Car scratch repair & car dent repair near me

Rapid Paintwork are experts in car dent and scratch repairs. This includes the very common bumper scuff repairs. We are up to 75% cheaper than local car body shops in and around our core locations like Reading, Basingstoke, Portsmouth and Bath.

What is a car scratch?

A car scratch is a mark or abrasion on the paint of a car. It can be caused by a variety of things, such as:

• Contact with another car. This is the most common cause of car scratches. It can happen when two cars are parked too close together, or when they are driving too close together and one car sideswipes the other.
• Contact with a hard object. This can happen if your car scrapes against a curb, a tree, or another object.
• Dirt and debris. If dirt and debris get trapped under your car’s clear coat, they can scratch the paint when you drive.
• Chemicals. Some chemicals, such as those found in car washes, can damage your car’s paint.

The severity of a car scratch can vary depending on the depth of the scratch. A shallow scratch may only damage the clear coat, while a deep scratch may damage the paint itself.

If you have a car scratch, you may be able to remove it yourself. There are a number of products available at car parts stores that can help you remove light scratches. However, if you have a moderate or deep scratch, or you aren’t confident in car body repairs then we’re the experts. We offer mobile car scratch repair services meaning we come to you. We’re up to 75% cheaper than using a car body shop and we’re much more convenient. We can even come out the same day.

We work on brands like Lamborghini, Bentley, Lotus, TVR, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Audi, BMW, Vauxhall, Ford, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Porsche, Range Rover, Citroen, Renault, Volkswagen, Mazda and other popular brands.

We offer the best quality from start to finish, and offer a lifetime guarantee for the work we do. That’s how certain we are about our workmanship.

As experts in car scratch repair, we also offer our expertise for car dent repairs.

What is a car dent?

A car dent is a depression in the metal body of a car. It can be caused by a variety of things, such as:

• Contact with another car. This is the most common cause of car dents. It can happen when two cars are parked too close together, or when they are driving too close together and one car sideswipes the other.
• Contact with a hard object. This can happen if your car scrapes against a curb, a tree, or another object.
• Hail. Hailstones can dent cars, especially if they are large and fall with a lot of force.
• Wind. Strong winds can sometimes cause car dents, especially if the car is parked with its doors open.
• Debris. If a large piece of debris, such as a rock, hits your car, it can cause a dent.

The severity of a car dent can vary depending on the size and depth of the dent. A small dent may be only cosmetic damage, while a large or deep dent may affect the structural integrity of the car.

If you have a car dent, you ought to seek a specialist like Rapid Paintwork. There are a number of methods we offer for removing car dents, such as:

• Paintless dent repair (PDR). PDR is a method of removing dents without having to repaint the car. A PDR technician will use specialised tools to push the dent back out from the inside.
• Dent pulling. Dent pulling is a method of removing dents by using a suction cup or other device to pull the dent back out. This should be carried out by a specialist car dent repairer to prevent further damage or warping.

As mobile car dent repair specialists we can come to you at a time and place that suits you. We’re up to 75% cheaper than going to a car body shop and our results are incredible. Take a look at our gallery for a full selection of before and afters.

What areas do we carry out dent and scratch repair?

We cover a range of areas including but not limited to: Reading, Southampton, Swindon, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth, Bath, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Surrey.

Key places we typically travel to for car dent and scratch repair

Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Ascot, Basingstoke Winchester, Andover, Oxford, Didcot, Abington, Wantage, Witney, St Albans, Luton, Aylesbury, Windsor, Watford , Epsom, Woking, Guildford, Horsham, Farnham, Aldershot, Camberley, Wokingham, Winchester, Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Bournemouth, Newbury, Warminster, Trowbridge, Bath, Corsham, Chippenham, Swindon, Gloucester and Cheltenham.