matyellott Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 All, I just found a half inch paint scratch right below my driver's side door handle, looks pretty deep, tried touch-up paint, not happy with it. Any idea at all how much a scratch like this will run me to fix? (Ballpark)??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Swing by a body shop and have them take a quick look at it. How did the scratch get there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Depending on the shop's hourly rate, it will probably run you in the range of $500.00 to $800.00 dollars, because it's quite likely they will have to paint the whole door skin for proper paint matching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I have not tried this product but I was thinking of using it on the wife's car. drcolorchip.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-2937 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yup prob going to be closer to 800.00 seems like every scratch is 7-8 hundred dollars its because they have to blend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullens Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 In my experience those mobile dent/scratch guys do a fantastic job. I had the garage door put two nice slices on the bumper of my 03 Term. A place called dent pro came out and when he was done you couldn't even see it. He sprayed the whole bumper, heat gunned it and clear coated it. The whole job cost me $150. Just a hint, ask your car dealer what dent service they use. Sometimes cars come off the trailer scratched and they repair them before they hit the showroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenh Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 In my experience those mobile dent/scratch guys do a fantastic job. I had the garage door put two nice slices on the bumper of my 03 Term. A place called dent pro came out and when he was done you couldn't even see it. He sprayed the whole bumper, heat gunned it and clear coated it. The whole job cost me $150. Just a hint, ask your car dealer what dent service they use. Sometimes cars come off the trailer scratched and they repair them before they hit the showroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyellott Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Well.... drum roll.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyellott Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Well.... drum roll.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyellott Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I think i will live with the thumbnail size sratch that you can only see from 6 inches anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenh Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Run by a couple good body shops in your area. I've had a few scratches/dings like yours repaired on other cars, and you would be suprised what they can do. Bring the correct touch up paint from Ford, they will fill the scratch, let it dry and refill about 3 times until the paint in the scratch is level with the rest of the door paint. They then sand with super fine grit sandpaper and a buffing wheel and it "almost" disappers. At least no one will see it but you. Beats repainting the whole door (which can have its own issues) and I've never been charged over a hundred bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyellott Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Run by a couple good body shops in your area. I've had a few scratches/dings like yours repaired on other cars, and you would be suprised what they can do. Bring the correct touch up paint from Ford, they will fill the scratch, let it dry and refill about 3 times until the paint in the scratch is level with the rest of the door paint. They then sand with super fine grit sandpaper and a buffing wheel and it "almost" disappers. At least no one will see it but you. Beats repainting the whole door (which can have its own issues) and I've never been charged over a hundred bucks. Will do thanks all, BYW I should mention the guys who quoted me are top notch they once buffed out a few surface scratch for me at no change. I think they jsut want to make sure it is done11% correctly. If anyone know a good mobile repair place in the Denver area that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I don't disagree with shopping around and looking for other less expensive alternatives to repair the scratch, but the quoted price from your shop is unfortunately, spot on. Nothing is cheap nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billltoole Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I had a disgruntled crazy lady employee, keyed my drivers side door for about 8 inches, cost me $630. I had to shop around a bit but they did a nice job. I knew she did it, she knew I knew she did it. Didnt have any proof. I could have killed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Matt, you could tackle the job yourself, and if you do, these articles/stories might help you get through it... http://www.popularme...to/4216365.html http://blogs.howstuf...our-cars-paint/ http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/tires-auto-parts/auto-parts/scratch-removers-9-07/overview/0709_scratch_ov.htm You would certainly save a bunch of money, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I had a disgruntled crazy lady employee, keyed my drivers side door for about 8 inches, cost me $630. I had to shop around a bit but they did a nice job. I knew she did it, she knew I knew she did it. Didnt have any proof. I could have killed! Yep.............I'd be in jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyellott Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Matt, you could tackle the job yourself, and if you do, these articles/stories might help you get through it... http://www.popularme...to/4216365.html http://blogs.howstuffworks.com/2009/09/10/how-to-fix-scratches-in-your-cars-paint/ You would certainly save a bunch of money, that's for sure. Good article, however if I messed up the entire door (which knowing myself i would find a way to) I would never forgive myself. i will just touch it up and wax the heck out of it, anyone ever use one of the mobile detail places to fix a scratch? If so anyone in the CO, aera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyellott Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Swing by a body shop and have them take a quick look at it. How did the scratch get there ? Sorry man just read this. I have no idea went to open the door Sunday to go for a drive and spotted it, my guess is a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpierson Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I had a nick on my door right on the ridge. I had it sanded, painted, cleared, buffed and baked and back in 24 hours. They charged me $125. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left_Ya_Shook Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 those shops are ripping you guys off, at my dads body shop we charge about $50-$75 for a door we do bumpers from $100-$150, these are all minor scratches or dents.with the paint systems their are today depending where that scratch you have is, they shouldn't have to blend into the fender or quarter especially because most Shelby are a solid color, besides the silvers and the blue .if i were you i would look into local shops.doesnt hurt to check around check out their shops and ask around who people recommend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Your estimate is amazing. Can you take a picture to show the group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyellott Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Your estimate is amazing. Can you take a picture to show the group? Try these with and without flash, depening on your monitor you may be able to see one set better then another. http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad142/matyellott/IMG_0677.jpg http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad142/matyellott/IMG_0676.jpg http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad142/matyellott/IMG_0681.jpg http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad142/matyellott/IMG_0674.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Sorry man just read this. I have no idea went to open the door Sunday to go for a drive and spotted it, my guess is a rock. WRONG !!....a cop probably did it...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullens Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 OMG you didn't go there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyellott Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 WRONG !!....a cop probably did it...lol Thought of about 20 things to write here, but thought againist it. Thanks all happy to talk politics on another thread or over a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thought of about 20 things to write here, but thought againist it. Thanks all happy to talk politics on another thread or over a beer. Lol, it was a joke. Glad you didn't flip your lid. Hope the car gets taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matyellott Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Lol, it was a joke. Glad you didn't flip your lid. Hope the car gets taken care of. Naaa I am sure I have it coming; sometimes I take myself way too seriously. I did order the Lanka paint repair system I will supply after shots (Since you can all see my before) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I have not tried this product but I was thinking of using it on the wife's car. drcolorchip.com Same thing I would do first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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