What’s the best repair for small dents and scratches??

[awake1234]

As the title suggests, I’m looking to the community experience for help!!
Thx,
GB

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[Alfa 2407]

Personal experience, I found a small popup mobile hail repair place near me for dents, as for scratches I use paint I ordered from this company
https://scratcheshappen.com
Look for any paintless dent repair in your area

 

[awake1234]

Thanks for the feedback. I used chipex - https://chipex.com/
but it was thick and didn’t settle well with the original paint layer.
You’re also suggesting a pro remove the dent, even if it’s small, rather than the suction method or hair dryer pop out method?

 

[Alfa 2407]

Thanks for the feedback. I used chipex - https://chipex.com/
but it was thick and didn’t settle well with the original paint layer.
You’re also suggesting a pro remove the dent, even if it’s small, rather than the suction method or hair dryer pop out method?

You can do that but the dent repair I went to did an excellent job and only charged 60 $

 

[KidWiff]

Me personally?

If it were a plastic part (bumper), i'd go slowly and try the heat method to pop out the dent myself.

For a small dent to a standard (metal) body panel, i think i'd opt for one of the paint-less dent repair services to see what they can do.

If there are only light scratches in the paint, i'd try a compound or a product like Meguiar's scratch erase and then ceramic coat it (Mother's, Meguiar's, etc...)

If its a scratch/gouge that is down to bare metal, i'd think about calling a body shop to have it done professionally... i don't have the chops to take care of that (with a high level of confidence)

 

[Escape2Bronco]

Thanks for the feedback. I used chipex - https://chipex.com/
but it was thick and didn’t settle well with the original paint layer.
You’re also suggesting a pro remove the dent, even if it’s small, rather than the suction method or hair dryer pop out method?

PDR is normally pretty reasonable. These guys are masters in my opinion. Best thing since sliced bread.

 

[Alfa 2407]

I will post a photo of the damage on my car, a chip that went to bare metal when I'm able

 

[awake1234]

You can do that but the dent repair I went to did an excellent job and only charged 60 $

Thanks, that’s reasonable. It’s such a small dent, probably from the kids ramming into it, that I didn’t think a shop would do anything.

 

[Alfa 2407]

The paintless dent repair shops are usually for minor hail repair so they will fix them

 

[awake1234]

I will post a photo of the damage on my car, a chip that went to bare metal when I'm able

more handy work from the kids - closed the seat buckle in the door, probably several times in an attempt to close the door. Scratched to metal, but so small just figured I’d have to resolve it

 

[Alfa 2407]

more handy work from the kids - closed the seat buckle in the door, probably several times in an attempt to close the door. Scratched to metal, but so small just figured I’d have to resolve it

Oh ouch, I'd recommend using a paint correction kit, I will send you a picture of the scratches I painted once I'm off work, and I'll get a before and after

 

[Sarah Davis]

more handy work from the kids - closed the seat buckle in the door, probably several times in an attempt to close the door. Scratched to metal, but so small just figured I’d have to resolve it

with these scratches (especially since its inside the door) a $17 tube of touch up paint will do the trick. then you have more for when another minor scratch happens. as for the dent, if its on metal a paintless repair shop will get it taken care of and on your way in no time.

 

[Alfa 2407]

These were similar to the ones you posted about, prior to patching

 

[awake1234]

Thanks for everyone’s input. I will find my local shop for repairs.

Unrelated, sort of…what does everyone think about the extended warranty package for the Bronco sport, being made with so much electronic system and such??

 

[Escape2Bronco]

Thanks for everyone’s input. I will find my local shop for repairs.

Unrelated, sort of…what does everyone think about the extended warranty package for the Bronco sport, being made with so much electronic system and such??

I went with one for the first time. If you plan on getting one, I'd recommend getting it from Granger at 50.00 over cost.

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/ford-bronco-sport-extended-warranty-at-50-over-cost.5334/

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