Car Scratch Repair: Wet Sanding Deep Scratches... it's complicated!

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Car scratch repair can be a very difficult thing to understand, and when you throw wet sanding deep scratches into the mix... it gets even more difficult. In this video I share my professional strategies to car scratch repair through wet sanding, and even wet sanding some deep car scratches! Deep scratches can be difficult to assess, so here I explain not only what I do, but also how I came to the conclusion of how to attack this specific scenario of fixing deep car scratches! I also break down the wet sanding process, how to, why, what, when to keep going, and when to stop in order to bring the most value to your customer as a professional auto detailer! Follow along as Wilson Auto Detailing sheds some light on this complicated subject of wet sanding, and car scratch repair!
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@rickyyt7305 3 года назад

You have the heart of a teacher.

@barryoverton1947 4 года назад

One of the best (non- professionally produced) instructional videos that I have seen. This young brother is articulate, systematic, detailed, sensitive and alert to communicate all steps and give texture and insight to important additional points. I wish he could work on my vehicle. I need an overall wet sanding for my Maxima. Didn't look to see (yet) where he is. Great job!

@louammirati6429 5 лет назад

I watch a lot of diy videos and I can’t say I’ve ever felt the need to comment. You have a ton of talent. You’re also very good at detailing cars. I would fully trust your opinion and consider your time a value and that’s just from watching a RU-vid video.

@billywilliam7747 5 лет назад

I love this guy, very passionate and tells all the truth about what he is doing. Cool stuff. You deserve more. Great Thanks

@mikecotton460 3 года назад

This is by far the best explanation of wet sanding I've seen, thanks.

@codyd8084 6 лет назад

Hey man, been watching your videos for awhile I just wanted to take a sec to let you know your inspirational and you have a very bright future, thanks for all the info you give your viewers can't express how much your appreciated. Stay blessed luke

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for all that encouragement cody, it means more than you know! Let me know if you need anything!

@nancypenarrieta4741 Год назад

@@wilsonautodetailing so true Thank your

@CrisbysHangout 11 месяцев назад

I agree with the other comment in this video although this is an older video I'm going to be starting a mobile detail business soon and me being a newbie your videos are very informative I'm not sure I'm ready trying to remove scratch damage like this yet but you certain explain things very well. I know at some point I'll need to do this I'm kinda nervous about that

@housebaelishgaming 2 года назад

Truly the officer dangle of Auto Body repair (in seriousness I appreciate your detail and not just hyperlapsing the repair as lazy tubers do I appreciate you)

@mikechung4849 6 лет назад

Dude great video! Scratched my car on a pillar and for a guy who had no idea what he was doing, this video has helped tons. Cheers!

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

I’m so glad!!

@derrickabare9986 3 года назад

Great video. My rule of thumb is if you can bend a finger nail on the scratch its body shop time . I do the nail test in front of the customer and explain to them that although I can make it look alot better it wont completely be removed .

@sirjabbas 5 лет назад

Great vid and explanation. Did freak out when I saw how much sanding you did on the panels, but the final result was brilliant considering what had happened to that car. Good stuff :)

@DM-nn6zb 6 лет назад

You could be a professional teacher !! Realy. it's a good job and smart explination. Thanks

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Thanks man :D

@danielbob4310 Год назад

I was correcting luggage scratches on my bumper and after wet sanding the black paint turned white, I got freaked out that I have damaged the paint, hence I searched for videos like this for information. Thanks for assuring me I was doing it the correct way

@mscandys549 4 года назад

You’re a genius. I just can’t get over it. How do you learn from a family member are used as well attentive being self taught.

@angelacollier9256 4 года назад

Completely thorough explanation, nothing is missed. No need for questions. Very good! 👍👍👍

@harrydunkley5300 4 года назад

Some dope detailing tips from Big Tasty himself

@JDMomJAN 3 года назад

I've always found tar and glue remover to be a less aggressive but very effective transfer remover. Very good presentation BTW... You just earned a new sub 👍

@leathaface187 5 лет назад

Very impressive. Thank you for the very clear explanations

@mscandys549 4 года назад

Thank you I’m a say in layman terms you saved my ass. I just recently scratched up my black Buick enclave on a mailbox from one end of the passenger side to the other end. My husband is furious so am I. Having worked for five years at a factory sanding parts buffing parts and painting parts for Detroit Michigan he doesn’t believe that I have the knowledge to do this what you’re doing. However I’m gonna try to do it your way and I believe it will work and I will have to come back and post m

@rrvaughn820 4 года назад

How did it go??

@Actias1974 4 года назад

Once again. Husband was right.

