Car head, not egg head

Not Afraid · 02-25-2005, 04:34 PM

My car got keyed with graffiti last night. It's not deep. But, is there an easy fix? I am NOT going to my insurance, having my car away for 2 weeks while I drive a smoke-filledd pontiac. There's got to be a easier, softer way? HELP ME SOMEBODY!

Ghoulish Delight · 02-25-2005, 04:36 PM

You could try one of those commercial scratch fillers. Your local automotive store probably has a kit.

Name · 02-25-2005, 05:36 PM

I remember seeing something on late night TV once.

Not Afraid · 02-25-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Name

I remember seeing something on late night TV once.

Damn! You are so gosh darn helpful!

Name · 02-25-2005, 06:17 PM

Sorry, being a smart ass puts a smile on my face, but sorry, don't have any idea what works best for fixing that type thing.

cirquelover · 02-25-2005, 06:30 PM

You could try buffing it out. Or better yet take it to an auto detailer, they will tell you if it's possible to buff out and you can have them do the hard work!

NirvanaMan · 03-10-2005, 08:36 PM

I can take a look at it. If it is not down to the metal...there may be hope...if it is, you'll need to repaint....nothing can be done at that point.

(All those tv products are gimmicks)

wendybeth · 03-10-2005, 09:44 PM

One time, some little punk spray painted gang graffiti on my car. The auto body place simply wiped it off with some solvent they had- hopefully, such an easy solution will be available to you as well! The dealerships usually have small bottles of touch up paint that match your car's color- think that would work?

NirvanaMan · 03-10-2005, 10:07 PM

She said her car was keyed. Since keying scratches the paint and a scratch is the removal of paint, one cannot remove the removal of paint.

Touch-up only really works satisfactorally in small areas, to fill in rock chips for example. It is theoretically possible to airbrush it depending on the size and depth of the scratch.

Not Afraid · 03-10-2005, 10:11 PM

I'll have you take a look at it, oh car guru.- when even I see you (And I'll be sure to smell of Lemon Pledge).

02-25-2005, 04:34 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Car head, not egg head My car got keyed with graffiti last night. It's not deep. But, is there an easy fix? I am NOT going to my insurance, having my car away for 2 weeks while I drive a smoke-filledd pontiac. There's got to be a easier, softer way? HELP ME SOMEBODY!
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	You could try buffing it out. Or better yet take it to an auto detailer, they will tell you if it's possible to buff out and you can have them do the hard work!
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NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	I can take a look at it. If it is not down to the metal...there may be hope...if it is, you'll need to repaint....nothing can be done at that point. (All those tv products are gimmicks)
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	One time, some little punk spray painted gang graffiti on my car. The auto body place simply wiped it off with some solvent they had- hopefully, such an easy solution will be available to you as well! The dealerships usually have small bottles of touch up paint that match your car's color- think that would work? __________________
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NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	She said her car was keyed. Since keying scratches the paint and a scratch is the removal of paint, one cannot remove the removal of paint. Touch-up only really works satisfactorally in small areas, to fill in rock chips for example. It is theoretically possible to airbrush it depending on the size and depth of the scratch.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I'll have you take a look at it, oh car guru.- when even I see you (And I'll be sure to smell of Lemon Pledge).
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