How do I know if I need deep scratch repair instead of standard scratch repair?

If your fingernail catches in the scratch, or you can see primer or metal at the bottom of it, you need deep scratch repair. If the scratch is smooth to the touch, standard scratch repair (polishing) is usually enough.

Will the repaired area match the rest of my car?

We color-match to your factory paint code and blend the repair into the surrounding panel. The result is a major improvement that blends well; deep or long damage may leave a faint trace visible only on very close inspection.

Should I repair a deep scratch right away?

Yes — especially if metal is exposed. Bare metal oxidizes fast in our coastal climate, and a rust spot is a much larger repair than the original scratch.

Deep Scratch Repair South Florida

Deep Scratch Repair Fort Lauderdale — Fix Scratches Down to Primer and Metal

When a scratch is deep enough to catch your fingernail, it has cut through the clear coat and color layers — sometimes all the way to primer or bare metal. Polishing alone cannot fix it. Eco Car Care’s deep scratch repair rebuilds the paint layers and refinishes the panel so the damage disappears into a smooth, color-matched finish.

When a Scratch Needs More Than Polishing

A deep scratch is one that has broken through the paint system. You can usually feel it catch a fingernail, and you may see a different color at the bottom of the scratch — white or gray primer, or the dull sheen of bare metal. On bare-metal scratches, rust can start quickly in South Florida’s humidity, so prompt repair matters.

Because material is missing, the repair has to rebuild what was lost. This is not a polish job — it is a controlled refinish of the damaged area.

Our Deep Scratch Repair Process

We clean and prep the scratch, prime any exposed metal, build the repair back up with color-matched paint, and apply clear coat. The area is then color-sanded and polished so it blends with the gloss and texture of the surrounding panel.

Pricing is quote-based and depends on the length and depth of the scratch and the panel involved. Submit a request with a photo and we will respond within 24 hours.

Quote-Based Pricing

Deep Scratch Repairis priced per vehicle after we assess the damage. Submit a request — include a photo if you can — and we'll respond with a firm quote within 24 hours. There's no charge until you approve the price.

Related Services

Damage within the clear coat — swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation — is handled by our paint correction service. If you're not sure whether you need correction or repair, send us a photo and we'll point you to the right service.