@mscandys549 4 года назад

Reise Vaughn My husband won’t allow me to try this on my Buick enclave. Guess he will pay for the paint job however I know I could do it

@DreamRoadRonny 3 года назад

it’s your car do what you want..

@johng5417 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video. Very helpful. How much time did you spend and how much did you charge? Just trying to get an idea of what to charge for something like this. Thanks again

@SlingSuds Год назад

I've been afraid of doing wet sand because it seems so hard to get the Shine back. After you wet sanded and the water dried up oh man it would have been heart attack time for me but once you polished it it looked so good. I'm going to try what you did on my car, I just don't have big scratches like that, maybe I'll go off roads into the brush, I should get a few good scratches then. Wish me happy thoughts.!

@j-deezy321 3 года назад

I love that you take the time to do it right success is yours my friend

@kipprecoy6096 6 лет назад

You should look into a good paintless dent repair guy (pdr)... That "charictor line" could be flatened out using pdr.. Then always remember 3000p fold it over and get in the scratch.. Thanks your awsome

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Thanks Kipp!

@MiggityMike 6 лет назад

Is there a person or company you recommend near Seattle, WA that has similar passion and attention to detail as you? I basically threw away $300 when I went to Car Toys to get my vehicle detailed. It's hard to find good people that care about their customers and business. You take a lot pride in your work. I appreciate how thorough and thoughtful you are with your lessons. Thank you for the videos!

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Hey mike! I’m so sorry about that! No I don’t know anyone in Seattle right now! But I will let you know if I do! Thanks my man!

@adrianguillen7991 6 лет назад

Shine doctor auto spa, located 1041 unit c 85st ave se, Olympia, wa.. I follow him on Instagram and he is great. I also do detailing but I’m located in the tri cities area

@rlikemoney 6 лет назад

I'll do it for 300. And I'll throw in a bottle of touchup paint mixed just for you and your car.

@adrianlochrie2044 5 лет назад

Adrian guillen you are located in the tri cities? So am I and I’m looking for someone to repair a scratch on my car. Are you interested?

@jlmagana 5 лет назад

Hi son... I'm a 62 year old disabled man that owns a 2001 MB E430 that I LOVE... Its mint and I have tried to learn how to detail my own car. Not for business but for my own pleasure. In my attempt to learn, I screwed up and went thru the clear coat and paint in various places. I tried to SPRAY PAINT my mistakes with the use of ONE TOUCH DIRECT and it turned into a WORLD WAR III lololol... Well, I guess that's how you learn. But now, I forked over a lot of money and had the car REPAINTED and NEW CLEAR COAT all over.... Looks like brand new again. No orange peel but I want to give it a SHOW CAR TREATMENT and want your advice. Remember I'm disabled but I can move pretty well before I have to hit the bed lololol. Please also remember that now I live from the government so my income is very very limited. I have 2 DA's and a rotary and a bunch of colored foam discs which I can only know the difference by touching them cause I really don't understand what the colors mean. I want to do this all the way till the CLEAR COAT part. I would be blessed if you gave me your opinion on the 1, 2 3's of steps I should take to reach my goal, and if I REALLY NEED TO BUY a special wax or brand or something or can I work with just commercial stuff. I follow you're for a while and admire your knowledge. I live in SAN ANTONIO TEXAS so HEAT HEAT HEAT.. even though she sleeps in the garage. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU COULD PROVIDE and I hope I don't distract you from more important stuff you might have on your agenda. OLD MAN W/A CAIN aka Leo

@ipeemilk2011 5 лет назад

Look at a video to see the difference between pads Chances are you are using a cutting pad and staying In one spot for a long period of time

@sujalroderiquez8961 5 лет назад

I wish you were here in California! I would definitely have you detail my car. Learning how to take care the proper way of my car through your videos. Love the way you teach and you are very passionate about your work.

@gorsignups 3 года назад

This video does a good job of showing what to expect along the way.

@richardsanford5459 2 года назад

Hi Wilson. Regarding the scratch you could not remove have you considered doing a touch up like Chris Fix. I know it requires more work but at this point the scratch seems just too deep and cut into the base (maybe)? Great and honest video. Thanks.

@iwayned 2 года назад

Good detail. back to the master class.

@flycatchful 5 лет назад

Finally an honest professional detailer!

@mikebruchmann6166 5 лет назад

This is awesome.. Very inspirational, learned so much within 30 minutes!

@irisoconnell2979 5 лет назад

I think your the type of guy that would be good at anything you do.

