First Door Ding :(

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by co_prius_3, Oct 9, 2012.

  1. co_prius_3

    co_prius_3 Member

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    Someone left me a nice driver side door ding with white paint attached. Looks like they opened their door hard. Almost looks deliberate. I removed the paint with some bug and tar remover, but there's still a small dent and scratch. Should I ignore it or try some touch-up paint? I knew this would happen eventually, but it still is lame.
     
  2. Chunker

    Chunker My name is Chunker...I wear a hat

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    I feel ya...I have a 1/4" inch scratch down to the metal on my hood...=( My baby has just under 4k miles on her too...=(
     
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    Bastards. That makes me close to insane. Down here with all the fossils if you park next to anyone your door will look like a pin cushion in a week. Have to park your car all the way at the end by itself. 5+ years old and no dings. Been plowed into twice though. Florida sucks.

    Carsmetics. About $250.
     
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    If the scratch went through to the metal, I'd suggest touch up paint (get a bottle from the dealer, apply a few very light coats with toothpick). If not through to metal, I wouldn't bother unless it bothers you.
     
  5. Chunker

    Chunker My name is Chunker...I wear a hat

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    Yeah that was the plan...just gotta go down there to get some...=)
     
  6. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    ScratchX can remove it if not too deep.