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Clear-coat scratch removal
Machine polishing can remove or significantly reduce suitable surface scratches, wash marks, swirls and paint transfer without repainting the panel.
Priced after photo or workshop assessment
Portal5 Thornton Street, Bolton, BL2 2BU
Car Scratch Repair Bolton
Workshop-based cosmetic scratch repair for clear-coat marks, deeper isolated scratches, paint touch-ups and cloudy headlights. We combine machine polishing, selective wet sanding and careful touch-up work without pretending to be a heavy accident-repair bodyshop.
Photo assessment required • priced on request
Cosmetic repair services
The right method for the damage—not one treatment for every mark.
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Selective wet sanding
Where appropriate, controlled wet sanding can level a suitable isolated defect before the area is refined by machine. It is only used after assessment.
Priced after photo or workshop assessment
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Paint touch-ups
Stone chips and deeper isolated scratches can be cleaned, carefully touched in and refined for a neater, protected result when a full panel respray is unnecessary.
Priced after photo or workshop assessment
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Headlight restoration
Cloudy or oxidised plastic headlight lenses can be corrected and protected to improve clarity and the overall appearance of the vehicle.
Priced after photo or workshop assessment
Work we can assess
Light scratches contained within the clear coat
Swirl marks, haze and wash damage
Isolated stone chips and paint touch-ups
Paint transfer and suitable minor scuffs
Cloudy or oxidised plastic headlights
When a bodyshop is the better route
Dents that require panel reshaping
Large areas needing a full panel respray
Cracked bumpers or plastic welding
Rust, corrosion or peeling clear coat
Collision and structural damage
If the job sits outside our cosmetic-repair scope, we will say so rather than sell polishing that cannot solve the damage.
Assessment and repair
A clear route from photographs to the finished result.
Send photographs
Send a wider panel photograph, a close-up and angled daylight images so we can see the depth and extent of the damage.
Assess the safest repair
We establish whether polishing, selective wet sanding, touch-up work, headlight restoration or a bodyshop referral is appropriate.
Repair and refine
The agreed cosmetic repair is completed carefully, with machine refinement used where required to blend and improve the finish.
Inspect and protect
The result is checked under suitable lighting and the repaired or refined area is protected where appropriate.
Recent paint-correction results
Real vehicles, realistic improvements.
Recent published gallery jobs involving scratches, swirls, machine polishing, paint correction or related cosmetic work.
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Stage 2 Polish + Ceramic CoatingMazda MX5
“Better than new, blown away”
— S
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Full Valet + Stage 1 Machine PolishVW Golf
“Fantastic”
— Mrs Patel
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Full Valet + Stage 1 Machine PolishAudi Q3
“Great job”
— Leon
Cosmetic scratch repair from our Bolton workshop
Assessments and repairs are completed at 5 Thornton Street, Bolton, BL2 2BU. Customers visit us from across Bolton and nearby areas for polishing, touch-ups, selective wet sanding and headlight restoration.
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Scratch repair FAQs
Straight answers before we quote.
Can every car scratch be completely removed?
No. Scratches limited to the clear coat can often be removed or significantly reduced by machine polishing. Damage through the colour coat or primer may need a touch-up, while extensive paint loss, dents, corrosion or accident damage should go to a bodyshop.
Do you repair deeper scratches?
Yes. We assess deeper isolated scratches and may use careful touch-up work, selective wet sanding and machine refinement where appropriate. The safest realistic result depends on the depth, location and condition of the surrounding paint.
Do you use wet sanding?
Yes, wet sanding is used selectively where it is suitable and safe. It is not appropriate for every mark, so the paint is assessed before any abrasive correction begins.
How much does scratch repair cost?
Scratch repair is priced on request because the method depends on the depth, length, location and number of damaged areas. Send clear photographs on WhatsApp for an initial assessment.
What photographs should I send?
Send one wider photograph showing the panel, a close-up of the damage and one or two angled photographs in daylight. The vehicle should be reasonably clean and dry so the scratch edges and paint loss are visible.
Do you restore cloudy headlights?
Yes. Headlight restoration is available for suitable oxidised or cloudy plastic lenses. The lens is assessed, refined and finished with suitable protection; internal damage or failed lamp units may require replacement.
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Show us the complete panel and the damage from several angles. We will explain what is realistically achievable and price the work before you book.