scratch repair

Fix minor damage

Scratch repair is the process of fixing scratches on a surface—typically automotive paint, wood furniture, or electronic screens.

The term covers both the action and the products used: I need to do some scratch repair on the hood or Pick up some scratch repair at the auto store.

Methods range from rubbing compounds and touch-up pens to professional refinishing.

Related
  • buffAvid fan; also burnish
  • polishSmooth by rubbing
  • scuffSurface scrape or scratch
  • dentShallow surface depression
  • gougeConcave carving blade

filler · sandpaper · wet sanding · touch-up · touch up paint · clear-coat · swirl · paint correction · compound · rubbing compound · wax · blemish · nick · paint · rubbing · body shop · finish · mar

Opposites
severity of damage addressed

scratch repairframe repair

Fixing a supporting skeleton

collision repair · foundation repair · dent removal · complete overhaul · dent repair

repair vs. damage action

scratch repairscratching

Raking with nails

keying · defacing · marring · scuffing · vandalism

repair vs. neglect

scratch repairneglect

Failure to provide care

deterioration · abandonment · disrepair · deferred maintenance

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G