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Body care

Scratch Repair in Dubai sorted where you park

Most scratches stop short of the colour coat. We measure the depth of yours, then polish, wet-sand or fill it, depending on what that scratch really needs.

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Illustration of a technician machine-polishing a scratch out of a car's rear quarter panel

Body care

Scratch Repair in Dubai sorted where you park

Most scratches stop short of the colour coat. We measure the depth of yours, then polish, wet-sand or fill it, depending on what that scratch really needs.

tabby logotamara logoSplit into 4 payments
Chosen by 5,000+ drivers served4.9(5,550+ reviews)
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Chosen by 5,000+ drivers served4.9(5,550+ reviews)

How scratch repair works

  1. Step 1

    Show us the scratch

    Send a photo with a coin or key beside the mark for scale, or book a visit. Tell us where the car will be parked.

  2. Step 2

    Depth check and plan

    The panel is washed and inspected under a strong lamp. The technician explains which layer the scratch reached and whether polishing, sanding or a fill is the right fix, with a price.

  3. Step 3

    Correct the scratch

    Surrounding trim is taped, then the scratch is compounded, wet-sanded or filled and levelled. Progress is checked under the lamp between passes.

  4. Step 4

    Refine and protect

    A finishing polish removes haze and a protective layer goes on. You inspect the panel with us before we pack up.

Pricing

What affects scratch repair pricing

Two scratches the same length can be very different jobs. These are the things that change the price.

Scratch repair

Quote first

You see and agree the price after the depth check, before any correction begins.

  1. Scratch depth

    Clear coat marks polish out; colour-coat scratches may need sanding or a fill.

  2. Length and location

    A scratch that crosses two panels or runs over a body line takes longer to level evenly.

  3. Paint hardness and colour

    Soft clear coats and dark colours show haze easily and need more refining steps.

  4. Number of marks

    One scuff is a spot repair; a car covered in swirls is a full-panel correction.

If a scratch turns out deeper than it looked, we explain the options and the price change before carrying on.

Our promise

How we handle your paint

Clear coat is limited. We treat it that way.

Depth first

Checked before we correct

Overview

Not every scratch needs paint

Scratch repair in Dubai usually starts in a basement car park, where a tight pillar or a careless trolley leaves a line down the door. The good news is that many of those lines sit only in the clear coat, and clear coat can be levelled without repainting.

A car's finish is layered: clear coat on top, colour below it, then primer and metal or plastic. How we fix a scratch depends on which layer it reached, so the first thing the technician does is a depth check under proper light.

Light clear coat scratches and swirls are machine-polished until the edges disappear. Deeper ones may be wet-sanded flat and then polished. Scratches that expose primer are filled with colour matched to the paint code, levelled and blended so they stop catching the eye.

Heat matters here. Polishing a panel that has been baking in the afternoon sun can burn through soft clear coat, so we work on cooled panels, in shade or under cover, and take readings as we go rather than chasing a mirror finish at any cost.

Where a scratch has gone through to bare metal over a crease or a large area, a touch-up will not hold up well. We will tell you that on the spot and arrange a paint or body shop booking instead.

Before any polish touches the panel
Depth check
Home, office or basement parking
On-site
No work before you agree
Quote first
Solid, metallic and pearl
All makes

Do you need it?

Scratch repair or paint repair?

The fingernail test is a good start. Gently drag a nail across the mark.

Scratch repair

Signs it can be corrected

  1. Your nail glides over it or only just catches
  2. The scratch looks white or grey but the colour is still there
  3. It fades or almost vanishes when you wet it
  4. Marks are spread in fine swirls rather than one deep line
  5. There is paint from another object sitting on top

Likely clear coat or colour-coat damage that polishing, sanding or a fill can fix.

Paint or body repair

Signs it has gone further

  1. Your nail drops into a clear groove
  2. Bare metal, grey primer or black plastic is visible
  3. The panel is dented or creased along the scratch
  4. Rust is starting inside the line
  5. Paint is cracking or flaking around the edges

Needs paint or bodywork. We will point you to the right service rather than polish it.

The test is a guide, not a diagnosis. A photo in daylight lets us give you a clearer answer before booking.

What's covered

Scratches we remove

From faint swirls to deliberate key marks, this is what scratch repair covers.

  • Polish

    Swirl marks and wash scratches

    Fine circular marks from brush car washes and dry wiping, polished out across the panel so the paint looks clear again in sunlight.