@jakeornot6306 5 лет назад

I had turned off the computer and was headed for bed, but I was bothered by what I'd been told at the body shop today, and then figured I'd better get more information about fixing a deep scratch. Knowing nothing about such work, I had a bad feeling when the guy at the body shop said that in order to fix a 5-inch "keyed" deep scratch to metal on the hood, he would have to sand and repaint the entire hood. Even being stupid, I thought, That's not good. All that original paint on this 30 year old car will be removed?"And then you came to the part where you stated that a total redo would not be as resilient, and that's where I stopped the video. There is no way I'm going to let anyone remove the original paint on this otherwise beautiful car for one 5 inch deep cut to the metal on the hood. I've got to figure out what to do and who to take the car to. Thank you. -- Question: Was there any way you might have done a narrower sanding so that the good paint wasn't affected.

@jtm1979 6 лет назад

Actually woolpad creates less heat than foam pad and is safer that way. The cutting power of wool comes from deeper bite. Have you tried Rupes? My rotary colletcts dust.

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Yes I love Rupes a lot!

@Bikemaddad 2 года назад

Brilliant vid. Thanks so much.

@rickbecker3239 6 лет назад

Nice job, Luke! A big message in your video for me has to do with managing customer expectations. I may have missed this part ( I apologize if I did) but can you describe how satisfied the customer was with the results? I would like to think that you saved her hundreds of dollars by avoiding the body shop.

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Absolutely Rick! THat is probably the most difficult part of detailing in general!

@ZombieFeathers 6 лет назад

Wow, when you pointed the camera at that scratch I went daaaaaaaaamn

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Hahahahahahaha yaaaa...

@Sci-Fi_Fan296 6 лет назад

Your comment is so right and funny! lol

@jayc2632 5 лет назад

0:45 🤩

@Fancy_PotHead 5 лет назад

Can't believe i had to go and find a video made by an american to get a decent How to fix scratches with good explanations and all. Thank you from France; now i have work to do...!

@j-deezy321 3 года назад

It would have been a good idea to do Paintless dent removal in between the transfer removal and the wet sanding

@TheEVANWORKS 6 лет назад

Luke, could you estimate how much lacquer finish you put on the towel before you applied it to the paint? Thanks, your videos help me so much.

@kevinwilson6270 6 лет назад

Evan Huff just a fair amount the thinner doesnt harm the clearcoat. 321 auto detailing

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

I wouldnt worry about it too much! Just a little dap will do for most jobs! But again laquer thinner really is not going to hurt the clear coat, assuming your not being dumb

@crisworkizer 6 лет назад

Naw bro you did a kick ass job on that . Remarkably better she needs to drive better or hit a body shop for a couple of grand.. you killed that on bro. Awesome job Luke.

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Thanks Cris!!! You rock!!

@totom5095 3 года назад

Super clear explanation 👌👍

@Drivingmad44 4 года назад

Very informative, great explanation all the way through.

@lynolad 2 года назад

When you said if wet sanding doesn't work its permanent if that's the case wouldn't you keep going using more & more courser sand paper till the scratch is gone/basically gone them use body filler sand that down then prime, paint & clear coat?

@FederalOz 2 года назад

Yo great video bro I have a question about how to get rid of spray paint drips and also how to blend it in the stock paint

@kellykathymcdaniel7834 Год назад

Can you also use a 2000 grit sanding disk with a drill and loop/hook pad?

@arthaas6671 Год назад

Did you apply any clearcoat to replace what you sanded off?

@WhiteGuysMadder Год назад

Can I use a touch up pen/clear then wet sand then compound/polish for the scratches that are still present?

@erictownsend8711 4 года назад

very thorough, learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.

@amazonwarrior7126 5 лет назад

Thanks Friend for the info, I got some deep scratches on my door panel and after 30 years driving accident free I cannot believe I have done this with a concrete short drive way post, so I gone to try it, just as well my wife dide 'nt do it.

@CERTI0151 4 года назад

What happens if you have scratches from backing into a wall? My car has a scratch going down the rear bumper from backing into the corner of my porch. It’s not that bad really it’s mostly just got brick dust on it. But it’s definitely gone through the clearcoat and maybe the paint underneath. It’s small though, so maybe I can hide it or something?

@goldenultra 2 года назад

To hide it temporarily you can use haze.

@mwout7234 3 года назад

Thank you, great video.

@Scjdrilldesigns 5 лет назад

Thanks Luke. I have a small area where my black SUV lost a battle with a concrete poll at the bank. 😠 Hopefully nothing more than magic eraser will do the trick. Any videos on scratched trim?

@thishandleisalreadytaken Год назад

This guy is out here in his boxers showing RU-vid how to fix scratches. Dedication !

