Fixing A Keyed Car: To Do or Pay By The Pros?
Keyed car repair options
If you have been a victim of car keying there are 2 main things that are going on with the damage.
Have a Professional Auto Body shop fix it
Attempt a DIY repair at home
Deep scratches may require professional repair for the best outcome. There may be some exceptions (and we previously suggested a few DIY methods), however as long as key scratches are concerned, unless carefully done by an experienced individual they do not usually work with the top harming stage of auto paint.
DIY Repair Steps
If the key scratches run too deep into the layers, and you can follow these DIY repair steps.
Then, Clean the scratched area properly.
Sand the Scratch with Fine-Grit Sandpaper
Touch-up paint that matches your car colour
Allow paint to dry completely
Clear coat over the repaired area
Wash and Delicate Blend Buff to Match Surrounding Paint
To get the best results from a car scratch repair kit (ad)(ad) like that shown in this link, do not hesitate to use quality products with all necessary components.
Speaking of professional repair, when do you need it?
Deeper key scratches that show bare metal or primer should be professionally repaired. Auto body shops have the equipment and skilled labour force to perform a quality repair such as: • Scuff, prepare area properly (sand,) primer/paint/clear coat colour match perfectly Blending repaired section with surrounding panels I personally would recommend professional repairs despite be more costly but final product comes out better and eliminates future rust/frame paint peeling issues.
No matter how you fix them, the key is to address those scratches soon and keep your car looking new…and boosting its resale value.
