Professional Car Scratch Dent Repair Services Near You

When your vehicle suffers from unsightly scratches, dings, or dents, professional car scratch repair services can restore your car’s appearance and protect its value. Our experienced technicians specialize in comprehensive car scratch and dent repair solutions, using advanced techniques and high-quality materials to restore your vehicle’s finish seamlessly. With convenient locations and competitive pricing, we make it easy to get your car looking like new again without the expense of a full repaint or bodywork overhaul.

Car scratches can be a frustrating and unsightly issue that every vehicle owner faces at some point. Fortunately, there are various methods for repairing these imperfections, each tailored to the specific type of damage.

Let’s delve into the different types of such damage and the methods for effectively addressing car scratch repair in Calgary. Whether it’s minor scuffs or deep paint scratches, understanding the nuances of repair techniques can help you make informed decisions to restore your vehicle’s appearance.

Methods of Car Paint Scratch Repair

Scaffs on the car
Scuffs are superficial marks often caused by contact with soft objects. These can usually be eliminated with a gentle abrasive compound and careful buffing. Regular car wax can then be applied to protect the treated area.
Clear coat scratches on the car
Clear coat scratches only affect the outermost layer of paint protection. Polishing compounds and microfiber cloths can be employed to gently remove these scratches without compromising the paint layer underneath.
Removing paint scratches from car
Paint scratches run deeper than clear-coat scratches; they penetrate the colour layer. Depending on the depth, these can be treated with touch-up paint, followed by wet sanding and polishing to blend the repair seamlessly.
Repairing of deep car scratches
Deep paint scratches are the most challenging; they reach the primer or the metal beneath the paint. Professional car scratch dent repair is recommended for these scratches. They might require fillers, priming, painting, and clear coat application to restore the surface to its original state.

Dented’s Professional Car Scratch And Dent Repair in Calgary

At Dented, we specialize in delivering high-quality car scratch repair services in Calgary for a wide range of scratches. Our experienced professionals are equipped to handle scuffs, clear coat scratches, paint scratches, and even deep paint scratches. We utilize cutting-edge technologies, such as paintless dent repair, and proven techniques to ensure your vehicle’s exterior is flawlessly restored.

Scratch Type Complexity Level Car Scratch Repair Cost
Scuffs Low Price starts from $125 per ø 1”
Clear Coat Scratches Low to Moderate Price starts from $125 per ø 1”
Paint Scratches Moderate Price starts from $125 per ø 1”
Deep Paint Scratches High Custom Quote

Car Scratch Repair Cost

Understanding the cost of car scratch repair is essential when budgeting for vehicle maintenance, as pricing varies significantly based on the scratch’s depth, size, location, and your vehicle’s paint type. Minor surface scratches that affect only the clear coat typically cost less to repair than deep scratches that penetrate multiple paint layers to the metal. Factors such as your car’s make and model, paint colour complexity, and whether touch-up work or full panel repainting is required all influence the final repair cost.

 

 

Scratch Type Description Price Range
Surface/Clear Coat Scratches Light scratches affecting only the transparent coat layer Price starts from $125 per ø 1”
Paint Layer Scratches Medium-depth scratches penetrate the paint but not the primer $150 – $400
Deep Scratches to Primer Deep scratches exposing the primer layer $300 – $800
Scratches to Metal Severe scratches reaching the metal surface $500 – $1,500
Multiple Panel Scratches Scratches spanning in various body panels $800 – $2,500+
Luxury/Specialty Paint Repairs on metallic, pearl, or custom paint finishes +25% – 50% premium

Prices may vary based on vehicle size, location, and shop rates.

Car Scratch Repair vs. Car Dent Repair – What’s the Difference?

While both scratches and dents can diminish your vehicle’s appearance, car scratch and dent repair involves distinctly different processes and techniques. Understanding these differences helps you communicate your vehicle’s needs more effectively and set appropriate expectations for repair timelines and costs.

Car Scratch Repair focuses on restoring the paint surface and protective coatings. Scratches damage the paint layers, from the clear coat down to potentially the primer or metal, requiring careful colour matching, sanding, priming, painting, and clear coat application. This category also includes rock chip repair, where small stone impacts create tiny paint damage that can quickly lead to rust if left untreated. The repair process is primarily cosmetic but crucial for preventing corrosion and maintaining your vehicle’s value. Scratch repairs typically take anywhere from a few hours to several days, depending on the severity and whether the paint needs to cure.

