Deep scratch on rear door-HELP!

[Eatoman]

Hello! Just wondering if there's an easy way to repair a deep scratch on the rear passenger door? It's about 20 inches long and extends onto the rear panel. I went to Toyota for an estimate, and that crazy dude quoted me $900to have the door and rear panel repainted!!:eek: The scratch itself is pretty deep. It's gone past the clearcoat and halfway through the paint. I did some research and came across this site:
Langka.com
Has anyone ever tried this product? Perhaps there's some other less expensive way to reapair the scratch? Thanks!

[Klink10]

If you do a google on that and Dr chips you will find what the capabilities are of those products. However having done that I found that they are primarily for small chip marks and do well at it if done according to directions. Scratch is a different story, particularly the one as you described. Sand and repaint is the choice however shop around for a reputable painter and see if you could come up with a better price. Any detailer would not attempt to correct that which you describe. They can get most of a scratch but through the clear and into the paint that much, highly unlikely. Good luck.

[fnkngrv]

best to post up pics, but from the sounds of it you will need to find yourself a body shop. It doesn't sound like Toyota would be blending either...they would be repainting the full panels to ensure color matching and accuracy. You have to remember that they are responsible for that since they are a dealer where as a shop isn't an OEM provider and can do "more" or "less" depending on the situation.

[Altitude]

From the sound of it, you got keyed... care to share what caused the scratch?

[ufocar]

We had alot of snow here last winter. A fallen tree had some branches sticking off into the road and there was cars in the other lane so i had no choice but to let this top of a fallen tree wip the side of my car. From headlight to tail light. Its very long well done battle scar. Nothing so deep as metal showing through ( like on my hood in 5 places). But still people ask me if I got keyed all the time.. chics usually since they are getting in that side.. *(passengers side) Thus concludes how I got my full body scratch.

[fnkngrv]

you might be able to have the scratch minimized at least for now if you have one of those companies that does house calls, like a dent doctor, or scratch doctor. You should check online. When I was in Memphis back in 08 I called in Dent Express and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the gentleman also took care of scratches. He had the sanding tools and polishing compounds with him in his truck. Even if you cannot swing getting it fixed 100% for now that could assist you in the looks and corrosion department. Just a thought.

[Eatoman]

Thanks for the replies, and yes, I did get keyed...which really sucks! I wouldn't mind giving the Langka product a try...for $40 it's worth a shot I guess...even if it's not a 100% repair. The cheapest quote I have gotten so far was from an auto detailer here in Montreal. He quoted me $450 to repair the scratch, as well as a small dent in the rear door.

[jstantherprsn]

Have you tried filling it with touch up paint then using cutting compound on the entire panel to fade it in, then rewax? If you use cutting compound keep alot of water nearby, you are literally cutting 1/1000 of the paint to make it bright and new by exposing the under side. You would need to do a real wax job also on the rest of the car, not the ez wax.

[rene0023]

Maybe a scratch remover or just a fresh coat of paint.:rolleyes:

[Betrivent]

If it's a deep scratch use touch up paint, and then clearcoat over. Though I find the clearcoating does not go on evenly.

[Eatoman]

Have you tried filling it with touch up paint then using cutting compound on the entire panel to fade it in, then rewax? If you use cutting compound keep alot of water nearby, you are literally cutting 1/1000 of the paint to make it bright and new by exposing the under side. You would need to do a real wax job also on the rest of the car, not the ez wax.

Hmmm...this seems like a good solution. It kinda sounds like that Langka product I mentioned in one of my earlier posts. You simply fill in the scratch with touch up paint, let it dry, and then you rub in the Langka compound until it blends in with the rest of the paint...and voila! good as new!
Question: would you happen to have a brand name for this cutting compound?
If it's cheaper than $40 (which is the price of Langka) then I will certainly give it a try.
Thanks for the tip!:headbang:

[.Kevin.]

Quixxx or something like that scratch remover buy it at Walmart like 24.99

Had a scrape on my front fender prob just over half an inch deep used this repair kit looks brand new, and I mean brand new not this shit oh it looks better atleast.

1. Apply your vehicles paint color that you get with it (Touch up stick)
2. Let dry for a few days reccommended is a week

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A week later

3. Wipe area off degrease etc etc
4. Apply a TINY dab of it on one of the cloths, rub it in two minutes up and down motion the scratch will start filling seeing as the liquid labeled #1 is like wax.
5. Wipe off excess of former paste (Just lightly wipe off basically
6. Sand with the paper that comes in the kit 15 seconds LIGHTLY the 15 seconds has to be used up on the WHOLE scratch if its a long scrape try to do it 5 seconds to sand front then another 5 middle and other 5 seconds on the last part.

7. Apply paste #2 in circular motion two minutes and shit is brand new again in sunlight, you could even magnify it jesus christ and it will look fine if done correctly.

Did it today to my front right fender. Any questions pm me.

[Eatoman]

Quixxx or something like that scratch remover buy it at Walmart like 24.99

Had a scrape on my front fender prob just over half an inch deep used this repair kit looks brand new, and I mean brand new not this shit oh it looks better atleast.

