Key scratch on '15 Prius, how to repair

[pearlvsn]

What is the best way to fix this during the winter? It doesn't have to be perfect, but enough to conceal it. 3M scratch remover, Simoniz, etc.....worth trying?

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[TRDTACO]

Can you feel it with a fingernail? If so your not going to do much. If you cant feel it with a fingernail id go at it with a compound first then a polish after.

[pearlvsn]

Can you feel it with a fingernail? If so your not going to do much. If you cant feel it with a fingernail id go at it with a compound first then a polish after.


Yes I can feel it with a fingernail.


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[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Hi, welcome to AutoGeekOnline!

For a scratch that you can feel with your fingernail it will need to be filled in by touch up paint and then sanded down level. This is not a repair for beginners.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/43535-key-repair-step-step-procedure.html

Another option will be to take it to a paint shop to have it re sprayed.

[pearlvsn]

Hi, welcome to AutoGeekOnline!

For a scratch that you can feel with your fingernail it will need to be filled in by touch up paint and then sanded down level. This is not a repair for beginners.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/43535-key-repair-step-step-procedure.html

Another option will be to take it to a paint shop to have it re sprayed.


So I should use Toyota's touch up paint that matches my color, sand it down and then?


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[Joshwaa]

Have you heard of Dr Colorchip. It might be right up your alley. Unless you are proficient with sanding, buffing, and polishing.

[pearlvsn]

Have you heard of Dr Colorchip. It might be right up your alley. Unless you are proficient with sanding, buffing, and polishing.


Not really to be honest. I am wondering on a quick fix it to help conceal it a bit and protect it from rusting, etc...then in the summertime I can take it to a shop unless it will run me way too much $$$. It's the Blizzard White color.


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[Paul Mitchell]

Have you contacted your insurance agent to determine what your comprehensive deductible is?

[pearlvsn]

Have you contacted your insurance agent to determine what your comprehensive deductible is?


Yes I have. It's not worth paying in my opinion.


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[roguegeek]

If the damage is deep enough, on enough panels, and the cost of repainting is much greater than your deductible (which is very likely is), I would go through insurance. No doubt about it. That's the entire point of having car insurance. To insure against cowardly acts like this.

[pearlvsn]

If the damage is deep enough, on enough panels, and the cost of repainting is much greater than your deductible (which is very likely is), I would go through insurance. No doubt about it. That's the entire point of having car insurance. To insure against cowardly acts like this.


I cannot afford $500 vs a lot less covering it up another way that I know exists. I just have to get the right help. I am not wanting it be perfect.


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[jcaustin87]

Dr. Colorchip would at least seal it and prevent any rusting, etc in the future. MIGHT help hide it some.... Maybe...

[pearlvsn]

Dr. Colorchip would at least seal it and prevent any rusting, etc in the future. MIGHT help hide it some.... Maybe...


Is there a lot involved. I'm not that much of a handyman is why I'm asking.


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[jcaustin87]

Their website and youtube channel has lots of good videos and illustrations on how to apply.

Its basically blob and smear. For a scratch like that I'd probably go with the squeegee kit.

[pearlvsn]

Their website and youtube channel has lots of good videos and illustrations on how to apply.

Its basically blob and smear. For a scratch like that I'd probably go with the squeegee kit.


Is that the best kit for my specific issue?


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