Home service car dent and paint: what a doorstep mechanic can't do that a paint booth can
Paintless dent removal travels well to your gate. Painting almost never does, and here is the honest reason why.
Read the guideCar painting and denting tips from a Chennai garage
These car painting and denting tips come from Yours Automobile in Mylapore, Chennai, and are written by senior painter Prabhakaran, who has 37 years in the field. They cover what decides repair cost, how to check a scratch, how Chennai's weather affects paint, and when to repaint a panel or the whole car.
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Know your car before you pay for paint
What decides car denting and painting cost in Chennai?
Dent depth, stretched metal, panel count, colour type and blending, explained one at a time so you can read any estimate.
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Does a car scratch need repainting? How to check before you pay
The fingernail test, the layers of car paint and how to spot a dent hiding under a scratch.
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Car paint protection in Chennai: sun, monsoon and sea air
What strong sun, northeast monsoon rain and salty coastal air do to paint, and the habits that help.
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Full car repaint vs panel repaint: which does your car need?
When one panel is enough, when the whole car needs paint, and how blending hides the join.
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FAQ
About this blog
Who writes the Yours Automobile blog?
Posts are written by Prabhakaran, the sole proprietor and senior painter at Yours Automobile in Mylapore. He has run the garage for 37 years, and started out as a denter at the age of 10.
Can I ask a question about my own car?
Yes. WhatsApp a photo of the damage to +91 99419 51161 with your car model and year. We reply with what the repair involves and a rough figure.
Why doesn't the blog list prices?
Paint and labour costs change, and the same-looking dent can need very different work. The posts explain what moves the price, and you get a written estimate for your car before any work starts.
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Have a dent the blog doesn't cover?
Send a photo on WhatsApp and ask Prabhakaran directly.
