Fixing a door edge scratch? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Revsson · 07-04-2010, 10:07 PM

Okay, so my buddy and I ran some power wires from the battery through
the firewall as suggested in some other DIY. My parking spot is next to a
concrete wall. I thought I had parked far enough way, but when my buddy
opened the door all the way, he scrapped the edge of the door on the wall.
Needless to say, I was NOT happy!!! Sure wish I would have thought to
have a piece of foam over there, just in case.

How do I go about fixing this scratch? I should probably take a pic and/or
measure how big it is. It might not be a big deal to some, but knowing it
is there for future rust(?) is going to bother me. What can person with no
painting experience do to fix this? Would touch up paint be the route?
Or just wax over it as best I can, and keep and eye on it? Obviously, those
door edge protectors would detract from the smooth look of the side, right?

Ryude · 07-05-2010, 08:18 AM

Sadly, that's the worst place to get a scratch or chip. No real way to fix it without repainting the entire door, touch up would be your best option.

swidd · 07-22-2010, 10:46 AM

I say beat up your friend first, and see if he'll fix it after he is bleeding.

Revsson · 07-24-2010, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swidd

I say beat up your friend first, and see if he'll fix it after he is bleeding.

He's younger and heavier than I am.

07-04-2010, 10:07 PM	#1
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	Fixing a door edge scratch? Okay, so my buddy and I ran some power wires from the battery through the firewall as suggested in some other DIY. My parking spot is next to a concrete wall. I thought I had parked far enough way, but when my buddy opened the door all the way, he scrapped the edge of the door on the wall. Needless to say, I was NOT happy!!! Sure wish I would have thought to have a piece of foam over there, just in case. How do I go about fixing this scratch? I should probably take a pic and/or measure how big it is. It might not be a big deal to some, but knowing it is there for future rust(?) is going to bother me. What can person with no painting experience do to fix this? Would touch up paint be the route? Or just wax over it as best I can, and keep and eye on it? Obviously, those door edge protectors would detract from the smooth look of the side, right?

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07-05-2010, 08:18 AM	#2
Ryude Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 39	Sadly, that's the worst place to get a scratch or chip. No real way to fix it without repainting the entire door, touch up would be your best option.

07-22-2010, 10:46 AM	#3
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	I say beat up your friend first, and see if he'll fix it after he is bleeding.