# need someone to buff scratch for $$$ **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 22, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615 "2009-04-22T15:04:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ak93cobra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@ak93cobra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ak93cobra)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/1 "2009-04-22T15:04:30Z")
Hey guys… So some a$$ 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 ---
**Author:** ![ImsloIkno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58956e/32.png) [@ImsloIkno](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ImsloIkno)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/2 "2009-04-22T15:58:35Z")
well ill ask so others can try and give u help.how deep is it? does it hit metal? ---
**Author:** ![Nissan240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nissan240/32/7266_2.png) [@Nissan240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nissan240)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/3 "2009-04-22T16:11:09Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![ak93cobra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@ak93cobra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ak93cobra)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2009, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/4 "2009-04-22T16:45:34Z")
> [@Nissan240](#): > > 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 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 ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2009, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/5 "2009-04-22T16:48:16Z")
> [@ak93cobra](#): > > 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 usually you can build it back up to be level with the existing paint then blend it by buffing ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2009, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/6 "2009-04-22T17:00:46Z")
> [@speedped79](#): > > usually you can build it back up to be level with the existing paint then blend it by buffing it will usualyl never look the same especially if its a light metallic color ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2009, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/7 "2009-04-22T18:25:59Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > it will usualyl never look the same especially if its a light metallic color true ---
**Author:** ![Nissan240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nissan240/32/7266_2.png) [@Nissan240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nissan240)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/8 "2009-04-22T18:30:56Z")
> [@ak93cobra](#): > > 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 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](http://www.autopia.org) search here and they have a good write up with before and after pics. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2009, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/9 "2009-04-23T05:01:01Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2009, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/10 "2009-04-23T05:18:51Z")
Someone with a Scion tC on here posted a really nice DIY on repairing a scratch. I’ll see if I can find it. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2009, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/11 "2009-04-23T05:30:53Z")
Found it: [http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archive/2007/04/08/PaintScratchRepair.aspx](http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archive/2007/04/08/PaintScratchRepair.aspx) ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2009, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/12 "2009-04-23T06:20:21Z")
^That is a good write up. Eventually the clear _could_ flake off but it will do the job for now. ---
**Author:** ![ak93cobra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@ak93cobra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ak93cobra)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2009, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-someone-to-buff-scratch-for/66615/13 "2009-04-23T22:28:48Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#): > > 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. 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 > [@JayS](#): > > Found it: > [[http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archive/2007/04/08/PaintScratchRepair.aspx](http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archive/2007/04/08/PaintScratchRepair.aspx)]([http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archive/2007/04/08/PaintScratchRepair.aspx](http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archive/2007/04/08/PaintScratchRepair.aspx)) Thanks man!