@777AndrewR 6 лет назад

Great video on scratch repair real scary for beginners for sure. Would Citrol be as effective or less effective on this? I'm sure customer was happy? Maybe you can do future video q&a etc on pricing quote on this and discussing parameters to client .

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

I definitely will do that for a future video andrew!!

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

I think citrol would be a little less effective on this, for jobs like this, you are looking at something strong like the laquer thinner to do the job

@MustangGuru 2 года назад

on a deep scratch that didn’t get though the paint, could you just prep (clean out the scratch) then fill it with clear wet sand the area then buff out to fix the area?

@dennisrundle295 5 лет назад

Great info on scratches you are a pro, !!!!!

@joliewu8625 3 года назад

Hi Luke! the white scratches that are still apparent after you wet sanded, does that mean those scratches are too deep and as deep as to the primer? I have scratches right now that are white and I can feel with my fingernails (i know its not paint transfer bc the I rubbed against something red), does that mean it's already very deep and I shouldn't wet sand it? Scratches white, my paint is mazda's deep crystal blue. Thanks!

@luisontiveros5692 4 года назад

So I just crashed my atv into the drivers door and there’s this huge huge scratch on the bottom of the door do you have any tips for me ? I know the scratch is deep the rim hit it

@kingh2310 4 года назад

My car was scratched in a parking lot by another car. Would this also work for deep scratches where the pain of the car came off?

@joegeorge3889 2 года назад

Very informative

@tonymeehan7859 5 лет назад

is that you Barry Goldberg??

@chrischris850 6 лет назад

Great job.

@veracstrongvcs5806 Год назад

Beyond excellent. Please HELP...how can I remove goo gone automotive from door. I tried alcohol, it doesn't fully work and it damaged paint on car. Plz respond. Vera

@KG-gf2jo 5 лет назад

Great video as always. It came out great, but why straight to the polish without compounding first?

@scottrichardson4597 5 лет назад

Because he used every word in the dictionary and ran out

@ayeshash2001 4 года назад

Hi - I have a Tesla. The scratches I had were deep where you could see the metal. I applied the touch-up paint (not exact match but ok), then wet sanded, used rubbing compound, polish and selant. All by hand, The minor scratches are all gone. The paint application is still visible and in one spot i can still see the metal. Suggestion please. Also what I can't seem to get rid of is the cloudy look around the scratch after wet sanding. Please advice. Thanks.

@JohnathanConaway 6 лет назад

Hey Luke, I appreciate your vids, need a recommendation though. Don't ask me how but for the first time ever I finally managed to scratch the heck out of my rear bumper. It looks like you got a foot long bar and scraped it on the back in a couple of spots, it's pretty rough. should I try to add filler putty after cleaned, even it out, and get an air brush to add the paint? Then coat it of course.

@colonluis9441 5 лет назад

What process do you reccomend for small and thin scratch that did not go thru the paint?

@mrheisenberg72 6 лет назад

Great effort mate

@PritchyTurbo2000 5 лет назад

Brilliant video dude

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!

@Top_Notch_Tom 6 лет назад

Hey buddy, great video. I like seeing all the many methods you use to tackle paint transfer, many that I haven’t thought to use. Just my opinion, however whenever I see paint transfer- I just go straight to wool pad on rotary, presta ultra cut compound, about 1000 rpms and BAM 💥 paint transfer gone in 30 seconds No wet sanding, no chemicals and if it’s just that isolated area, don’t even need a finishing polish. Try it out! It’s a great compound and much safer than using acetone. Very very effective and saves a ton of time for paint transfer/ paint defect removal. Keep up the good work, I appreciate your tips

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Thats certainly one way to do it!!! I like to take the paint transfer off before I start removing the scratch just because I can assess easier at that point, but I like the efficiency!

@wadetaylor3195 4 месяца назад

What if you had sanded through the clear coat, would your insurance have you covered you for the repair?

@ZenZooZoo 5 лет назад

Sorry if you answered this and I missed it but why don’t you remove the dent before fixing the scratch?

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

I’m not a dent repair guy 😬

@omarlacanilao8039 3 года назад

vèry well said..

@yeahyou3700 5 лет назад

Luke, what happen if you go car wash? Does it go back to being cloudy ?

@djcelestial86 3 года назад

What should kind of compound should I use on a lighter colored car after wet sanding? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Should I use a cutting compound than a polish after wet sanding?

@oldmanJ Год назад

Go on the side of caution,Polish it then if it's not to your liking use a light cutting compound,if you remove to much clear it may be a panel respray a real pain in the butt

@jayautoenthusiast7602 5 лет назад

Just wondering about car to car paint transfer, will this process be the same? I expect there is obviously clear coat transfer with that.

