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Learn to fix your car’s flaws, inside and out.
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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How to Repair Your Scratched Plastic Bumper
Got a bumper scuff or scratch? While not as severe as a bumper crack or dent, a trip to an auto body repair shop can still cost an average of $560, and they will probably need to keep your car for a few days. Why not fix it yourself? In this article we are going to show you how to... -
How to touch up your car's deep paint scratches
Do you have ugly deep scratches in your car's paint? Here's a technique for touching up deep paint scratches. What you need: 1 oz. scratch filling putty Lint-free cloth 2 oz. scratch leveler 0.5 oz factory-matched touch up paint fine tip paint brush Time required: 15 minutes. Step 1. Fill Scratches First apply the scratch filling putty. Step 2. Remove... -
How to Apply Pearl White Spray Paint
In this article we are going to show you how to properly apply white pearl spray paint to fix paint damage. 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... -
How to Fix Your Car's Deep Paint Scratches With Spray Paint
In this tutorial you will learn how to repair deep paint scratches using spray paint and save yourself $100s, without the typical flaws you see in spray paint repairs. What You'll Need: 2 oz. wax & grease remover Masking tape Masking paper Grey scuff pad Body filler and plastic spreader 220 grit sandpaper Aerosol primer Factory-matched automotive paint in spray can... -
How to Repair Your Car's Scraped Wheels
In this article we are going to show you how to repair common wheel damage. Anyone can do it, and it only takes about 30 minutes. What you need: Factory-matched paint in a spray can Automotive spray primer Automotive spray clear coat Glass cleaner Scuff pad Cleaning towel Fine and coarse sandpaper Masking tape and paper Time required: 30... -
How to Restore Cloudy Headlights, and Make it Last 4 Years
In this tutorial you will learn to make cloudy headlight lenses look like new in just 30 minutes using ScratchWizard's UV headlight clearcoat. The process is simple, and he repair is guaranteed to last four years. What You'll Need: 11 oz. Aerosol UV Headlight Clear Coat 1 Half-sheet 400-grit sandpaper 1 Half-sheet 600-grit sandpaper 1 Half-sheet 1000-grit sandpaper Masking tape... -
How to Recolor Automotive Leather
In this article we are going to show you how to recolor faded automotive leather. What you need: Factory-matched leather dye Leather cleaner Scuff pad Time required: 40 minutes. Step 1. Clean Area Clean the area with cleaner. Step 2. Scuff Area Scuff the area thoroughly with a grey scuff pad. Step 3. Apply Dye Apply multiple light coats of... -
Auto Paint Kit: Fix Deep Car Scratches with ScratchWizard™
ScratchWizard™'s exclusive process makes it easy to repair automotive paint scratches and chips. The reason? It uses scratch filling putty to create a FLAT foundation for the repair paint. The result: blob, and scar scratch and chip repair. Easy application. Works on plastic and metal. Includes factory-matched paint. Save $1000s vs. body shop repairs. Learn: How ScratchWizard™'s WizardPutty™ creates flat... -
Apply automotive base coat paint with spray gun
In this article we are going to teach you to prepare your spray gun, apply automotive paint, and clean your spray gun. What you need: HVLP Spray Gun Automotive Paint Sandpaper Wax & Grease Remover Paint Thinner Respirator Air Compressor Time required: 30 minutes. Step 1. Wetsand the car part Wetsand the entire part with 600 grit sand paper. When...