sorry to hear that dude

hey, there's nothing that can't be fixed so ya know, dont worry about it too much, nothing you can do now about vandalism...

your car still looks very nice

 

If the cost isn't high enough, take hammer to the side of the car and increase the damage and then report as I don't know what happened, just found it this way. Bingo new paint job for $500.

 

Not that I would anyway, but I just couldn't imagine taking a hammer to my car (or any car for that matter!) That's sacralige!

 

Yes but it gets her done and new paint is way more than $500.

If you get repainted doors you will kick yourself in the ***, because they can never get it to match the rest of the car.

This is because of several factors, paint on the car is older, has some fade to it. paint mixed in different batchs.

Don't use a hammer, just make some more key marks, all over so you get the whole car painted for the same amount you have to spend now for 2 doors that are not going to match.

 

Don't want to sound all righteous here, but I think that's what's known as "insurance fraud".

From what I've heard, body shops these days can do some amazing work. They can make cars that have been in accidents look as good as new. Just find a good reputable shop and see what they have to say.

 

Just remember, dont go cheap on your baby.... she deserves the best..... so if you have to, wait a while (yes leave it as it is for a bit) and save enough money to do it the right way! we dont want your car lookin like some 2 year old painted it or something

hope something good turns from this..... who knows

 

I decided to fix it myself with the help of my Dad. Now, before you all jump in and say that it will never look the same, I agree, but my Dad does do some amazing work. We're starting by filling in the scratch with touch-up paint. (I've already got 3 coats done, about 3 to go.) Then, we'll progressively wet sand it down using something like 3000 grit paper. After that, it's just a matter of buffing it to a shine. It will never look the same, but he tells me you'll only be able to see it in certain lighting conditions.

In 1974, my Mom cranked a 1972 Corvette into a guardrail while racing at about 100MPH. My Dad was able to give her a completely new front end, and match everything perfectly without painting the entire car over. I've seen the car in person, still as my Dad had fixed it, and it looks great. You could never tell where the old ended, and the new began. I hope my car turns out the same. I've included a few pics of the work in progress. It can be found here at the bottom of the page. If they aren't there when you read this, I just havent posted them. Should all be on by 7:30pm Mountain. Wish me luck!

 

I just realized something.... Max, your mo fo garage is nicer than my house

 

LoL Yeah mine too... Wonder how much rent would be to stay in his garage? Looks pretty sweet... lol

 

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yeah, how much???

j/k

 

damn nick... well it sounds like your dad is gonna do a good job on your car, hope she turns out good...

oh and damn your garage is nice

 

Hell, we love having guests in our garage! Put your car up on the hoist, do an oil change, etc. Love to see an MP3 in there Angel!

I'm serious about that invitation too. Anyone in the Calgary area, feel free to email me if you'd like to drop by!

 

I'm impressed! That is looking pretty damn good. It would be nice to see a picture in more natural light.

Once you are done, could you post exactly the steps and products you used? There are LOTS of people with paint chips who may benifit from what you are doing.

Jay

 

Dude...I'm there! Wanna help me change my tranny fluid?

 

No problem! Drop me an email and we'll set something up for next weekend. We love having guests! Hell, we'll even get the "ladies" together for a photo shoot after!