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View our comprehensive “How To” videos that show you how to complete your repairs. Each video includes step-by-step instructions to help you skip the auto body repair shop and conveniently execute the needed repairs yourself. For slightly more extensive guidance, visit our Directions page. We recommend to read the directions before viewing the videos to fully understand the repair process.
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What You'll Pay To Fix Plastic Bumper Damage
We asked 100 body shops what it would cost to repair this bumper scuff. What You'll Pay To Fix That Scraped Plastic Bumper So you hit a curb or post at a parking lot, scuffing, maybe even cracking your front bumper. What can you do? Your options: Live with it. Wear and tear happen, right? Fix it yourself. We'll get to... -
How to Paint Your Car's Plastic Side Mirror
In this article we are going to show you how to repair paint damage on a side mirror. The process is simple enough that anyone can do it, and it only takes about 40 minutes. What you need: Factory-matched paint in a spray can Automotive spray primer Automotive spray clear coat Wax and grease remover Scuff pad Cleaning towel Masking... -
How to Paint Your Car's Rocker Panel
In this article we are going to show you how to repair paint damage on a side mirror. The process is simple enough that anyone can do it, and it only takes about 40 minutes. What you need: Factory-matched paint in a spray can Automotive spray primer Automotive spray clear coat Wax and grease remover Scuff pad Cleaning towel 220-grit... -
How to Repair Scratched Plastic Door Panels with Spray Paint
In this article we are going to show you how to repair damaged plastic door panels. The process is simple enough that anyone can do it, and it only takes about 40 minutes. What you need: Factory-matched paint in a spray can Automotive spray primer Automotive spray clear coat Wax and grease remover Scuff pad Cleaning towel 220-grit sandpaper Masking... -
How to Remove Water Spots from Your Car
In this article you'll learn how to remove water spots from your car with ScratchWizard's Water Spot Remover. What you need: Gloves Very Fine Steel Wool Towels Water Spot Remover Soapy Water or Detailer's Spray Time Required 15-30 minutes Step 1. Apply the Chemical Wash the car and work in a shaded cool area. Wear gloves. Apply a small amount... -
Repair Your Car's Peeling Interior Plastic Trim
Materials you will need: 220 and 600 grit sandpaper 1 can automotive spray primer 1 can factory-matched leather, vinyl & plastic dye. Time required: 30 - 120 minutes. Step 1: Remove trim (if possible). Removing the damaged pieces will give you the best possible repair, but with enough masking tape and paper you can repair most pieces without removal... -
How to wash and claybar your car's paint
A thorough car wash will include door jambs and a deep wheel cleaning. And if you haven't machine polished your car in 6 months, you'll also want to rub a claybar over your car's paint. Here are the materials you will need: Eazy Degreaser Bucket of soapy water preferable with a grit guard so anything that could scratch your car... -
How to detail your car's engine
Here's how you can clean up a greasy engine bay like this in about 20 minutes and have something beautiful to look at and help sell your car for more money. What you'll need: A bucket of soapy water Some rags Air blaster Soft long bristle brush Painters brush Degreaser in a spray bottle Water based dressing Time required: 20... -
Dr. Colorchip: Does it work?
What is it? A small, do-it-yourself automotive rock chip repair kit. Includes a small amount of color-matching paint custom mixed for your car, an application brush, and a proprietary excess paint remover. How does it work? You first "dab" your rock chips to "overfill" them initially. Apply an excess paint remover called SealAct to a cloth, then "wipe over" the...