Car got keyed. Know any detail shop?

zmyride · 01-24-2011, 05:54 PM

My wife's car got keyed pretty bad. I used Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 Scratch Remover but it's still noticeable especially pic #1.

Pic 1 - I think the scratch went deep thru the paint.

Pic #2-4 - I used Scratch X remover and it helped. I think some buffing will remove the scratch.

You guys know any reputable shop?

chops · 01-24-2011, 08:27 PM

any pics?

bigdog1250 · 01-24-2011, 09:13 PM

Where did this happen? I'll try to avoid the area

CodeOfSilence · 01-27-2011, 10:24 PM

how deep? i might be able to help

tomnavone · 01-27-2011, 10:47 PM

Williams autobody and paint in san mateo.

zmyride · 01-27-2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CodeOfSilence

how deep? i might be able to help

i'll try to post a couple pics this weekend.

lmacasiljig · 01-28-2011, 01:21 PM

I got keyed too at Lucky store along capitol express.. arrrggghh... I need to look for reputable shop too. bast*ard.

lmacasiljig · 01-28-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CodeOfSilence

how deep? i might be able to help

CodeofSilence: What do you used to remove the scratch? i have MB

chops · 01-28-2011, 01:36 PM

you guys need to post pics of your scratches before anyone can give you any recommendations

CodeOfSilence · 01-28-2011, 07:11 PM

i work at a body shop in (mountain view)
Car West Auto Body | Collision Repair - Greater Bay Area, California

pm me and we can talk

zmyride · 01-31-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

you guys need to post pics of your scratches before anyone can give you any recommendations

it rained all weekend long. I have to wait till this weekend to take pictures sorry guys.

onzedge · 01-31-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

My wife's car got keyed pretty bad. I used 'X Scratch Remover' but it's still noticeable.

Do you know any reputable shop that can buff it out?

I do not know of any shops, but here is a lnk that provides ideas of what could be done to the f**king people who get their jollies by keying cars.

List of methods of torture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

zmyride · 02-04-2011, 12:35 PM

Thanks guys.

Pictures uploaded and posted in the message #1 at the top.

butdamnbrian · 02-21-2011, 06:16 AM

hey OP

if you haven't taken care of this yet, you may want to consider taking it to a pro detailer first to see if some clear coat work can do the job. the scratch actually doesn't look too terribly deep in the pictures you posted. i was really surprised to find out how well a good detailer was able to get rid of pretty serious scratches. if you want to consider that route, reach out to this guy:

Distinctiv_Detailing

he's better than any shop i've been to; an engineering student who invested in some pro equipment and who loves cars and does extensive detail work to a few cars every weekend. you can check out his work on his website.

if the scratch def. warrants paint work, then i second williams auto body in san mateo. the guy did minor paint work on my PW after a parking lot injury, and he paint-matched the three step pearl paint flawlessly. i know PW is tough to match, so i think that speaks to his skill. as a bonus, he also flat-blacked my front fangs and rear fascia for an extra 300$ on top of the repair cost. not bad at all (and it made the repair something to look fwd to).

zmyride · 03-01-2011, 05:50 PM

^thanks. i will call and check the place out.

01-24-2011, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
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lmacasiljig Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 39 Drives: 370Z MB 2009 Base Rep Power: 14	I got keyed too at Lucky store along capitol express.. arrrggghh... I need to look for reputable shop too. bast*ard. __________________ 370z Monterey Blue/Gold Rims

02-21-2011, 06:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 14	hey OP if you haven't taken care of this yet, you may want to consider taking it to a pro detailer first to see if some clear coat work can do the job. the scratch actually doesn't look too terribly deep in the pictures you posted. i was really surprised to find out how well a good detailer was able to get rid of pretty serious scratches. if you want to consider that route, reach out to this guy: Distinctiv_Detailing he's better than any shop i've been to; an engineering student who invested in some pro equipment and who loves cars and does extensive detail work to a few cars every weekend. you can check out his work on his website. if the scratch def. warrants paint work, then i second williams auto body in san mateo. the guy did minor paint work on my PW after a parking lot injury, and he paint-matched the three step pearl paint flawlessly. i know PW is tough to match, so i think that speaks to his skill. as a bonus, he also flat-blacked my front fangs and rear fascia for an extra 300$ on top of the repair cost. not bad at all (and it made the repair something to look fwd to). Last edited by butdamnbrian; 02-21-2011 at 06:20 AM.

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zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys. Pictures uploaded and posted in the message #1 at the top.

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zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 16	^thanks. i will call and check the place out.