Body & Paint Specialists

Dent & Scratch Repair In Dubai

Dents Pulled, Scratches Filled, Paint Matched. No Trace Left Behind.

Dents and scratches are the most common type of body damage on cars in Dubai. Parking lot dings, door bumps, trolley marks, stone chips on the highway, and the occasional scrape against a pillar or bollard. Most of this damage is fixable without replacing the panel, and in many cases without repainting it at all.

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Service Overview

What's Involved

Dents and scratches are the most common type of body damage on cars in Dubai. Parking lot dings, door bumps, trolley marks, stone chips on the highway, and the occasional scrape against a pillar or bollard. Most of this damage is fixable without replacing the panel, and in many cases without repainting it at all.

At Sunshine Auto in Al Qusais, we use paintless dent removal for clean dents where the paint is intact, and conventional repair with filler, primer, and colour-matched paint for scratches and dents that have broken the surface. The goal is always the same – make it look like it never happened.

  • Paintless dent removal (PDR) for dents with intact paint
  • Conventional dent repair with filler and respray for deeper damage
  • Light scratch buffing and polishing (clear coat scratches only)
  • Deep scratch repair with fill, prime, and colour-matched paint
  • Stone chip repair and touch-up
  • Key scratch and vandalism damage repair
  • Panel correction and reshaping for creased or stretched metal
  • Paint transfer removal from another vehicle or object
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Why Trust Us

Trust Your Car With Our Skilled Technicians In Dubai

Our facility and equipment let us thoroughly examine your vehicle. Using modern diagnostic tools combined with genuine expertise, our technicians accurately pinpoint any issue at the source — every time.

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Genuine Parts Only
Same-Day Turnaround
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When To Come In

When To Come In

Types of Dent and Scratch Damage We Fix

Small round dents from parking lot door dings
Larger dents from shopping trolleys, bollards, or low-speed impacts
Light scratches that catch the light but don't feel rough to the touch
Deep scratches where you can see primer or bare metal underneath
Stone chips on the bonnet, bumper, or front fenders from highway driving
Key scratches or deliberate surface damage
Paint transfer marks from contact with another car or object
Creased dents from sharper impacts that stretch the metal

Why It Matters

Why It Matters

What Fixing Dents and Scratches Prevents

Stops exposed metal from rusting, which spreads under the paint and becomes a bigger repair
Preserves the car's resale value by keeping the exterior in clean condition
Prevents small chips and scratches from growing as UV and sand wear the edges
Avoids RTA inspection issues caused by visible body damage

What Dubai Drivers Should Know

Dent and Scratch Repair Facts for UAE Conditions

When Paintless Dent Removal Works and When It Doesn't

PDR works on dents where the paint hasn't cracked, the metal hasn't been creased or stretched, and there's access to the back of the panel (either through an opening or by removing a trim piece). It works well on round, smooth dents from door dings, hail, and minor parking bumps. It doesn't work on sharp creases, dents on panel edges, dents where the paint has chipped, or areas with no rear access (like some double-skinned panels). The advantage of PDR is that it's faster, cheaper, and preserves the original paint, which is better for resale value than a respray. When PDR isn't an option, we move to conventional repair with the same quality standard.

How to Tell If It Needs Paint or Just a Polish

Run your fingernail across the scratch. If your nail doesn't catch, the scratch is in the clear coat only and can usually be polished out with a machine buffer. If your nail catches slightly, the scratch has gone through the clear coat into the colour layer and needs touch-up paint or a spot respray. If you can see white primer or grey metal in the scratch, it's gone through all layers and needs filling, priming, and a proper colour-matched respray. The deeper the scratch, the more urgent the repair, because exposed primer and bare metal start corroding quickly in Dubai's humid, salty air.

Why Small Damage Gets Expensive If You Wait

A stone chip the size of a pinhead costs almost nothing to touch up when it's fresh. Left untreated in Dubai's climate, the UV exposure breaks down the exposed edges, sand abrasion widens the chip, and moisture starts corroding the bare metal underneath. Within six months to a year, that pinhead chip can spread into a bubble of peeling paint the size of a coin, which now needs a proper fill, prime, and respray instead of a five-minute touch-up. The same applies to scratches: a clear coat scratch that could be polished out today becomes a paint-deep scratch once the UV finishes the job. Early repair is always cheaper.

Brands

Brands

Dent and Scratch Repair for All Major Brands

Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Lexus: PDR and painted repair with exact colour matching
Hyundai, Kia, Genesis: Dent removal, scratch repair, and panel respray
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen: Premium repair with factory-spec paint systems
Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, GMC, Dodge: Dent and scratch repair for sedans, SUVs, and trucks
Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche: Specialist cosmetic repair for luxury and performance vehicles
MG, Chery, Haval, Geely, GAC: Dent and scratch repair for all Chinese-brand models

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Send Us a Photo, We'll Tell You What It Takes to Fix It

Send us your car's make, model, year, and a photo of the dent or scratch. We'll tell you whether it can be done with PDR, polish, or paint, and what it costs.

Response within 60 minutes, most days
Free pickup and drop-off across Dubai
No obligation, no hidden fees
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How We Perform The Service

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Assess the Damage

We look at every dent and scratch under proper lighting to determine the depth, size, and whether the paint has been compromised. This tells us which repair method to use – paintless removal for clean dents, buffing for surface scratches, or conventional fill-and-paint for deeper damage. We give you a clear explanation and quote before starting.

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Repair the Surface

For paintless dent removal, we access the back of the panel and carefully push the dent out using specialised tools, restoring the panel to its original shape without disturbing the paint. For scratches and dents that need paint, we fill and smooth the area, sand it level, apply primer, then spray colour-matched paint and clear coat. For light clear coat scratches, a machine polish is often enough to remove them completely.

