So how should I go about fixing and charging for individual scratches?

[danforz]

Hey guys, now that I have a PC :woot: , I`ve been playing around with pads and such. I have a customer next Saturday who mentionted he may have some scratches he wants me to repair, so I`m curious how you guys go about that, both as far as products and pricing. Here is what I have in my arsenol:



LC CCS Blue, White, Yellow 5.25" pads

Sonus SFX 2

Zaino Z-PC

Meguiar`s Scratch X



I`m thinking I`d either be using MegX on a white (for more superficial scratches) and Sonus SFX 2 (yellow pad) + Zaino ZPC (white pad) for deeper ones. Sound good?



Now how much would I charge for this type of thing?

[optimusp517]

It`s a really tough subject for me as well because one problem I see is that you fix one area the rest of the car looks like crap so how do you go about that? I mean it`s too tough to say....

[danforz]

It`s a really tough subject for me as well because one problem I see is that you fix one area the rest of the car looks like crap so how do you go about that? I mean it`s too tough to say....

I`ve seen guys with buffers "spot fix" and charge handsomely many a times.

[imported_cj99si]

it might be tough to fix scratches with a PC do you plan on wetsanding as well?



Its a good question though. Though you may be able to fix a scratch fast theres a huge risk in doing so, so thats where the real value is.

[Envious Eric]

are you talking just removing the scratch by cutting away layers of paint, or are you filling it in with touch up work

[David Fermani]

If you`re actually cutting down the scratch/permantly removing it, think about how much money you`re saving someone from having it repainted. When I wet-sand and rub out scratches, I`ll charge at least $40-$50 per panel. Are you sure you want to tackle those kind of jobs with a PC? I always used a rotary with a wool pad. It`s kinda like bringing a knife to a gun fight.