1. Apply your vehicles paint color that you get with it (Touch up stick)
2. Let dry for a few days reccommended is a week

--

A week later

3. Wipe area off degrease etc etc
4. Apply a TINY dab of it on one of the cloths, rub it in two minutes up and down motion the scratch will start filling seeing as the liquid labeled #1 is like wax.
5. Wipe off excess of former paste (Just lightly wipe off basically
6. Sand with the paper that comes in the kit 15 seconds LIGHTLY the 15 seconds has to be used up on the WHOLE scratch if its a long scrape try to do it 5 seconds to sand front then another 5 middle and other 5 seconds on the last part.

7. Apply paste #2 in circular motion two minutes and shit is brand new again in sunlight, you could even magnify it jesus christ and it will look fine if done correctly.

Did it today to my front right fender. Any questions pm me.

Kevin, you da man! :thumbup: Great info! Here's a pic of the scratch on my car. Think this stuff will work on such an extreme case?

[.Kevin.]

DEFINATELY man. Mine was something like that just make sure you put your touch up paint nicely and lightly when the time comes.

If you have any problems let me know I can go out to my trunk and check the products exact name even take a photo for ya.

It's a orange with black box partly checkered, comes with 2 tubes (#1 and #2, two clothes and 3 strips of sandpaper.)

It was 24.99 Canadian- so it might be cheaper for you. And either way it comes with instructions inside the case its a folded up paper.

If they dont sell it in the states or on ebay msg me and we could try and get you a box from here.

EDIT:

Was trying to go outside and make a tutorial on my dads car but its been raining past two days unfortunately.

but I got its name

"Quixx"
http://news.hspn.com/content_images/2007/march/1/quixx_scratch1.jpg

There is a photo of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1JWO_getik

AND a more direct tutorial.

[Eatoman]

Awesome! Thanks Kevin! I actually found the product at Canadian Tire selling for $19.99 here in Montreal.
All I have to do now is go down to the stealership and buy some touch up paint.
That should cost me an extra $15...If this works I just saved myself over $500 in repairs!!
Did you wet sand the area before applying the touch up paint? I've read in some other post that it's a good idea to wet sand so that the paint can adhere better as to prevent chipping.

[Eatoman]

Here's what the product looks like in case anyone else is interested:

[.Kevin.]

didnt wet it but i brushed the sanding paper lightly for a few moments along the scrape

[Eatoman]

Thanks again Kev, and everyone else who submitted their ideas and comments to this thread! Once I get started on the repairs I'll make a little DIY for other members...unless Kevin makes one before me ;)
I'll keep you posted!

[.Kevin.]

Too late for me I don't have any scratches left :b. And np man I show this product to all my friends irl aswell because its pretty good man. Hope your car is fixed up soon!

[Eatoman]

Too late for me I don't have any scratches left :b. And np man I show this product to all my friends irl aswell because its pretty good man. Hope your car is fixed up soon!

Hehe..no prob man! I'll probably get started on the repairs by this weekend if not sooner. I'll try and take some pics along the way. Hopefully I'll have some nice "before" and "after" pics!

[deanmachine]

Fellas...I need to know if Quixx works. I just got keyed and not spending 900 dollars for a paint job.

[.Kevin.]

It works bud, you heard it from me.

[Eatoman]

Fellas...I need to know if Quixx works. I just got keyed and not spending 900 dollars for a paint job.

If the scratch has penetrated through the clear coat, you'll need to fill it in with the paint pen from the dealership prior to using Quixx. The pen cost me $15 tax in. Unfortunately, I haven't bought the Quixx yet. I went to my local Canadian Tire this weekend and they were out of stock :frown:
Hopefully they'll be getting some more this week. I really can't wait to try this stuff!

[.Kevin.]

Go to Walmart, they were out of stock at Canadian tire here aswell, got it at Walmart cheaper lol.

[Eatoman]

Go to Walmart, they were out of stock at Canadian tire here aswell, got it at Walmart cheaper lol.

I checked Walmart but found nothing. I checked online a few minutes ago and found that another CT in my area has stock. I'll be making a pit stop after work.

[.Kevin.]

I checked Walmart but found nothing. I checked online a few minutes ago and found that another CT in my area has stock. I'll be making a pit stop after work.

Good luck soldier

[Eatoman]

Thanks Kev! I'll keep you posted!

[Eatoman]

FINALLY found Quixx at my local Canadian Tire yesterday and picked it up at $19.99 +tax. The box is much smaller than I expected, so I'll be sure to use this stuff sparingly.
I haven't used the product just yet. I may need to re-apply another coat of clear over the scratch since I can still feel the scratch with my fingernail. Before and after pics soon to come!

[Astroman]

Im curious to see how it goes. Someone keyed the girlfriends car on the drivers side door and our scratch looks similar.

[Eatoman]

Im curious to see how it goes. Someone keyed the girlfriends car on the drivers side door and our scratch looks similar.

Don't these losers have anything better to do than go around keying peoples cars??? No respect for other people's property! :mad:

[Eatoman]

I finally got a chance to repair the scratch (to the best of my ability) with Quixx this weekend. Here are the before and after pics:

As you can see the repair is still somewhat visible. Reason being I used a little too much touch up paint. The paint should be applied just enough to fill in the scratch. This is where I went wrong :frown:
BUT, it is a lot less noticable. Thanks to everyone who posted their ideas! :respekt:

[WeeYari]

Wow!

