Four depths, four fixes
Fingernail doesn't catch; looks white/hazy$50–$150 · buff
Nail catches; you can see a different shade$300–$800 · repaint panel
Grey or silver showing; will rust$300–$800 · fill + repaint
Door-to-door down one side, blended$1,000–$3,000
2026 typical ranges. Pearl and tri-coat colors, aluminum panels and long body-line scratches price at the upper end.
Why we don't just "touch it up"
Touch-up paint on anything deeper than clear coat leaves a visible blob that's worse than the scratch. A proper repair sands the scratch out, fills if there's a groove, primes, paints the panel, and blends into the next panel so the color transition is invisible. How we match and blend paint.
Bare metal in Phoenix
We don't get much rust here, but a scratch to bare metal plus monsoon humidity plus a year is enough to start it. If you can see silver, get it sealed within a few weeks even if you wait on the full repaint.
Keyed cars and vandalism
A keyed car is a comprehensive claim, not collision — no-fault, usually no rate increase, and often worth filing because it's a multi-panel repaint. Photograph it, file a police report online (the insurer will ask), and send us the photos. You choose the shop.
How long
Buff: while you wait. Single panel: 2–3 days. Keyed side: 4–6 days.
Common questions
Can a deep scratch be buffed out?
Only clear-coat scratches buff out. If your fingernail catches, the scratch is through the color and the panel needs paint — buffing just makes it shinier.
Does insurance cover a keyed car?
Yes, under comprehensive coverage. It's no-fault and usually doesn't raise your rate. Most insurers want a police report, which you can file online.
Will the repainted panel match the rest of the car?
Yes. We match the factory code, adjust for sun fade, test-spray, and blend into the adjacent panels so there's no edge.
How do I get a quote?
Text 2–3 photos to (480) 690-8998 (one close, one from a few feet back, one at an angle) or use the form on our homepage. Same business day.
Can I pay cash instead of using insurance?
Yes. Most of these repairs land near or under a typical deductible, so we always give you a cash price alongside the insurance route.
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