How to Repair a DEEP SCRATCH in Car Paint (DIY)

Learn how to repair a deep scratch in the paint of your car. In this case someone keyed my car so I will show you how to remove a deep scratch from that using a touch up paint pen. Fixing scratches in your car's paint is simple and if they are just clear coat scratches it is even easier.

To remove deep scratches you need to clean the scratch, sand the scratch, use touchup paint on the scratch, sand that paint smooth with the factory paint job, add clear coat, and wet sand that smooth with the factory paint. Then you can polish the whole panel and you are done!

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

[DISMODEUS]

My dad is an old school auto-tech (panel beater/spray painter/mechanic/auto-elec) and the amount of time he had taken in people to help them do small stuff like this in educating them on how to learn to fix things for themselves and save a bit of cash was enormous. He was literally you before the internet and had made it his mission to try and help as many customers as possible. He was even running small workshops for youngsters on changing tyres, checking fluids, topping up fluids “how to’s” etc. that’s why your channel has a special place in my heart. He is now 74 and to this day, whilst retired, does the same thing to his grand children and us as well. Keep up the great work and know that my dad is also a viewer and approves of this channel 😉

[Mr.Ludwig]

I took auto body for two years in high school in the late 80's. You covered a single semester in 27 minutes. Well done.

[tavarish]

I always thought the first step was making an equal scratch on the other side for symmetry

[asiacarr]

This video is so good and detailed and well explained that I started crying 10 minutes in. Huge amount of weight and stress lifted off my shoulders because I know now with this education from Chris, I can take care of ALL the paint work now on my car.


Chris, I can't thank you enough. You're amazing.

[imifumei]

8:12 - Clean with soapy water (dish soap)
9:27 - Sand rust & jagged edges (P400)
10:03 - Sand edges smooth (P800 then P1000), wipe with alcohol
14:00 - Tape off 1-2mm away from scratch
14:54 - Paint several thin coats to fill scratch higher than surrounding paint (~5 minutes between coats)
17:29 - Let dry for 10 minutes, then peel tape on itself at 45 degree angle. Let dry for an hour after peeling tape.
19:02 - Wet sand (P800) with soapy water until smooth, fill in any holes, wipe with alcohol
22:01 - 2 clear coats, 10 minutes between coats, let dry 1 hour
22:32 - Wipe with alcohol, wet sand (P1500 then P2000) until clear coat is smooth with surrounding paint
24:16 - Wet sand the whole panel with (P3000 then P5000 with a sponge)
25:26 - Polish whole panel

[Jermsy]

I’ve owned a auto detailing business for 15 years and have always sucked at touch up. I’ve always been told to fill with glazing putty first but I’ve never had results like this. I just tried it on my own truck and I don’t know if I’m more mad at myself for how simple this is or more happy that Chris posted this

[ultrapepperoni]

Bought a car with a huge scratch and was feeling buyers remorse once I started researching the cost to fix. Thank you for making me feel a million times better knowing I can do this!

[narayanmatharu]

Vandaliser: Im going to damage this person's paint so they can't fix it
ChrisFix: Hold my soapy wooder

[will]

Ex girlfriend keyed a heart into my car the other day. Can’t help but appreciate the irony of it. I needed this, man. Thank you.

[tdwnex]

This is insane. I'm so impressed on many levels. The commentary, video, close up shots, instructions, basic "tools" anyone can use, realistic results, and more. Dude, you're a gift!

[wes]

I feel like you're the only guy on YouTube who genuinely bottom of the heart cares about us weekend guys without tech schooling

[saariseta.]

It's funny how long i have been watching these videos and they never get boring, actually it's pretty simple. A man who knows what he is doing, talks normally doesn't scream, very chill, i.. I love it from bottom of my heart, when you teach us over and over again what have to do, you never leave us behind, it warms my heart.. keep doing this Chris, i want to support you as much as i can and always wanna be with you (trough screen), i hope everyone see this comment and understand what im trying to say. Thank you

[zeassa]

Fun fact: Remember the clear coat scratch video Chris made? Well, he updated the video so that if your scratch isn’t in the clear coat this video pops up... now that is some serious dedication. Love what you do man! Legend.

[vjerez]

You're a lifesaver, I scratched my car today getting out of a particularly narrow and awful parking lot and I was terrified of how much it'd cost me. You gave so many useful tips every other video I found compeltely omits - like comparing the insides of your car to see the fading, using masking tape, how to properly paint. I'm a bit worried my color (dark grey) could be hard to find, but my scratch is a lot smaller than this one so I think I might be able to do a passable job. Thanks so much! This is BY FAR the best video I found on this!

[sammarley]

I went out and bought paint and clearcoat pens yesterday, but not finding a ChrisFix video on using them specifically, I was hesitant to get started. Fate has it that my car scratches will get repaired!

[raymondsellitto]

I just followed these steps in this video and fixed a scratch I just got on my brand new truck. Amazing.

[coltonowens]

"Your not gonna be able to fix the scratch perfectly" proceeds to fix the scratch perfectly

[lotterwinner]

I really enjoy your videos for how enthusiastic you are, how dedicated you are to safety and how much you emphasize the rushed/overlooked steps of your fixes. Usually when it comes to sanding someone will just state sand it smooth, you take the time to explain why and reiterate its importance through the video. I love it!

[RobHigdon]

Bro... I've been working on paint and body work for years, and I've seen so many people give up on scratches like this and just have the panel painted... You are a wizard sir... Phenomenal work!

[Daniel-zjv]

This video was 10X better than all the “paint professionals” I’ve watched on YouTube.