Recommendations for scratch repair? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tainen · 07-30-2012, 01:19 PM

Hey all.

Well, it happened. After not driving my BRZ to work for the last two weeks in fear of dings dents and scrapes, I drove it in on friday nice and early and parked in a full size spot, and gave myself tons of room. Thought I was safe.

I come out to find a 2" long scratch in my right rear bumper area. Pretty deep, into the plastic. I tried various scratch repair products, none had much of an effect, since the scratch is past the paint of course.

This is the very reason I went out and bought a daily driver vehicle! Argh.

So does anyone have any experience or a recommendation for a scratch repair company in the PNW?

deucethemoose · 07-31-2012, 01:17 AM

Do you have any pictures of the damage? I know a few people in the detailing/cosmetic repair business that I can ask, but they're all down around Tacoma.

kgc · 08-15-2012, 03:03 AM

I got a small rock chip on the hood and scratches around the door pull areas that I need fixed. Would love to hear about anyone good, hopefully in the Seattle or Bellevue/Redmond/Kirkland/Eastside area.

slizoth · 08-15-2012, 01:43 PM

Yeah Im all ears, I have some rock scratches on the front bumper and somehow I got a tent in the door frame (just above the window) that looks like I got hit by a big piece of hail or something.

Luke.Cariveau · 08-15-2012, 02:17 PM

Truthfully, I had a few very minor scratches by the door panel that I took the turtles scratch repair kit too. Also had a universal black paint pen to supplement the kits clear coat pen. With some patience and attention to detail I got it back to its original luster.

rocketballoon · 08-21-2012, 06:47 PM

I have been considering purchasing a Porter Cable Dual Action polisher (7424XP) specifically to polish out any of the inevitable scratches/rock chips so I can personally keep the finish looking good. I drive my BRZ only on weekends and so far it does not have any major dings. I used Opti-Coat. There are some minor dings.

pinoyplaya · 09-11-2012, 08:44 PM

I got rock chip x2 from a single piece of rock today. I hate stupid trucks! FU trucks.

Oh well, gives me reason to replace the hood XD maybe carbon fiber if it looks good.

07-30-2012, 01:19 PM	#1
Tainen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: First SWP BRZ-L Location: Washington Posts: 809 Thanks: 154 Thanked 350 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Recommendations for scratch repair? Hey all. Well, it happened. After not driving my BRZ to work for the last two weeks in fear of dings dents and scrapes, I drove it in on friday nice and early and parked in a full size spot, and gave myself tons of room. Thought I was safe. I come out to find a 2" long scratch in my right rear bumper area. Pretty deep, into the plastic. I tried various scratch repair products, none had much of an effect, since the scratch is past the paint of course. This is the very reason I went out and bought a daily driver vehicle! Argh. So does anyone have any experience or a recommendation for a scratch repair company in the PNW? __________________ First white BRZ in the country Limited SWP BRZ, 35% tint, clear bra, Nameless Performance downpipe, axelback, headers

07-31-2012, 01:17 AM	#2
deucethemoose Functionally Retarded Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: LinkECU V6 MR2 - MKVII Golf R Location: PNW Posts: 709 Thanks: 81 Thanked 425 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you have any pictures of the damage? I know a few people in the detailing/cosmetic repair business that I can ask, but they're all down around Tacoma. __________________ 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - 1MZ-FE 3.0L - Other Stuff I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.

09-11-2012, 08:44 PM	#7
pinoyplaya Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Location: Maple Grove, MN (Minneapolis) Posts: 355 Thanks: 4 Thanked 64 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got rock chip x2 from a single piece of rock today. I hate stupid trucks! FU trucks. Oh well, gives me reason to replace the hood XD maybe carbon fiber if it looks good. __________________ BYE: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Drove the car off the lot at 8/6/12 @ 8:06 PM Traded for Black 2013 Camaro 2SS RS

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kgc Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited AT Location: WA Posts: 91 Thanks: 51 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got a small rock chip on the hood and scratches around the door pull areas that I need fixed. Would love to hear about anyone good, hopefully in the Seattle or Bellevue/Redmond/Kirkland/Eastside area.

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slizoth Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ Location: Oregon Posts: 454 Thanks: 185 Thanked 70 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah Im all ears, I have some rock scratches on the front bumper and somehow I got a tent in the door frame (just above the window) that looks like I got hit by a big piece of hail or something.

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rocketballoon Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM LTD MT Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 42 Thanks: 12 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have been considering purchasing a Porter Cable Dual Action polisher (7424XP) specifically to polish out any of the inevitable scratches/rock chips so I can personally keep the finish looking good. I drive my BRZ only on weekends and so far it does not have any major dings. I used Opti-Coat. There are some minor dings.

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