[Nh5651]

So some idiot keyed the lid of my trunk pictures attached, gotta return the car in about 20 months so still quite a bit of time, however wanted to know the options I have and what would be the best way to go about this
Paint color: Platinum Silver
Thanks

[Lysol]

First question: does your finger nail catch the groove of the scratch? If not (or very lightly), you may be able to buff it out with some compund.

[Nh5651]

Originally Posted by Lysol

First question: does your finger nail catch the groove of the scratch?

Yeah it does

[328iX]

Insurance or find a place that can touch it up

[Nh5651]

Originally Posted by 328dX

Insurance or find a place that can touch it up

Do you know Aprox how much touch up would be?
Also how much would BMWFS possibly charge?
And would my premium increase if I claimed ?

Thanks

Edit just checked it is very lightly when o touch the groove

[328iX]

Originally Posted by Nh5651

Do you know Aprox how much touch up would be?
Also how much would BMWFS possibly charge?
And would my premium increase if I claimed ?

Thanks

Maybe it would be best to see if they say anything when you turn it in.

[Nh5651]

Originally Posted by 328dX

Maybe it would be best to see if they say anything when you turn it in.

So just check it's very lightly when I touch with fingernail, can feel it a bit more when I use the bottom of my finger, also I have meguiars scratch remover should I try that after washing and waxing the car?

[328iX]

Originally Posted by Nh5651

So just check it's very lightly when I touch with fingernail, can feel it a bit more when I use the bottom of my finger, also I have meguiars scratch remover should I try that after washing and waxing the car?

Use the scratch remover it could take out some of the edges. When your fingernail catches that means it's below the clear coat which is more difficult to repair than a scratch on the surface of the clear

[Nh5651]

Originally Posted by 328dX

Use the scratch remover it could take out some of the edges. When your fingernail catches that means it's below the clear coat which is more difficult to repair than a scratch on the surface of the clear

Yeah if I could minimize the scratch to 2-3 inches that would be fine as it's normal wear and tear and they don't charge for it then, the scratch starts deep but slowly fades as I go through it

[328iX]

Originally Posted by Nh5651

Yeah if I could minimize the scratch to 2-3 inches that would be fine as it's normal wear and tear and they don't charge for it then, the scratch starts deep but slowly fades as I go through it

Yeah the scratch remove will remove everything on the surface. I think you will be fine

[Nh5651]

Originally Posted by 328dX

Yeah the scratch remove will remove everything on the surface. I think you will be fine

Okay sounds great thanks, should I wash then wax first, or just wash and then use it?

Thank you

[328iX]

Originally Posted by Nh5651

Okay sounds great thanks, should I wash then wax first, or just wash and then use it?

Thank you

I'd do it before washing. The scratch remove essentially has tiny abrasive material in it that buffs/polishes away the clear. It's also messy and leaves a haze if not completely wiped. I'd do it first then wash.

[Nh5651]

Originally Posted by 328dX

I'd do it before washing. The scratch remove essentially has tiny abrasive material in it that buffs/polishes away the clear. It's also messy and leaves a haze if not completely wiped. I'd do it first then wash.

Ahh I see I just tried didn't really do anything but make it extremely clean lol, I applied it on a microfiber towel rubbed it in and then immediately wiped using another clean microfiber towel

[328iX]

Originally Posted by Nh5651

Ahh I see I just tried didn't really do anything but make it extremely clean lol, I applied it on a microfiber towel rubbed it in and then immediately wiped using another clean microfiber towel

You can try for a longer period of time it won't hurt anything. Just try to blend with surrounding area. If it still doesn't work than the damage is too deep.

[Zanity]

sad to see this, so many jealous dicks out there, if I were you, I'd leave it for now, you still have 20 months to go, wait till near the end, who knows what else might happen, if you fixed it now and get another scratch next year, then that would suck hard, I would fix it privately right before returning the lease. Your mission, should you accept, is to make a friend who works in the body shop within the next 20 months. Good luck.

[Nh5651]

Originally Posted by Zanity

sad to see this, so many jealous dicks out there, if I were you, I'd leave it for now, you still have 20 months to go, wait till near the end, who knows what else might happen, if you fixed it now and get another scratch next year, then that would suck hard, I would fix it privately right before returning the lease. Your mission, should you accept, is to make a friend who works in the body shop within the next 20 months. Good luck.

Yeah will most likeley try making a friend I mean my dad knows someone at a body shop he's gotten work done so might hit him up and see what the damage is, I think for now I'm just going to try using the scratch remover and see if it fades any part even slightly, then like you said wait a bit and when I do my pre inspection see if they see the scratch and ding me for it, also most likeley going to get another bmw so they might discount me a bit who knows lol. Yeah don't understand why people do this shit pisses me off, I mean it's literally a 3 series like come on man, my 4 series doesn't have any thank god mad paranoid that car would get scratches so I got it in black, this platinum silver color is hard to match also that's why I feel like it would be a problem. Again people just hate and vandalize these days it's just ridiculous, no appreciation or respect for others... don't wanna rant now lol but I was thinking if there was some way to have a camera installed where it would record the car, since I street park both my bmws couldn't find anything though

Edit: don't wanna hit my insurance rates here in north jersey are crazy high anyways don't want them to go up even more lol