Bodywork Repairs in East Grinstead | Removing Dents and Car Scratches to Leave a Blemish-Free Finish

For car body and accident repairs in Smallfield, just 15 minutes away from the key service area of East Grinstead, call Auto Body Fix. We have a reputable car body shop situated to the rear of Four Oaks on Chapel Road. It is here that we undertake bodywork repairs for private motorists, fleet operators and members of the trade, most of whom choose us for the removal of car dents and car scratches. Car body repairs are a passion for our talented team.

With car dents and scratches, it isn’t always necessary to perform a full repair but, if a vehicle needs one, that is exactly what we will do.

Minor dents and car scratches might benefit from a SMART repair. This small to medium area repair technique is one that has found its way into car body shops in recent years, and it is a practice we use for bodywork repairs to keep the release of volatile organic compounds controlled while minimising costs.

Motorists from East Grinstead can usually pay for these car body repairs direct from their own pockets so as not to claim through an insurer. Indeed, it is now the case that it is primarily accident repairs that are more extensive.

Car Dents in East Grinstead

Traditionally, car dents would require a panel beater to strip an affected area and perform a cosmetic repair using pulling equipment, dollies, hammers and flips. Large-scale damage would require a panel replacement. These are the hallmarks of traditional bodywork repairs, and it should come as no surprise to learn that work of this depth would require involving an insurance company.

SMART car body repairs are faster, simpler and more affordable to perform. It is imperative that East Grinstead customers get value from our car body shop.

Panel beaters use glue sticks and pulling devices to lift out larger car dents on a panel, usually with the intention of achieving a perfectly flat surface so that the damage doesn’t require filling. Rods inserted behind car dents will also lift our car dents, and it is here where we have more success with SMART repairs.

While it isn’t always guaranteed that a SMART repair will work, it is worth trying to keep costs low and avoid the inconvenience of larger accident repairs.

Car Scratches in East Grinstead

A SMART repair might be the better option for car scratches that don’t break through the clearcoat. Traditional bodywork repairs require a technician to sand out the scratch with abrasive paper, and to refinish the panel with paint and lacquer. This is the same technique applied during the refinishing phase of accident repairs and, as you can imagine, it is both costly and extensive.

Motorists and trade clients from East Grinstead can have small car scratches dealt with at our car body shop in Smallfield using SMART repair techniques.

These car body repairs see a technician sand out the scratch with fine-grade abrasive paper without breaking through to the colour beneath. This is a skill that is especially delicate and not one that you should attempt yourself. After removing a scratch, the technician compounds and polishes the work area to restore the shine and add a protective layer of material over the panel.

It is possible for us to address car dents and scratches at the same time.

For customers who travel from East Grinstead to use our car body shop, the option to pay for work personally instead of making an insurance claim will deliver many unique benefits. In addition to faster turnaround times, fewer paint emissions into the atmosphere and lower costs, perhaps the biggest benefit of all is not having to sacrifice a hard-earned no-claims bonus.

For bodywork repairs near East Grinstead where we address dents and car scratches, call Auto Body Fix on 01342 457007.