Ahhh Scratchh Help!

[ripstah]

so i let my friend drive my car cause he wanted to test it out.

next thing you know he reverses on the side of a pole.

and im left with this massive scratch on the side of the passenger door

can anyone recommend any good places to get this fixed and roughly how much??

Edited October 17, 2011 by ripstah

[Yo-Yo]

post in the state sub-forum where you live & they can recommend someone near you hopefully,

why I only drive my car, if I get a scratch I only have myself to blame

[Cobey]

Maybe post your Location???

are you on the goldcoast or where??

[R6n350GT]

is it dinted or just scratched? should be easy to get out if not dinted..

1st: QuickX scratch remover

or

2nd: My Buff cutting compound

3rd: then swirl remover

[n15m0]

what are u doing with a coat hanger?

[VNS 24]

Arr, unlucky! That's big for a scratch. You may need to respray whole panel if you want a proper job done.

[sonicii]

Looks like those scratches are through the paint, so no amount of polishing or buffing will get them out, it will need a respray. It is hard to tell from the pics, but there appears to be some dints also, which will require panel beating.

This cost will depend very much on your paint, as this is usually the biggest component on the final bill. It appears you have a darker colour, which will mean they should be able to just respray the one door. Some lighter colours (especially silver), sometimes require the whole side of the car to be resprayed to make it look right, as the finish of the base coat can make a panel appear darker or lighter.

[ripstah]

Sorry, Im located in Sydney, NSW.

Wow, sounds like its gonna cost a fair bit?

It does have abit of a dent but im mainly concerned about the paint for now.

I've called up TouchUpGuys and sent them pics, just waiting for a quote for them, Though the guy said over the phone that i probably require a panel beater..

[M34N]

post in the state sub-forum where you live & they can recommend someone near you hopefully,

why I only drive my car, if I get a scratch I only have myself to blame

+1

Never let anyone drive your cars. Had someone drive one of my previous cars and get into a stack for something that was their fault and blatantly stupid, it's not a good feeling. Also had someone lose their license in my old Maxima (after having it for only 3 days FFS!) and then after this, drive it again and nearly have a stack in a parking lot because they're impatient. If that's how they drive your car when they know you, and right in front of you - it isn't worth the hassle.

Anyway, as for the damage, looks like it's more than just a scratch, can't tell if it needs a panel beater but if it hit a pole (or anything solid like that), then it's probably going to need panel beating. Best to take it down to some shops for some quotes in person, so they can see it for real and make a call on the spot.

[ripstah]

can anyone recommend any good panel beaters around sydney ?

[Namgun]

Hey buddy,

From a personal experience go to one that is approved by NRMA there's less than 300 across NSW.

Dont know how many in Sydney, google will help you

Make sure they provide you with a letter stating that they would fix any problems with the paint in the future. In addition make sure their paint gives you lifetime warranty.

I have had some terrible experience with a bad paint job before what I wrote was recommended by many panel beaters and a paint assessor.

Good luck!!

[ripstah]

sweet! thanks

[ripstah]

Went to one today and said $500 for the job.

Pretty happy with the price! also their approved by AAMI/NRMA and lifetime warranty

[RR33YY]

x5 body repair at canterburry rd really does a good job.Located right next to BMW showroom. Ask for Fei..Top bloke and he'll give u the best quote. Feel free to mention my name for a reff.

Cheers,

Rey