Why is repairing one little scratch so expensive?
When repairing something as small as a scratch it might be necessary to repaint the entire panel. When we do this we must remove any trim and/or parts that are on that panel (i.e. moldings, handles, and mirrors). Depending on where the scratch is on the panel, we might actually have to “blend” the paint into the adjacent panel to achieve a proper color match, again, having to remove any hardware on that adjacent panel. You may have heard about companies that can do small “spot” repairs for small scratches. We have found, however, that this type of repair doesn’t last very long and you can start seeing the repair area after a year or two. If you are selling the car this might be an adequate solution to the problem, but not if you intend on keeping the car for a long time.