@zacharyepling9717 6 лет назад

Been watching your videos for a while now and they have helped me a ton! ive just been wondering, did you go to a detailing training class or just learn the "tricks of the trade"? I was looking at the Detail Kings training seminars but wasn't sure if it would be worth it... Thank you!!

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

I did not actually, and really I dont think they are very beneficial just because the information is out there, like on this channel, so I just dont think paying to get it is the best idea, and the truth is, all these detailing schools are pushing their own products, and I just have a thing against that

@zacharyepling9717 6 лет назад

Wilson Auto Detailing I had noticed that on all of their videos as well. Thank you for the reply!

@sagishimshon 6 лет назад

HOW TO YOU KNOW WHEN TO STOP SANDING? in order not to hurt the cleancoat?

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

Its one of those things that only real experience will show you

@playaboy82 6 лет назад

12:30

@ms3er396 5 лет назад

Reality is one needs a paint thickness gauge. I would NEVER wet sand on a surface like that without measuring it first and along the way.

@timblackwell3196 4 года назад

That was great!

@Anonymous-mv9bm 3 года назад

I wanna learn this now

@irvingmarmolejo9713 5 лет назад

Can I use a sand disc with a da polisher for wet sanding ?

@tortron 3 года назад

I've done it for orange peel. But 1500-2000 grit and be careful because you will go through any edges real quick

@mikeinSD 5 лет назад

Just out of curiosity how much would it cost for you to do a job like this?

@marksharp3653 6 лет назад

Luke, I'm really concerned about all the spay vapors your inhaling. I notice you have a persistent cough. I stared wearing a mask it helps a lot. I know you have to narrate, but just saying. I just an concerned about your long term health. I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you please take care of your self. Mark

@MrFadicuz 4 года назад

hi mate you are so good very nice explanation and very nice job and video and i wish you in Sydney i want you to remove scratches from my doors car // i went to shop Auto dye he told me its gonna coast me 1500 dollars for 2 doors some scratches i wish i can do the same your job to my car but i am going to tray please only write the thinks you used the materials using in polish the car//can i do the job for polish my car without Sander Buffer thanks very much

@dougclark787 2 года назад

After u wet sand is it gonna leave small scratches behind?

@polly-annaalzua-blanco7643 3 года назад

what grit sandpaper do u use?

@elizabethnausicaa 5 лет назад

Helpful, thank you!

@kellykathymcdaniel7834 Год назад

What about using a black “colored” wax in this case?

@gabrielmonarrez1732 4 года назад

How much would you charge for a correction job just like this? (i.e. scratches from the front drivers side down to the back)

@jahdel.j 6 лет назад

Hey Luke new subscriber. I too am a professional auto detailer who just recently started an auto detailing company. You did with that scratch was truly amazing job with scratch.it look like its been repainted by a body shop.i'm amazed by what just wet sanding can do a to scratch.Having done by an auto detailer can safe someone a couple of thousands by a body shop. Keep up the great work my man!!! It doesn't get better than that!

@stiboost6106 Год назад

How much would you charge for something like this to be repaired?

@lukewright9145 Год назад

What soap is in your soap water

@breeze5763 5 лет назад

So if I have a deep scratch and it's kind of dented can I just put the body filler over it or do I have to pop the dent out?

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

I would imagine that you will need to pop out the dent

@bigdogbulldog9912 6 лет назад

Good job Luke👌👌👌👌

@wilsonautodetailing 6 лет назад

THanks man!

@kenmcf 5 лет назад

I have seen alcohol, acetone, and lacquer thinner for removing "paint" left from scratches...do u have a preference, although I see you used lacquer thinner.

@JesusHernandez-lv4rx 4 года назад

You can also use gasoline

@DerrinScola Год назад

What do you charge for scratch removal

@50hellkat2 3 года назад

why not use touch up paint on more severe scratches and then wet sand after a few days if dryjng then wet sand them and polish

@1983skeletor 5 лет назад

Was going to tell you not to use the yellow towel lol. I used a green micro on a boat rub rail. Wasnt impressed lol. Took hours to remove the dye.

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Hahaha yes it can be a bear for sure

@JESUSISKING77742 5 лет назад

I can tell you watch a lot of ammo nyc. I think it wouldve helped if you used some bondo and a touch up paint marker then sanded and compounded

@WelcomeToMyHead 4 года назад

As a pro detailer myself, not true.. I would not be using bondo on such small scratches.. I would only look to use bondo and paint if the scratches have gone completely through the paint itself, not just through the clear coat. Personally, I would’ve continued wet sanding a bit further to level out those scratches, compounded and then polished. But bondo? No.. not for these.