Just got Keyed...
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Just got Keyed...
Okay, just saw that my obp 05 sti had the hood keyed. I'm pretty PO'd to say the least. MY BABY!!!!
Anyway, it looks like they didnt get down to metal just partially into the paint. what can I do???
Buff it?
should I try it myself or take it somewhere? If so where in east bay? Berkeley?
Anyway, it looks like they didnt get down to metal just partially into the paint. what can I do???
Buff it?
should I try it myself or take it somewhere? If so where in east bay? Berkeley?
Last edited by BlackTzak; 01-17-2006 at 03:59 PM.
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Originally Posted by BlackTzak
Okay, just saw that my obp 05 sti had the hood keyed. I'm pretty PO'd to say the least. MY BABY!!!!
Anyway, it looks like they didnt get down to metal just partially into the paint. what can I do???
Buff it?
should I try it myself or take it somewhere? If so where in east bay? Berkeley?
Anyway, it looks like they didnt get down to metal just partially into the paint. what can I do???
Buff it?
should I try it myself or take it somewhere? If so where in east bay? Berkeley?
#7
if it's really bad, there's not much you can do. if it's a mild scratch, a detail shop can probably use rubbing compound on it. i wouldn't try it myself if i didn't know what i was doing though. goodluck.
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If the paint didn't actually come off, you can try rubbing compound... I scratched my c-pillar when I swapped my trunks, and George from Creative Kustoms suggested it. It worked like a charm!
If it's deep, you're out of luck...
If it's deep, you're out of luck...
#10
i have no experience with keyed marks on a car, I can only suggest body shops... I know I get really PO when I get a small door ding. You must be ready to kill someone.... Sorry to hear what happened...
Only if we can implement a security system where it would release 1000 volt of electricity upon metal contact on body panels.
Only if we can implement a security system where it would release 1000 volt of electricity upon metal contact on body panels.
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befor you get in your car and head out to buy some lame crap
go to a pro and ask for advice... please!
nothing like a n00b, touch up paint, rubing compond, and a buffer
go to a pro and ask for advice... please!
nothing like a n00b, touch up paint, rubing compond, and a buffer
Last edited by zumnwrx; 01-17-2006 at 07:35 PM.