Removing scratches after being "keyed"

Steve328i · 12-02-2005, 01:54 PM

Have a 6" scratch on the hood and along the the right fender. Any suggestions other than refinishing the entire hood and fender at a body shop? Thanks in advance!

3some · 12-02-2005, 04:15 PM

Find the Ass hole who done it and bash his head in with a run flat tire!!! That way it could never go flat and you could bash him all day long.

I sure as hell would.

As for the advice sorry buddy not an expert on the subject.

SRT · 12-02-2005, 04:50 PM

^ Very appealing notion

Deliberate key'ing is usually deep wound - might need a bodyshop to take care of it, but it will be pricey, esp. if it is metallic paint

JOYRIIDE1113 · 12-06-2005, 01:30 PM

do address the problem directly, id suggest u go to a bodyshop. but if u have experience with a buffer, and wetsanding, u can easily do this u'reself. i have numerous times on family members cars.

simple as buying the touchup paint. filling in the spot. spraying the clear. allowing to dry, wetsanding it with 2000 grit paper to smooth the grooves. and polishing the wetsanding marks off with a coumpound, followed by a med aggresive polish, and finally a light polish. sounds easy said, but again, if u have experience id do it myself before anything.

joy. if u need more help just reply, i dont mind offering a more detailed answer.

Arby 330 · 12-06-2005, 10:03 PM

he meant 20 grit paper.... its the best for your car... looks great on the surface and also gets you down into all those hard to reach spots!

JOYRIIDE1113 · 12-07-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Arby 330

he meant 20 grit paper.... its the best for your car... looks great on the surface and also gets you down into all those hard to reach spots!

HUH? I MEANT 2000 GRIT. with 20 grit, the result would be horrific.

mikepinkerton · 01-08-2006, 01:58 PM

Mabye Arby_330 was the one who keyed the poster's car in the first place ROTFL

-Mike

Chesmu · 01-08-2006, 10:16 PM

20 grit paper is roughly (hahahaha.... i'm funny) the equivalent of a sledge hammer....

england1987 · 01-21-2006, 03:22 PM

If you feel that you have the experience to do it yourself, then go for it. Otherwise, take it to the professionals to get it done right. treat the E90 with respect!

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Steve328i Commander, USN (ret) 13 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 11 335i, Black sapphire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Removing scratches after being "keyed" Have a 6" scratch on the hood and along the the right fender. Any suggestions other than refinishing the entire hood and fender at a body shop? Thanks in advance! __________________ Steve328i 2011 335i vert
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3some First Lieutenant 37 Rep 314 Posts Drives: E90 //M Sport 320i S/Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South-Africa / Pietersburg / Limpopo iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i M-Sport P ... [0.00]	Find the Ass hole who done it and bash his head in with a run flat tire!!! That way it could never go flat and you could bash him all day long. I sure as hell would. As for the advice sorry buddy not an expert on the subject.
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SRT Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 297 Posts Drives: BMW 5 Series Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	^ Very appealing notion Deliberate key'ing is usually deep wound - might need a bodyshop to take care of it, but it will be pricey, esp. if it is metallic paint
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JOYRIIDE1113 Pirate 113 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Detailing Shark Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami-Kendall iTrader: (1)	do address the problem directly, id suggest u go to a bodyshop. but if u have experience with a buffer, and wetsanding, u can easily do this u'reself. i have numerous times on family members cars. simple as buying the touchup paint. filling in the spot. spraying the clear. allowing to dry, wetsanding it with 2000 grit paper to smooth the grooves. and polishing the wetsanding marks off with a coumpound, followed by a med aggresive polish, and finally a light polish. sounds easy said, but again, if u have experience id do it myself before anything. joy. if u need more help just reply, i dont mind offering a more detailed answer.
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Arby 330 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 310 Posts Drives: jet black 330 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FLorida iTrader: (0)	he meant 20 grit paper.... its the best for your car... looks great on the surface and also gets you down into all those hard to reach spots! __________________ 330i- Jet Black/black leather/aluminum trim/sports/premium/nav-IDrive ....every single option available (steptronic ) 5% suntek- all the way around (15% strip on front winshield)
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mikepinkerton Private First Class 5 Rep 196 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Mabye Arby_330 was the one who keyed the poster's car in the first place ROTFL -Mike
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	20 grit paper is roughly (hahahaha.... i'm funny) the equivalent of a sledge hammer.... __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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england1987 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 280 Posts Drives: Z4 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.50]	If you feel that you have the experience to do it yourself, then go for it. Otherwise, take it to the professionals to get it done right. treat the E90 with respect!
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