deep scratch

[mike4runner]

I have a deep scratch on one of my doors. Should I try touch-up paint or leave it alone. I dont want it to rust and I dont want to make it look worst. What should I do?

 

[Mark86]

I wouldn't touch it up on your own. It usually looks worse after you do it. I would just leave it alone. Maybe you should try some compound or GS-27? I don't think it would rust if you left it as is though.

 

[TranceKrayz]

how deep is the scratch? i also had a deep scratch, but not to the metal. it was enought so that i'd feel it if i were running my finger along the fender, and boy did it look nasty. i took it to the dealer where they have guys that come regularly to touch up the cars. he sanded the lttle area down a bit and then buffed out the scratch with polish and wax. costed me 40 bucks. now it looks good as new!

 

[kmmsmok33]

hi, i'm new to the forum and i've been reading a lot about my new 4runner...my parents just bought it for me about three weeks ago and i encountered my first scratched on my car...it's pretty deep, i think it's as deep as the primer coat... ...it's about 5-6 inches long on the driver side rear bumper...i still don't know how the scratch got there...it's either from debris or someone undercutting my rear bumper with their car...

if any of you have any suggestions on how to touch it up please help a brother out...i don't know if i should touch it up myself, take it to the dealer, or a body shop...any suggestions would help...i'll try to post some pictures up when i can...

 

[mike4runner]

The scratch is past the primer coat and I dont want it to look worst if put on touch-up paint. I am gonning to check and see if my dealer has anyone who does that kind of work.

 

[mike4runner]

Also the scratch is in the metal.

 

[Mark86]

I have another idea. If you are friendly with someone at your dealer, see if they could do you a favor and touch it up. I know my dealer has a guy that comes every other Wednesday to do touchup. They may be nice and not charge you for it. Just don't do it yourself. We tried it on my dad's last car.

 

[4Walker]

I think talking to your dealer first is a great idea. If that doesn't work out, go right to a professional body shop or custom-shop. If it's through the primer or to the actual body, I don't think touch-up-paint will do the job to the quality that you want.

My philosophy is "If it's big stuff, leave it to the pros...". That way, you aren't running the risk of doing more damage in the long run.