Servicing South East Melbourne
Dent & Scratch Direct
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Mobile Scratch Repair Across South East Melbourne

Scratches can appear minor, but when the paint surface is damaged, leaving them untreated can lead to further deterioration. We professionally repair, colour-match and blend scratches to restore the surrounding finish.

We come to your home or workplace, with suitable repairs completed on site.

Why Early Repair Matters

When a scratch breaks through the paint, the exposed surface can deteriorate over time, particularly with moisture and weather exposure.

Repairing the damage early helps protect the surrounding paintwork and prevent a minor scratch from becoming a more extensive repair.

What We Repair

  • Scratches through the clear coat or paint
  • Trolley and car park scrapes
  • Key scratches and vandal marks
  • Scuffs and surface damage
  • Light abrasion and paint transfer

Professional Touch-Up Repairs

We carefully colour-match your vehicle's paint and apply a professional touch-up to the damaged area, helping minimise the appearance of scratches and chips and protect the exposed area.

Mobile Service Across South East Melbourne

We come to your home or workplace and complete repairs on-site. Most scratch repairs are completed within a couple of hours.

Recent work

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How it works

1

Send a photo

Send a photo of the damage and get a free quote back, usually within one business day.

2

We come to you

Pick a time and place, at home or work. Diarmuid arrives with everything needed to repair on site.

3

Repaired on site

Most repairs are completed in a couple of hours, right where your car is parked.

What customers say about scratch & chip repair

5 out of 5
Impressive work. Diarmuid is efficient, great price, reliable and clean. Highly recommend him. I had scratches on front passenger side.
Annie W.August 2026Google review
5 out of 5
Diarmuid was so helpful. He efficiently and seamlessly removed a scratch from my car. Highly recommend!
Kayla T.August 2026Google review
5 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful. Diarmuid was professional, quick and a gentleman. The car looks like new with all trace of the scratch and dent removed. Initially we thought the door would need to be painted, but Diarmuid was able to avoid this and save me - charging less than initially quoted.
Justin G.October 2025Google review
Diarmuid Murphy, owner of Dent & Scratch Direct

Diarmuid does the work himself

Diarmuid is a fully qualified panel beater and spray painter with more than 30 years on the tools.

Every repair is completed by him personally. Based in Pakenham, he is fully mobile across South East Melbourne, coming to your home or workplace.

More about Diarmuid

Scratch & Chip Repair FAQs

Yes. If a chip has exposed the metal underneath, moisture can cause the area to deteriorate and eventually rust. Addressing it early helps protect the exposed area and prevent further deterioration.

The aim is to make the damage significantly less noticeable. We carefully match the paint to your vehicle and apply the touch-up to the affected area for a clean, well-matched finish.

Often, yes. It depends on the depth and extent of the damage. Send us a photo and Diarmuid will assess it and advise on the most suitable repair.

Yes, we're fully mobile across South East Melbourne.

Where we work

Based in Pakenham and fully mobile across South East Melbourne, including Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Monash and Knox.

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Send a photo of the chip or scratch and get your free quote.