  • Common

    Parking pillar scrapes

    Long scrapes on doors and quarters from tight basement bays, often with paint transfer that comes off before the scratch is judged.

  • Fill and level

    Key scratches

    Deep single lines that often reach the colour coat. Filled with matched paint, levelled and blended along the length of the mark.

  • Quick job

    Door handle fingernail marks

    Cup-shaped scratches behind handles from rings and nails, corrected by careful spot polishing.

  • Assessed first

    Bumper and plastic trim scuffs

    Painted bumper scratches repaired with flexible products. Unpainted textured trim is assessed separately, as polishing can mark it.

  • Add-on

    Headlight lens scratches

    Scratched or yellowed plastic lenses sanded and polished for clearer light output, then sealed against UV.

Why us

Mobile scratch repair vs. the usual route

Jumeirah Battery

The usual option

Where

At your home, office or parking bay

At a workshop, often for a day or more

Diagnosis

Depth check under a lamp before choosing a method

Panel respray quoted without testing a polish

Paint removed

Only as much clear coat as the scratch needs

Aggressive compound across the whole panel

Price

Agreed before the work starts

Confirmed at pickup

The first thing we rule out

Could it be the battery? What we test before quoting

A weak battery sits behind more faults than people expect. A quick voltage and load test tells us whether a replacement is the answer before any other work is priced.

12.6 V
Resting voltage
Read with the engine off. A charged, healthy battery shows about 12.6 V; once it drops near 12.0 V the starter usually gives up.
CCA
Cold cranking amps
The burst of current the battery can deliver to turn the engine over. Large engines and diesels need a higher figure, so we match it to your car rather than guess.
Ah
Capacity
Amp-hours: how much energy the battery stores for lights, screens, sensors and start-stop. Modern cars with heavy electrics need more of it.
Size
Case group & terminals
The physical size and which side the positive post sits on. The wrong group won't sit on the tray or reach the cables — the first thing we check before fitting.
How we read a battery before recommending anything
  • < 11.9 VFlat — load test, then replace or jump
  • 12.0 VNear empty — may not crank
  • 12.2 VAbout half — a boost charge helps
  • 12.4 VAbout 75% — healthy, keep driving
  • 12.6 V+Full — the battery isn't the problem

Care tips

How to avoid new scratches

Most scratches come from everyday habits. These cut the number of marks you pick up.

  • Skip brush car washes

    Spinning brushes hold grit from previous cars and leave swirls. Hand washing or touchless washes are gentler on the clear coat.

  • Never dust a dry car

    Dubai dust is fine sand. Wiping it off dry is like using very fine sandpaper. Rinse, then wash.

  • Pick your parking bay

    End bays and spots away from pillars, trolley returns and narrow ramps reduce door scrapes in malls and residential basements.

  • Use two buckets and clean mitts

    One bucket for soapy water, one for rinsing the mitt, so dirt does not go back onto the paint.

  • Keep things off the roof and boot

    Bags, keys and shopping placed on the car are a common cause of fine scratches around the boot lid.

  • Add protection on high-contact areas

    Film behind door handles and on the rear bumper loading edge absorbs the rubbing that causes scratches there.

Scratch Repair in Jumeirah and every area of Dubai

Home, office, basement or roadside — tell us where the car is and we'll confirm how we'll handle it.

Beyond Dubai

We also fit batteries in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Choose an emirate for its areas and arrival times.

What drivers in Jumeirah tell us

Google Reviews4.95,550+ reviews
  • Ahmed Al Mansoori

    3 weeks ago

    Battery died on my Land Cruiser outside our villa in Jumeirah 2. They arrived in about half an hour with the right size already in the van, tested the old one to show me it was finished and had the new one in within twenty minutes.

  • Priya Nair

    2 months ago

    I was sure I needed a new battery. The technician tested it in my building's basement near City Walk and said it was just drained from a dashcam. He boosted it and told me to unplug the camera. Honest, and it cost me far less.

  • Mohammed Rashid

    5 days ago

    My BMW needs the battery registered after a change and the last garage skipped it. These guys brought a proper AGM, used a memory saver so I kept all my settings, and coded it on the driveway. No warning lights since.

  • Sarah Whitfield

    last month

    Arrived a bit later than quoted because of school-run traffic on Al Wasl Road, but they called ahead to say so. The battery swap itself was quick, neat and the price matched what they told me on WhatsApp.

