Paint & Polish Add-On

Scratch Removal for Light and Medium Clear-Coat Scratches

A key mark on the door, a bag scrape on the bumper, a rub from a hedge. If it is only in the clear coat, it can be polished out, up to ten of them in one visit.

$30 Adds about 30 min

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Questions? Call (737) 379-0956, Mon-Sat 8 AM-6 PM.

How this add-on is booked

1.Pick your package on the booking page.
2.Tick Scratch Removal when the add-ons list appears.
3.We confirm everything before we arrive.

Available as an add-on to Exterior (Essential or Luxury), Full Detail and ceramic coating bookings.

The Basics

What is Scratch Removal?

Paint has layers: primer, color, then a clear coat on top. Most everyday scratches only cut into the clear coat, and clear coat can be leveled with a machine polish so the edges of the scratch disappear. Scratch Removal does that, focusing on up to 10 light to medium scratches anywhere on the vehicle.

It is a spot repair and not a full polish. You pick the scratches that bother you and we work on those specifically, which is much cheaper than polishing the whole car when a handful of marks is what you actually see.

Our Process

How Scratch Removal Works

Walk the car with you or by photo

We identify each scratch and test it. If your fingernail catches in it, it has gone deeper than the clear coat.

Clean and mask

The area is washed and decontaminated, and nearby trim is masked off so the polish does not stain it.

Test spot

We start with the gentlest combination of pad and polish that will do the job so we remove as little clear coat as necessary.

Machine polish the scratch

The scratch is polished in small passes with a machine until it levels out, checking with a light as we go.

Wipe down and inspect

Polishing oils are wiped off so we see the true result, then we show you each area.

Who It's For

Owners with a few specific marks bothering them on an otherwise good finish
Cars with parking-lot scrapes, bag marks or hedge scratches
Anyone selling a car who wants visible blemishes cleaned up
People who need a spot fix instead of a full polish

Good To Know

Covers up to 10 light to medium clear-coat scratches. Scratches deep enough to catch a fingernail may only soften, and ones through to primer or metal cannot be polished out.
Paint transfer from another car can often be removed, which is easier than a true scratch.
If swirls cover the whole car, a full paint correction is better value than spot work.

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Scratch Removal Questions

How do I tell if a scratch is too deep?

Run a fingernail gently across it. If the nail catches, it has probably gone through the clear coat. We can still check whether it improves, but we will tell you honestly what to expect.

Will it be completely invisible?

Light and medium clear-coat scratches often disappear or become very hard to see. Deeper ones may be reduced but not erased, and we will say so before charging for it.

What if I have more than 10 scratches?

That is usually a sign a full paint correction is a better fit, since it treats the whole car at once.

Does polishing hurt my paint?

Polishing removes a very small amount of clear coat. We use the lightest approach that works and do not over-polish any one spot.

KlenCars is fully mobile. We bring our own water and power and work at your home or workplace in Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lago Vista and Pflugerville.

Ready to add Scratch Removal?

Tell us about your vehicle and we will confirm it fits before the day.