Key scratch on '15 Prius, how to repair

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What is the best way to fix this during the winter? It doesn't have to be perfect, but enough to conceal it. 3M scratch remover, Simoniz, etc.....worth trying?

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Can you feel it with a fingernail? If so your not going to do much. If you cant feel it with a fingernail id go at it with a compound first then a polish after.
 
TRDTACO said:
Can you feel it with a fingernail? If so your not going to do much. If you cant feel it with a fingernail id go at it with a compound first then a polish after.
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Yes I can feel it with a fingernail.


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Mike@DedicatedPerfection said:
Hi, welcome to AutoGeekOnline!

For a scratch that you can feel with your fingernail it will need to be filled in by touch up paint and then sanded down level. This is not a repair for beginners.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/43535-key-repair-step-step-procedure.html

Another option will be to take it to a paint shop to have it re sprayed.
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So I should use Toyota's touch up paint that matches my color, sand it down and then?


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Have you heard of Dr Colorchip. It might be right up your alley. Unless you are proficient with sanding, buffing, and polishing.
 
Joshwaa said:
Have you heard of Dr Colorchip. It might be right up your alley. Unless you are proficient with sanding, buffing, and polishing.
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Not really to be honest. I am wondering on a quick fix it to help conceal it a bit and protect it from rusting, etc...then in the summertime I can take it to a shop unless it will run me way too much $$$. It's the Blizzard White color.


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Have you contacted your insurance agent to determine what your comprehensive deductible is?
 
If the damage is deep enough, on enough panels, and the cost of repainting is much greater than your deductible (which is very likely is), I would go through insurance. No doubt about it. That's the entire point of having car insurance. To insure against cowardly acts like this.
 
roguegeek said:
If the damage is deep enough, on enough panels, and the cost of repainting is much greater than your deductible (which is very likely is), I would go through insurance. No doubt about it. That's the entire point of having car insurance. To insure against cowardly acts like this.
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I cannot afford $500 vs a lot less covering it up another way that I know exists. I just have to get the right help. I am not wanting it be perfect.


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Dr. Colorchip would at least seal it and prevent any rusting, etc in the future. MIGHT help hide it some.... Maybe...
 
jcaustin87 said:
Dr. Colorchip would at least seal it and prevent any rusting, etc in the future. MIGHT help hide it some.... Maybe...
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Is there a lot involved. I'm not that much of a handyman is why I'm asking.


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Their website and youtube channel has lots of good videos and illustrations on how to apply.

Its basically blob and smear. For a scratch like that I'd probably go with the squeegee kit.
 
jcaustin87 said:
Their website and youtube channel has lots of good videos and illustrations on how to apply.

Its basically blob and smear. For a scratch like that I'd probably go with the squeegee kit.
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Is that the best kit for my specific issue?


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That'll ultimately be up for you to decide. The trick is, short of a respray, or some of the other methods mentioned including filling and sanding, it may be. Just going to the dealership and getting some touch paint will fill cover it up, but maybe not to your satisfaction.

If you can't respray, or seek out a detailer in your area who would want to over fill, sand, polish, then it may just be worth a shot. Do I think you'll get better results with Dr. Colorchip than just going to the dealership to buy a paint pen or some touch up paint? Yes, I do.
 
jcaustin87 said:
That'll ultimately be up for you to decide. The trick is, short of a respray, or some of the other methods mentioned including filling and sanding, it may be. Just going to the dealership and getting some touch paint will fill cover it up, but maybe not to your satisfaction.

If you can't respray, or seek out a detailer in your area who would want to over fill, sand, polish, then it may just be worth a shot. Do I think you'll get better results with Dr. Colorchip than just going to the dealership to buy a paint pen or some touch up paint? Yes, I do.
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What will that do vs touch up paint at my dealer? What are some main differences?


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You want a quick and easy solution without experimenting on a nearly new car?

Wash, clay, compound, polish, glaze, and seal that bad boy. At this point without a re spray or touch up paint, you can only try to blend it with polishing. This will make it less noticeable until you decide your next step.

This sounds more like what you're asking about.
 
Just by looking it's to deep for a repair and touch up paint will never be even close to matching.personally being a new car I would just bite the bullet and get it fixed properly.
 
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