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    Car was keyed, Can a detailer fix or improve the damage?

    Just a final update. I was able to look at the car in the sunlight for the first time (been working overtime at work), I am definitely happy with the results, Its still there but you cant notice it from most angles anymore (Only from head on), Definitely happy i didn't have to spend $800 to get...
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    Car was keyed, Can a detailer fix or improve the damage?

    I know it seems like i rushed into it but i had already taken the car to 3 body shops who all told me that there was no way the scratch could be removed or improved since it was too deep, They all said i would need to get the door repainted. As you can see from the picture on the original post...
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    Car was keyed, Can a detailer fix or improve the damage?

    Alright guys i followed some of the suggestions here and bought some supplies to attempt a repair myself, As "LSNAutoDetailing" said I have nothing to loose and if i make it worse i would need to get that area repainted anyway. I started by spraying the area with some soapy water and proceeded...
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    Car was keyed, Can a detailer fix or improve the damage?

    Someone decided to key my car and caused a large scratch that travels about half the length of the driver door, They also scratched the bumper although that one does not seem as bad as the door scratch. You can feel the scratch with your nail but i am not sure if it completely went through the...
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    How resistive to the sun are the exterior plastic parts on newer cars?

    I have a 2013 Genesis Coupe which has black plastic trim on the entire front fascia as well as hood scoops which are also made of plastic, the entire bottom rear (where the exhaust are) is also black plastic. Since the car is sitting in the sun the whole time i usually take steps to protect the...
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    Thank you AutoGeek for recommending Collinite 845!

    I purchased my very first car about 6 months ago and for the first 3 months was looking at a good waxing product without success, I tried Turtle Wax, Mothers and Eagle One, The waxing surface was only smooth for about 2-3 days and with all of the rain here in South Florida all 3 waxing products...
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    My first car (and waxing tips).

    Thank you all for the fantastic information, I have already ordered Collinite 845. Also what are your opinions on Cleaner Wax? I am asking because i found a can of Meguiar's Cleaner Wax in my house (I think it belongs to my dad but he doesn't have a car anymore), I am wondering if i should...
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    My first car (and waxing tips).

    Just got my very first car after 2 years of saving (2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe). I live in Miami where there is constant sun pretty much year round, I do not have a garage and no tress to park the car under so it will be in direct sunlight all the time. Since this is my first car (i have had...
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