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Blend, Polish, and Inspect

After any painted repair, we blend the new paint into the surrounding area so there's no visible edge or colour difference. The repaired area is polished to match the gloss of the original finish. We inspect under different lighting angles to confirm the repair is invisible before handing the car back.

The People Behind The Wrench

Meet The Technicians Who'll Touch Your Car

Every job is signed off by a certified specialist — not whoever's free. Here's the team you're actually trusting with your vehicle.

Senior Diagnostics Technician

12+ Years

ISTA / ODIS ScanningECU Fault Tracing

Alignment & Suspension Expert

9+ Years

Computerized AlignmentStruts & Bushings

Bodywork & Paint Specialist

10+ Years

Accident RepairColour-Matched Refinish

Electrical Systems Technician

8+ Years

Wiring & SensorsBattery & Charging
Why Sunshine Auto

Built Around Getting It Right

PDR First, Paint Only When Needed

Paintless dent removal preserves your car's original factory paint, which is always better than a respray. We use PDR whenever the dent qualifies: the paint is intact, the metal isn't creased, and there's access to the back of the panel. This saves you money and keeps the original finish untouched.

Invisible Repairs, Not Obvious Ones

A dent repair that leaves a visible paint mismatch or a scratch repair with orange peel texture is worse than the original damage. We colour-match to the exact shade, spray in a controlled booth, and polish to blend seamlessly. If you can see where the repair was done, we haven't finished.

From a Door Ding to a Full Panel, Same Standard

Whether you're fixing a single stone chip or repairing a keyed panel from bonnet to boot, we apply the same prep, paint, and quality process. Small repairs done poorly look worse than big repairs done right. Every job gets the same attention.

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“Best garage in Al Qusais, hands down. Fast and honest — they showed me the worn brake pads before replacing them.”

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Yusuf K.

Toyota Land Cruiser · 2 days ago

“Transparent pricing and they actually call before doing extra work. No surprise charges at pickup.”

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Priya S.

Hyundai Elantra · 1 week ago

“AC repair done in under 3 hours, car is ice cold again. Booked same day too.”

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Omar R.

BMW 3 Series · 1 week ago

“Free pickup from my office in Deira, dropped the car back same evening. Genuinely stress-free.”

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Layla H.

Ford Explorer · 2 weeks ago

“Had a full wheel alignment and suspension check — technicians explained everything in plain terms.”

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Ahmed S.

Lexus RX · 3 weeks ago

“Paint match on my bumper repair is flawless. You'd never know it was damaged.”

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Mariam K.

Jaguar F-Pace · 3 weeks ago

“Battery died on Sheikh Zayed Road, they had roadside assistance to me in 25 minutes.”

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Karan M.

Mazda CX-5 · 1 month ago

“Good honest service. Only wish weekend slots were easier to book.”

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Fatima A.

Renault Duster · 1 month ago

“Signed up for the Standard AMC — already saved more than the plan cost in one visit.”

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Daniel P.

Peugeot 3008 · 1 month ago

“Best garage in Al Qusais, hands down. Fast and honest — they showed me the worn brake pads before replacing them.”

Y

Yusuf K.

Toyota Land Cruiser · 2 days ago

“Transparent pricing and they actually call before doing extra work. No surprise charges at pickup.”

P

Priya S.

Hyundai Elantra · 1 week ago

“AC repair done in under 3 hours, car is ice cold again. Booked same day too.”

O

Omar R.

BMW 3 Series · 1 week ago

“Free pickup from my office in Deira, dropped the car back same evening. Genuinely stress-free.”

L

Layla H.

Ford Explorer · 2 weeks ago

“Had a full wheel alignment and suspension check — technicians explained everything in plain terms.”

A

Ahmed S.

Lexus RX · 3 weeks ago

“Paint match on my bumper repair is flawless. You'd never know it was damaged.”

M

Mariam K.

Jaguar F-Pace · 3 weeks ago

“Battery died on Sheikh Zayed Road, they had roadside assistance to me in 25 minutes.”

K

Karan M.

Mazda CX-5 · 1 month ago

“Good honest service. Only wish weekend slots were easier to book.”

F

Fatima A.

Renault Duster · 1 month ago

“Signed up for the Standard AMC — already saved more than the plan cost in one visit.”

D

Daniel P.

Peugeot 3008 · 1 month ago

“Best garage in Al Qusais, hands down. Fast and honest — they showed me the worn brake pads before replacing them.”

Y

Yusuf K.

Toyota Land Cruiser · 2 days ago

“Transparent pricing and they actually call before doing extra work. No surprise charges at pickup.”

P

Priya S.

Hyundai Elantra · 1 week ago

“AC repair done in under 3 hours, car is ice cold again. Booked same day too.”

O

Omar R.

BMW 3 Series · 1 week ago

“Free pickup from my office in Deira, dropped the car back same evening. Genuinely stress-free.”

L

Layla H.

Ford Explorer · 2 weeks ago

“Had a full wheel alignment and suspension check — technicians explained everything in plain terms.”

A

Ahmed S.

Lexus RX · 3 weeks ago

“Paint match on my bumper repair is flawless. You'd never know it was damaged.”

M

Mariam K.

Jaguar F-Pace · 3 weeks ago

“Battery died on Sheikh Zayed Road, they had roadside assistance to me in 25 minutes.”

K

Karan M.

Mazda CX-5 · 1 month ago

“Good honest service. Only wish weekend slots were easier to book.”

F

Fatima A.

Renault Duster · 1 month ago

“Signed up for the Standard AMC — already saved more than the plan cost in one visit.”

D

Daniel P.

Peugeot 3008 · 1 month ago

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Dent & Scratch Repair FAQs

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