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JD Autobodywork

Service · Camberwell SE5

Car scratch repair in South East London

Some scratches polish out in twenty minutes. Others need filling, repainting, and blending. The trick is knowing the difference — and pricing each job for what it actually is, not for the worst case.

Detail finish on a glossy black panel

A scratch isn’t a single problem — it’s a category of problems that range from “wipe with polish” to “respray the panel”. The right shop tells you which one yours is honestly.

Types we fix

  • Surface scuffs that haven’t broken the clear coat (polish out)
  • Clear-coat scratches (wet-sand and polish)
  • Through-the-paint scratches (fill, paint, blend)
  • Deep gouges that have hit the metal (rust prevention, fill, paint, blend)
  • Key marks across multiple panels
  • Vandalism repair with insurance documentation if needed

How it works

  1. 01

    Send a photo

    WhatsApp a close-up. We can usually tell from a photo whether it's a polish-out job or a repaint — and price it accordingly.

  2. 02

    Right method, right price

    Surface scratches polish out. Deeper ones need wet-sanding plus polish. Through-the-paint scratches need filling, painting, and blending.

  3. 03

    Fix and finish

    Same-day for surface scratches. 1–2 days if it needs paint and blending.

  4. 04

    Drive away

    Pay on collection. 12-month guarantee on any repair that involved paint.

Frequently asked questions

Will the repair be invisible?

On a polish-out job, yes. On a paint job, the repair is invisible from any normal viewing distance — we blend the paint into the adjacent panel rather than stopping at a hard edge, so there's no step.

My nail catches in the scratch — can it still polish out?

If your nail catches, the scratch has gone through the clear coat. Polish alone won't fix it; it needs paint. We can usually do a localised repair without spraying the whole panel.

How much does scratch repair cost?

Polish-only repairs from £80. Paint repairs depend on size, location, and colour — typically £150–£350 for a small area. Send photos for a real quote.

Can you match metallic and pearl colours?

Yes. We mix paint to your factory code and blend into the adjacent panel so the metallic flake direction matches.

How long does it take?

Polish-only jobs: 1–2 hours. Paint jobs: 1–2 days for the paint to cure, plus collection.

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