  • Jomar Villanueva

    6 days ago

    Second time using them for the family cars in Umm Suqeim. Same technician, remembered the cars, fitted the battery, gave me the warranty on the invoice and took the old one away for recycling.

  • خالد العامري

    2 weeks ago

    بطارية سيارتي توقفت أمام البيت في جميرا 3. وصل الفني بسرعة ومعه البطارية المناسبة، فحص القديمة أمامي وشرح لي لماذا يجب تبديلها، ثم ركّب الجديدة في ربع ساعة. سعر واضح من البداية وخدمة محترمة.

  • Deepak Sharma

    4 months ago

    Left the interior light on overnight in Al Safa. They came, jump started it and ran a test — battery still had plenty of life, so no replacement. I'll definitely call them when it does need changing.

  • Elena Petrova

    3 months ago

    Start-stop car that needs a specific EFB battery. They checked the spec before quoting and turned up with exactly the right one. Fitted in the car park at La Mer while I had lunch.

  • Faisal Hassan

    2 months ago

    Good battery, fair price and the fitting was tidy. Only note is I had to message twice to confirm the time. Once they were here it was all handled properly.

  • Anita Fernandes

    last week

    Car wouldn't start in a tower basement on Sheikh Zayed Road where the tow company said they couldn't reach. These guys came down with the battery on a trolley and replaced it in the bay.

  • Tom Bradley

    5 months ago

    Called early on a public holiday expecting voicemail. Someone answered, the van came to our villa on the beach road, new battery fitted before breakfast. That's all I wanted.

  • رانيا حداد

    3 weeks ago

    اتصلت بعد العودة من السفر وكانت البطارية فارغة تماماً. الفني فحصها أولاً وقال إنها ما زالت جيدة، فشحنها بدل أن يبيعني بطارية جديدة. أمانة نادرة وتعامل مريح جداً.

  • Vikram Menon

    7 months ago

    Battery gave up in the August heat in Al Manara. They explained why batteries last only a couple of summers here and fitted one with a longer warranty. Clear, patient and quick.

  • Grace Okonkwo

    2 weeks ago

    Quoted over the phone, and the price on the invoice was the same. Battery fitted in our compound car park in Jumeirah 1 in about fifteen minutes. Rare these days.

  • Michelle Tan

    4 days ago

    My car died at school pickup and I was blocking the lane. They were there quickly with a boost, then came to the house the next morning to replace the battery.

  • Laura Kim

    8 months ago

    Technician arrived in a marked van, in uniform, with proper equipment and explained everything he tested. Calling alone in the evening, that professionalism mattered a lot.

  • نادية الزعابي

    5 weeks ago

    خدمة سريعة وصادقة في الصفوح. طلبت بطارية جديدة لكنهم أخبروني بعد الفحص أن المشكلة في الدينامو وليس البطارية. شكراً على الأمانة.

  • Sanjay Patel

    last year

    Car had been standing three weeks while I travelled. Booked for the morning, they came to the villa, tested, replaced, done before I left for work. Saved in my phone now.

FAQ

Your Scratch Repair questions

Didn't find your question? Call +971 54 318 8600 — a real person picks up, 24/7.

Can you remove scratches without repainting?

Yes, if the scratch is in the clear coat or only lightly into the colour. Those are polished or wet-sanded flat. Scratches through to primer or metal need a colour fill or a paint repair instead.

Can scratch repair be done in basement parking?

Usually, yes. Basement bays are actually good for it because the panel stays cool and out of the sun. We need enough space to work around the panel and building permission if your tower requires it.

Will the scratch be completely invisible afterwards?

Light scratches often disappear fully. Deep key marks can usually be made much less visible, but a trace may remain at certain angles. We tell you what to expect after the depth check, before you agree to anything.

Is polishing bad for my car's paint?

Polishing removes a very thin layer of clear coat, which is why it should be done carefully and not repeatedly. We use the gentlest approach that removes the scratch and avoid working on hot panels.

Do scratch removal pens from the shop work?

Most fill the scratch with a wax or resin that hides it for a while and washes out. They can be handy for a very faint mark, but they do not level or repair the clear coat.

How long does a scratch repair take?

A single scuff can be a short visit, while swirl correction across a whole panel takes longer. The technician gives you a time estimate along with the quote once they have seen the scratch.

Found a new scratch?

Get it checked before it gets worse

Send us a photo or call +971 54 318 8600. We check the depth, give you a price, and fix it where the car is parked when the job allows.