Idiot keyed my car

[the Bear Jew]

Title says that. So I took my Camaro to the Chevy dealership and for free of charge they buffed it out (as much as they could). Given it's not a huge white scratch (THANKS HATERS) on the side of my car, there is still a line that you can somewhat see up close.

It being a camaro, I want it to be perfect lol. Are there any remedies or things I can do to maybe completely buff out the scratch?

Also it's an IBM so as you know.. anything shows on that color

[ChrisBlair]

That sucks

No there really isn't any easy magic wand here...as you've noted, there's still a line, and that's where the clear coat or maybe even the color coat was gouged. It's a different depth than the rest, so you see a line

They used to sell color-specific waxes that might help a little

[Floppydisk]

I feel your pain. I found one on my trunk and had it buffed, but there's still a little something there. Only a few I know of:

1: touch up paint, which could make it look worse.
2: get it completely repainted.
3: just get a new piece of whatever got scratched.

Don't see any other options :(


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[ChrisBlair]

Depending on where it is scratched, a side stripe might cover it

[the Bear Jew]

It's on the right door by the handle.

[ChrisBlair]

That's a tough spot. How long is the mark?

[the Bear Jew]

I'd say about 2 ft. Whoever did it really failed at keyeing it because it isn't deep. It's almost like a sideways S. Starting from the handle going right

[Blk-Ice]

Originally Posted by the Bear Jew

It's on the right door by the handle.

Damn if I wasn't in a different state I would say the same asswipe got me too...lol! The haters got me on the drivers side by the door handle. With me they just gouged out a spot to the metal. That was AFTER they lifted the cover! I feel ya pain! This makes number 2 for me. The first being a month after I got it! BTW painting is the best option....that what I did and will probably do this time too.

[ec1990]

Did they try a dab of rubbing compound? It's very abrasive and you have to be careful but I used it on a deep white one on my previous car and it hid it much better where you have to be up close for it. Just a small amount and use it carefully.

[angie7]

Wtf is wrong with people!

[pincoin]

I wish people would cut this crap out. You would choke them if you caught them in the act.

[Grey Ghost]

That really sucks man it makes me cringe every time I read about a forum members camaro getting keyed or hit.

[camarozzzz]

someone keyed my car, if it wasn't bad enough my car probably has the worst paint quality/ job from this whole forum. really made me sad and ruined my day.

[CamaroJim56]

Originally Posted by Blk-Ice

Damn if I wasn't in a different state I would say the same asswipe got me too...lol! The haters got me on the drivers side by the door handle. With me they just gouged out a spot to the metal. That was AFTER they lifted the cover! I feel ya pain! This makes number 2 for me. The first being a month after I got it! BTW painting is the best option....that what I did and will probably do this time too.

Damn Blk-Ice, where in NoVa do I need to avoid?

That sucks!