If scratches more severe and very deep, you are able to spray paint twice and rubbed it with a clear coat after it dries. Once the color is shining again, continuewith automotive wax to protect from the sun.
5. Allow drying
Paint and clear coat will take several days to dry so that the result is perfect.
The things to note:
1. Be careful when rubbing the blisters with sandpaper so that blisters do not add width and do not forget to dip the sandpaper into the water before scrubbing.
2. If the damage is severe and widespread, it is better to bring it to the workshop.
3. If the blisters are showing signs of rust, make sure you take the appropriate action. Choose the right color and do it more carefully to cover the rust layer.