How to fix scratches not to a perfect fix

Disjoint

Hi all - got a black Toyota RAV4, bought for £5k and might be moving out of the country so looked at selling it. I have banged it on all four corners - I asked a body shop repair how much they would charge and they said it wasn't worth it, probably 2k to fix. before selling it I'd like to at least make it a bit better. What would you recommend I buy? Some sanding paper and a black spray can? 
Any DIY tips are most welcome! I don't intend on doing a perfect job but just want to make it a bit nicer before selling it. I'll likely put it on the market in early June. 

shaun_from_Africa

Disjoint said:

What would you recommend I buy? Some sanding paper and a black spray can? 

If I went to view a car that was priced at more than about £1k and it looked like it had been "repaired" by spraying with a tin of aerosol spray paint, I would walk away very quickly as I would think it was a bodge by the owner who was trying to hide something and I would be wondering what other quick fixes had been carried out.

Forget going to a body shop and try a few of the mobile touch up, scratch repair people to get a few estimates.
I know that the repair may not be perfect but I'm sure it will be better that sandpaper and a spray can.

lesalanos

Pics would help

The danger of a DIY job is that it still stands out as much after so isn't worth the time & effort 

Kattekwaad

I very much doubt there will be a huge market for second hand cars in June.  Be prepared to cut your price hard to get rid of it.

How old is it?

AdrianC

If it's a minor scratch, then use a touch-up pen.
If it's a larger scratched area, then you can get a decent job with rattlecans, but you can also make a right ol' mess.
If it's actually "banged up", then you're not going to fool anybody but Stevie Wonder.

Disjoint

@shaun_from_Africa @lesalanos @Kattekwaad
Thanks all for feedback. It's a mix of scratches and dents so not an easy cover up. Your comments will save me the hassle then - I'll try some of the mobile shops and see how much they'll do it for or leave it as is. Yea it's a shame about timing, I love that car but I will be leaving the UK so no point in having it.  I bought it last year for £5k - autotrader is valuing it at £3.6k in a private sale - I'll aim to get £3k with no touch ups. It's a black 2009 Toyota RAV4 with about 60k of mileage - serviced at a toyota garage throughout it's history so engine etc... run good

chrisw

Black permanent marker pen for a short term fix.

Paula_Smith

There are plenty of things on youtube which give good advice on how to fix paintwork - however, getting it right is not that easy.
Do some research and have a go at a small panel - you may end up having to do the whole panel so make the first one a small one.

angrycrow

If the damage is on the plastic bumpers you may be able to get second hand panels in the same colour and swap them. 

red_eye

Disjoint said:

Hi all - got a black Toyota RAV4, bought for £5k and might be moving out of the country so looked at selling it. I have banged it on all four corners - I asked a body shop repair how much they would charge and they said it wasn't worth it, probably 2k to fix. before selling it I'd like to at least make it a bit better. What would you recommend I buy? Some sanding paper and a black spray can? 
Any DIY tips are most welcome! I don't intend on doing a perfect job but just want to make it a bit nicer before selling it. I'll likely put it on the market in early June. 

Smart repair