chirag1988 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 So after meeting the missus I drove home down the a406. As I got out I saw this. Now I heard the odd stone hitting the car but didn't think it would be this bad. What would people recommend? Touch up paint or get "chips away" people to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 That's a key mark.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 That's definitely been keyed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 F*kin great! Expensive to repair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren350 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I'd try meguiars scratch x and a touch up pen first. May still look crap but worth the tenner or so. Then failing that dent magic or similar. Will probably cost a good £50+ though id imagine. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I'd try meguiars scratch x and a touch up pen first. May still look crap but worth the tenner or so. Then failing that dent magic or similar. Will probably cost a good £50+ though id imagine. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk cheers mate - where's the best place to get a touch up pen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Complete "SCUM" who do this , makes my blood boil..wish I would catch some little scrote in the act, would be their last time...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 So after meeting the missus I drove home down the a406. As I got out I saw this. Now I heard the odd stone hitting the car but didn't think it would be this bad. You didn't notice that when you got in or the last time you used the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 So after meeting the missus I drove home down the a406. As I got out I saw this. Now I heard the odd stone hitting the car but didn't think it would be this bad. You didn't notice that when you got in or the last time you used the car? It only happened yesterday because it wasn't there on Monday. I'd parked up outside her house and it was dark when I got back in the car. I only noticed it when I pulled up on my drive at home because I've got a security floodlight and it showed up under the light I've just ordered some of that meguiars scratch x. Just need to know where's the best place to get a touch up pen now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 So after meeting the missus I drove home down the a406. As I got out I saw this. Now I heard the odd stone hitting the car but didn't think it would be this bad. You didn't notice that when you got in or the last time you used the car? I had a hire car on holiday once, and some thief stole both rear lights off it and I didn't notice until the old bill stopped me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed divine Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Best bet for that if your confident is to fill the scratch with touch up pen, ideally mix the colour and clear coat together and slowly build the layers. Then if your confident get some 2500-3000 grade and wetsand it or just polish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Best bet for that if your confident is to fill the scratch with touch up pen, ideally mix the colour and clear coat together and slowly build the layers. Then if your confident get some 2500-3000 grade and wetsand it or just polish it. Should I sand it lightly first as well to remove the upper layer scuffs? Or will the megs scratch x do that for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed divine Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Polish it first to remove any scratching, then if you have some alcohol wipe the scratch down so the touch up will take nicely and isn't going ontop of any polish. Once the touch up is built up just above the existing paint, wet sand it (leave the paper to soak in a bowl with alittle fairy liquid for an hour or so) till it's flush with your other paint and polish it to remove the sanding marks and help blend it in. If your polishing by hand I would stick to a higher grade paper so you have a better chance of removing the marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I would just get a "scratch away" company to come around my house and do it properly for about £50 rather than pi55 about with it, and you my still not have a satisfactory job and you will only have to re-do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Polish it first to remove any scratching, then if you have some alcohol wipe the scratch down so the touch up will take nicely and isn't going ontop of any polish. Once the touch up is built up just above the existing paint, wet sand it (leave the paper to soak in a bowl with alittle fairy liquid for an hour or so) till it's flush with your other paint and polish it to remove the sanding marks and help blend it in. If your polishing by hand I would stick to a higher grade paper so you have a better chance of removing the marks. Thank you nimbus. I've ordered the touch up paint from nissan today and they should have it on Friday. I've got megs polish at home already so I'll try that, otherwise I'll try scratch x when it arrives. How long should I let the paint dry in between coats? I'll attempt this on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I would just get a "scratch away" company to come around my house and do it properly for about £50 rather than pi55 about with it, and you my still not have a satisfactory job and you will only have to re-do it. Well I've got the chap from Chips Away coming down tomorrow to give me a quote anyway so if it is around £50 or so I'll happily pay it to have it done properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed divine Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 No real set time as it will depend on weather and temperature but normally around 20-25 minutes I find. Don't be tempted to blob it on though, build it up in thin layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed divine Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 If chips away charge that then get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 If chips away charge that then get it done. Going by Darren about that price, plus vat, I would have thought the chips away man could give you a quote by just sending him the photos, rather than doing a visit ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Polish it first to remove any scratching, then if you have some alcohol wipe the scratch down so the touch up will take nicely and isn't going ontop of any polish. Once the touch up is built up just above the existing paint, wet sand it (leave the paper to soak in a bowl with alittle fairy liquid for an hour or so) till it's flush with your other paint and polish it to remove the sanding marks and help blend it in. If your polishing by hand I would stick to a higher grade paper so you have a better chance of removing the marks. Thank you nimbus. I've ordered the touch up paint from nissan today and they should have it on Friday. I've got megs polish at home already so I'll try that, otherwise I'll try scratch x when it arrives. How long should I let the paint dry in between coats? I'll attempt this on the weekend. Ammo Drive Clean video on the subject. Some good tips. Edited March 19, 2014 by Randy_Baton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 If chips away charge that then get it done. Going by Darren about that price, plus vat, I would have thought the chips away man could give you a quote by just sending him the photos, rather than doing a visit ?. I did suggest that but he said he'll be out on appointments anyway so he'll swing by. My mum will be at home so he can check the car while it's parked on the drive. Here's hoping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren350 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I think Nissan sell the touch up sets pretty cheap mate. A tenner or so sounds familiar. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I think Nissan sell the touch up sets pretty cheap mate. A tenner or so sounds familiar. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk I went to nissan today and they have to order it in. Said it'll be here on Friday. Only cost me a fiver so not much money lost there. But like I said, if the chips away guy says around £50 I'll just get him to do it without having to faff around and possibly doing a crap job of it myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) There's also a 2 part video that deals specifically with key scratches How to Wet Sand Vandalized Car Paint: How to Touch up your Paint: Edited March 19, 2014 by Randy_Baton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Nightmare mate, some real jealous scumbags around. You should be able to get that sorted fairly easily though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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