need someone to buff scratch for $$$

NYSpeed Automotive
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Hey guys… So some a$$ hole keyed my car pretty good this weekend. And I’m hoping there is someone in the buffalo area with a buffer that can help me out. I have some cash on hand for anyone interested. Its a newer car… With the key job on the driver side door. Thanks guys, hope someone can help

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well ill ask so others can try and give u help.how deep is it? does it hit metal?

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if your fingernail catches on it, you wont be able to buff it out. im guessing its deep. youll have to either get it repainted or put a few layers of paint on with one of those pens from duplicolor then clear and buff

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It is pretty deep unfortunately. I can definately catch my finger nail on it. I bought the pen you are talking about and after about 5 minutes of trying to make it look better, I decided that thing is prety much useless

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usually you can build it back up to be level with the existing paint then blend it by buffing

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it will usualyl never look the same especially if its a light metallic color

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true

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it takes multiple applications. put a layer on, let it dry for a couple hours, reapply. repeat til its flush. then spray clear on it, wait atleast 24-36 hours before you buff it.

edit: http://www.autopia.org search here and they have a good write up with before and after pics.

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I am assuming you have a 93 Fox…? If this is your “Fun Car” and want to actually fix it instead of patch it:

Depending on how many panels got hit with the key to see if it is worth it…You could claim it through your insurance as vandalism. You will need to get a Police report before you file the claim. You should be covered less your deductible.

500 off of a 1800 paint job may be worth it. 500 off of a 900 paint job is obviously not.

Just a suggestion. Now all the “Insurace Guru’s” can tear this idea a new one…

Good luck.

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Someone with a Scion tC on here posted a really nice DIY on repairing a scratch. I’ll see if I can find it.

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Found it:
http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archive/2007/04/08/PaintScratchRepair.aspx

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^That is a good write up. Eventually the clear could flake off but it will do the job for now.

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I actually got rid of the 93 a while back… I have an 04 mustang, but this key job actually took place on my pontiac g6… I don’t think I’m gonna go through insurance, but thanks for the idea

Thanks man!