tooffairy

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum. Loving my 2007 IS250. My car just got scratched a couple of days ago from someone parked next to me. I think they opened their door right into my rear passenger door. I'm not sure how to tell how deep the scratch is. I've heard about "clear coat" but how do u tell if its into that?! I also have a small scratch on the rear bumper. Is it possible to buff these out? Any idea on how much it might cost for a good buffing job for the two scratches?! Thanks!

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

Well, it depends on the severity of the scratch.

Got pictures?

If you need to repaint a spot due to a scratch or scrape, a good technician should be able to color-match repaint any metallic color for about $300 a panel. Add a lot more if you need bodywork from a severe dent.

Otherwise, if the paint is good, but you have a small dent, paintless dent removal (PDR) is rather cheap at about $75.

Bichon

I use the fingernail test to determine the severity of a scratch. If you can't feel it with your fingernail, it should be relatively easy to buff out.

mandyfig

Bichon's rule of thumb is effective. Pics will help us help you.

arpan176

color match a panel is $300/panel? I have a 2IS and got $600-$700/panel in IL

BrothaBlck

Sounds about right, they quoted me about 500 Euros to get scratch/ dent combo on my passenger side door fixed. It's still not fixed smh.