A Small Mark in Cairns Is Never Just Cosmetic
A stone chip from the highway or a scratch from a tight car park looks minor. In a humid coastal climate, it isn't. Bare metal exposed to Cairns salt air starts corroding faster than it would anywhere inland. What looks like a surface mark can become a rust spot within a season if it's left alone.
The repair process is the same as a larger job — the area gets cleaned back, filled where needed and blended so the edge disappears into the surrounding panel. A photo sent through first often gives enough information to work out the scope before the vehicle's in the workshop.
If cloudy lenses came with the chip, headlight restoration can run at the same visit. Don't let a small chip sit — call 0432 437 710 and we can usually give you a sense of the job before you've even driven in.
What the Job Covers
- Chip and scratch assessment
- Cleaning and preparing the affected area
- Colour-levelled touch-up application
- Blend check against the surrounding panel
The Small Jobs Are the Easiest to Rush — and the Easiest to Notice
A chip repair is tempting to move through quickly, and it's usually the first place you'll notice if the colour's slightly off or the edge hasn't been feathered in properly. Both steps happen properly here, however small the job looks on paper.
Chip & Scratch Repairs — Your Questions
Send Us a Photo
A picture of the damage is usually enough to give you a straight answer on scope.
Spotted a Chip or Scratch?
The sooner it's looked at, the simpler the fix.