[.Kevin.]

try lightly brushing it with the sand paper next time it would of came out flawless, but this is the next best thing to flawless good job looks good again man.

[Eatoman]

try lightly brushing it with the sand paper next time it would of came out flawless, but this is the next best thing to flawless good job looks good again man.

Hey Kev. I did sand it down as much as possible with the 3000 grit sandpaper which came with the kit, but I really didn't want to risk removing any clear coat from the surrounding areas. So for the rest of you, remember, go easy on the touch up paint for best results.

[henry33]

still it is very good result for the money you have spent :)

[Eatoman]

still it is very good result for the money you have spent :)

For the price, I couldn't be happier! :thumbup:
$37.95 tax included for the touch up paint and Quixx combined!
And the stealership was asking over $500!!

[markylicious]

do you think that stuff will work on this? :(


http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=574&pictureid=3519

[.Kevin.]

What the hell happpened and of course it will

[markylicious]

What the hell happpened and of course it will

well i was going to park my car and this stupid indonesian blocked my sight:mad:. he was standing in-front of this small pole that divides the parking space. that guy didnt even budge but instead he keeps looking on my car then boom! there goes the scratch. :cry:

[Eatoman]

Wow! That seems like a pretty deep scratch markylicious! From your pic it seems as though the scratch has put a small dent in the door. Quixx will work on the finer scratches, but that deep one looks pretty severe. Try using touch-up paint along the deeper scratch. Apply a light coat of paint, let it dry for a day or two, then follow up with another coat of paint, or a coat of clear. Wait a few days for the clear coat to dry and then lightly wet sand the area with the sand paper that comes with Quixx, and apply the product as per the instructions. The scratch should be barely noticeable if done right. The only problem I see would be the dent. There's a lot of places that offer paintless dent removal. You could always give them a try. Keep me posted on your progress!

[markylicious]

we dont have a quixx here in K.S.A.. id love to follow your instructions and give it a try :frown:

i went to a shop and they estimated a 100$ on it.. they said they will oven it to fix the dent.

[Eatoman]

we dont have a quixx here in K.S.A.. id love to follow your instructions and give it a try :frown:

i went to a shop and they estimated a 100$ on it.. they said they will oven it to fix the dent.

Sorry to hear about that. I'm sure you can try and order the product online.
Still, $100 to repair the dent is not too bad. Does this include a new paint job?

[.Kevin.]

100$ for the paint job AND dent fix is well worth it.

I'd send you quixx if you paid for it and shipping lol and thats ridiculous I am at the library atm since my net died at home and I was pulling in and some guys on the road almost made me hit a person heading opposite way from me, god damn indians.

[JBougie]

we dont have a quixx here in K.S.A.. id love to follow your instructions and give it a try :frown:

i went to a shop and they estimated a 100$ on it.. they said they will oven it to fix the dent.

http://www.quixx-usa.com/site/distribution/In:en

You can order it online

[markylicious]

im going for the 100$ paint job and dent fix. well, somebody told me that he knows someone who can do both and its less than a 100$ so ill probably check it by today or tom.
thanks for the help guys.

[JBougie]

Dang. If you can get that done for $100 jump on it. There is no way anyone who would do even a half-ass decent job out of their home garage would only charge $100 here lol

Good luck and I hope it gets fixed soon :)

[sqcomp]

Don't let her fool you. If you get it done for $100 JB will be all over that...she might need something like that for the front of her car... :P

[JBougie]

OUCH ... low blow LOL You're lucky I love you!

I actually picked this stuff up the other day at Walmart for the 2 little scratches I have on my drivers side door from gas pumps :/

[Eatoman]

LOL @ SQCOMP

JB you'll love this stuff! Works wonders on scratches!

[JBougie]

I will be trying it out this weekend when my touch-up paint comes in at the dealer. I picked the kit up at Walmart for $14.99 :)

Sunday I hit something on the highway and cracked my front bumper, so that is why SQ was making fun of me :P He's so mean to me. lol

But, my bumper may be cracked - but the two little scratches on my driver door will be gone! With a black car, that white scratch shows up insanely well. I will post before/after pics when I'm done :)

[Eatoman]

I will be trying it out this weekend when my touch-up paint comes in at the dealer. I picked the kit up at Walmart for $14.99 :)

Sunday I hit something on the highway and cracked my front bumper, so that is why SQ was making fun of me :P He's so mean to me. lol

But, my bumper may be cracked - but the two little scratches on my driver door will be gone! With a black car, that white scratch shows up insanely well. I will post before/after pics when I'm done :)

Cool! Can't wait to see it! :headbang:

[bzinn 1]

On that big scratch now that you have it filled and fairly hidden you can try some rubbing compound to blend in the area then start working it up to a clean shine using differant grades of polish....I had one on my buddies car like yours and it is gone unless you are really looking for it.

buffer helps to polish it quicker and more evenly....keep working it man you can get it to go away.