Dear All, I appreciate this is asking for generosity as it is not my morgan that has suffered but knowledge and advice here is usually of good quality on such things.
Last night a low life deeply keyed a number of vehicles on my street. a common problem in oxford. Unfortunately they have left a deep grove in the paint work of my skoda superb. its only a year only and i'm quite miffed. i was under the impression that it was an unwritten rule that you dont key a poor skoda, but pigs can fly...
They have gone through the clear coat, paint and primer down to the steel in some places.
I have spent the last few hours investigating how to repair this myself and there are no hard a fast rules on the internet. Most people seem to be peddling a product, whereas i want to know the best way to a top quality home repair.
I can get the correct paint from skoda no problem.
I have made one firm conclusion so far: the internet is full of products that claim to have the mystical powers of Jesus, where you apply some gunk, give it a swirl, then a firm rub and it will fix the problem. I am treating these products with suspicion. I dont see that clear cut will work once the grove goes down to the steel.
SO what is the correct way to repair a deep scratch?
do i need to sand down the whole bonnet panel? do i need to sand down 1 inch around the scratch? do i just apply paint to the immediate scratch with a small dab?
will the paint blend well with the original paint job if i sand down one inch around? likewise for the clear coat?
If there are any restorers or experienced people i would love to know what is the correct manner to approach this problem. I am in need of wisdom and advice Otherwise i will have to take it to a body shop and will be none the wiser for next time. Thanks, Charles