Car Dent Repair addresses physical deformations in the metal body panels without necessarily affecting the paint. Modern dent repair often uses paintless dent removal (PDR), in which technicians use specialized tools to massage the metal back to its original shape from behind the panel. This method preserves the original factory paint and is generally faster and more cost-effective than traditional bodywork.

Many vehicles require both types of repair simultaneously, especially after accidents or severe weather damage. Professional car scratch-and-dent repair shops can efficiently handle both issues in a coordinated manner, ensuring consistent results and minimizing the time your vehicle spends in the shop.

 Before and After Removing Scratches from a Car

Here is a series of photos we have taken before and after the removal of scratches from the car. If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine what we can do for your vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4 puertas Coupé
Honda Civic
Audi Q8
Subaru Impreza
Nissan GT-R
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We service the following brands of cars

Car Scratch Repair Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, fixing car scratches is typically worth the investment, especially for newer vehicles or those you plan to keep long-term. Untreated scratches can lead to rust formation, which causes more expensive damage over time. Additionally, visible scratches significantly reduce your vehicle’s resale value, often by more than the cost of professional repair. For lease vehicles, fixing scratches before return can help you avoid costly end-of-lease penalties.

This is something that really depends on the severity, nature and complexity of the dent. Dent repair starts at $125 to repair a dent about 1 inch in diameter. That price increases as the size or complexity of the dent increases as well. If you were to have the dent repaired with the traditional process and factor in the cost of body fillers and paint, it is much more expensive than paintless dent repair.

Insurance coverage for scratches depends on how they occurred and your policy details. Scratches from covered incidents like accidents, vandalism, or comprehensive claims (falling objects, weather damage) are typically covered, minus your deductible. However, scratches from normal wear, parking lot dings, or your own negligence usually aren’t covered. Contact your insurance provider to understand your specific coverage before filing a claim.

Yes, Dented can handle insurance claims. We are Proud to be a repair partner for The Co-operators Insurance and an approved vendor for Wawanesa Insurance.
Car scratch repair kits can be effective for very minor surface scratches that only affect the clear coat, but they have significant limitations. These DIY solutions work best on light scratches that you can’t feel with your fingernail. However, for deeper scratches, mismatched paint colours, or scratches on complex paint finishes (metallic, pearl), professional repair delivers far superior and longer-lasting results.

Toothpaste can sometimes diminish very light surface scratches due to its mild abrasive properties, but this is not a recommended repair method. Toothpaste lacks the proper compounds for automotive paint and may actually cause additional micro-scratches or dull the finish. For any visible scratch, it’s better to use products specifically designed for automotive paint or consult a professional.

Light surface scratches that affect only the clear coat can often be rubbed out with polishing compounds and proper buffing techniques. However, this requires the right products, tools, and experience to avoid causing further damage. Scratches that penetrate through the paint layers to the primer or metal cannot be simply rubbed out and require professional repainting.

The Dented experience is similar to that of visiting a body shop, from damage assessment to repair, but differs in the actual dent repair services that we provide. At Dented, we specialize in paintless dent repair. We repair your dents without disturbing your vehicle’s factory paint. Our experts are certified paintless dent repair technicians and will provide a quality repair every time. However, some dents require the use of body fillers, paint, and other traditional body repair services. This is where a body shop is different from Dented. Traditional body shops can repair more significant damage but take longer and are generally more expensive.

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Why Dented is Regina’s Choice for Paintless Dent Repair

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE

Our vehicle repair process removes damage by sculpting the vehicle’s original body panels, using an environmentally friendly process. We don’t use paint or body fillers.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

We guarantee that all Autobody Enviro-Technology® metal sculpting will be completed to our clients’ satisfaction. It is this guarantee that makes us Calgary’s Most Trusted Auto Body Shop.

AUTOBODY ENVIRO-TECHNOLOGY

Autobody Enviro-Technology involves repairing an automobile’s exterior panels using the most environmentally friendly processes possible.

DENT REMOVAL

The Paintless Dent Repair process starts by gaining access to the back side of the dent. The dent technician will select one of the many specialty tools to massage the dent with, as the tools vary in size, shape, and strength.

DOOR DINGS

The first step in removing a door ding is to polish out all impact scratches from the dent, so the painted surface is clear for massaging the dent out.

HAIL REPAIR

Hail Damage affects mainly the horizontal panels on a vehicle: the hood, the roof, the trunk, the tops of the front fenders, and the tops of the rear quarter panels.

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