Minor Dents & Scratches

Minor Dents & Scratches

Let’s Talk About Your Dents

We specialize in repairing minor dents and scratches caused by parking mishaps, door dings, or road debris. Our expert technicians use techniques like paintless dent repair (PDR) and precision color-matching to restore your vehicle to its original condition—quickly and affordably.

Minor dents and scratches on a car refer to imperfections on the vehicle’s exterior that are generally not very severe or deep but still affect the car’s appearance. Here’s a breakdown of what each typically involves:

Common Repair Methods

For minor dents and scratches, here are typical approaches:

  • Paintless Dent Repair (PDR): Ideal for small dents where paint isn’t damaged. Fast and cost-effective.

  • Touch-Up Paint / Scratch Repair Kits: For superficial surface scratches.

  • Spot Painting & Blending: When scratches penetrate the paint layer.

What Counts as “Minor Dents and Scratches”?

Minor Dents:

  • Small (less than 2–3 inches)

  • No paint damage (or very little)

  • Typically caused by door dings, shopping carts, and hail

Minor Scratches:

  • Surface-level (clear coat or paint layer)

  • Caused by branches, car washes, keys, etc.

  • Often cosmetic, not structural

Repair Options

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)

  • Used when the paint is intact

  • Technicians massage the dent out from behind the panel

  • Quick, affordable, no repainting needed

Scratch Buffing / Polishing

  • Light scratches can often be buffed out with polishing compound

  • Only works if they haven’t penetrated the base coat

Touch-Up Paint

  • For small chips or scratches down to the primer

  • Blends the repair, but may not be “invisible” on close inspection

Spot Repair & Repainting

  • Needed if scratches go deep or dents crack the paint

  • Involves sanding, filling (if needed), and repainting the area

Typical Repair Costs

Type of Damage Estimated Cost
Small Dent (PDR) $75–$200 per dent
Light Scratch Buffing $50–$150
Deep Scratch (Repaint) $200–$600 per panel
DIY Touch-Up Kit $15–$50

When to Repair?

You should consider repairing minor dents and scratches if:

  • You’re planning to sell or trade in the car

  • Rust might form (scratches to bare metal)

  • You want to maintain appearance or resale value