Need Minor Scratch Repair Advice (With Pics)

[pure241]

A lot of people seem to be asking the same question. Some sort of definitive sticky might be helpful.

As for my question, I can't for the life of me figure out where all these scratches keep coming from, what would be the best way to get rid of them?

There's white showing, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. (I'm concerned about rust)

Also, what are the pros and cons of DIY or getting it taken care of professionally?

[henry33]

have the same problem :(

[Klink10]

Generally if you can lightly run your fingernail over the scratch and it gets hung up then you will have to get it repainted and cleared. There are all kinds of glazing polishes out there that will when properly done fill a scratch to a point, then of course you would re-apply a sealant or wax to protect. One thing about Toyota's is that their clearkote (that which is over the color) is traditionally soft vs say the BMW which is hard. That really only matters to a detailer when he selects the products to do correction work. THose in the pics could be worked on by a detailer, however I don't think he will make it disappear just tone it down so it's not so obvious. Last but not least.....using polish with fillers is just temporary as washing etc will eventually remove them and you would have to go through the whole process again.

On a side note....folks pay attention to where you park. I know it can be a pain in the butt. Enjoy a longer walk into the store or work. Three years and no scratches or dings just chips in front and now I'm paying more attention to that.

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[tristaned]

Originally Posted by pure241

A lot of people seem to be asking the same question. Some sort of definitive sticky might be helpful.

As for my question, I can't for the life of me figure out where all these scratches keep coming from, what would be the best way to get rid of them?

There's white showing, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. (I'm concerned about rust)

Also, what are the pros and cons of DIY or getting it taken care of professionally?

you can use a rubbing compound to remove the minor scratches...

[Revsson]

I'm no expert, but those scratches look to be intentional.
My buddy had is car scratched in his apartment parking lot. They even scratched up
the windshield and driver's side window. Most of the scratches were on the driver's
side. We think we know who did it, but it appears to have stopped. Perhaps because
he told some people he was going to put up a hidden wireless camera.

[Altitude]

Don't look now but I think the person that has been scratching your car is right behind you.

[henry98]

its very difficult to get rid of the scratches.use scratchX for removing the scartches. its good one.

[YarisSedan]

Rubbing compound should take that off. If you dont have any you can take some baking soda and water and lightly rub it to see if it starts taking it off.

[Hamster]

Yeah, but doesn't that white mean it's down to the primer? If it's really deep, your paintjob is toast. You need to get the door, sideview mirror, etc. refinished. If you believe that it's intentional, then the comprehensive portion of your car insurance coverage should cover it. Rubbing compound will only work if the scratch isn't all the way through the clearcoat.

[yariSB86]

so if ive scratched my paint down to what looks like primer on the rear bumper whats the best way to do "touch ups" ???




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[LikeCaseyJones]

Originally Posted by Altitude

Don't look now but I think the person that has been scratching your car is right behind you.

LOL!!!

[sex]

Dealer sells touch up paint pens with dual tips. One side is a brush and the other is a pen

[yariSB86]

Thanks! just ordered some paint from my local dealer.

[MickZEL]

I was very disappointed Yaris Sedan 07 is a very bad painting.
Trunk lid after the first winter went bubbles of rust.

[Bethlehem-yaris]

Try glare.... http://www.glare.com/

[09cptn]

What is Glare? Looks interesting. Anyone have experience with it?

[YarisSedan]

Those white scratches are surface scratches and will buff out easily. Use something like ultimate compound on a microfiber cloth. Make sure to put wax on the area you buff out cause it will take it off when your done

[wildmongoose26]

If you can catch the edge of the scratch with a fingernail it is too deep to repair with compound, either by hand, DA or rotary.
If they are too deep you can go 1 if 2 ways. Repaint or a slow touch up.
Clean with alcohol. Use a toothpick to fill in the area. Let it dry, wetsAnd smooth. Do this as many times as you need to get it to a smooth even surface and level with the original paint/clean. Then you have to buff/ polish out the wetsAnd marks.