Well, I havent even put 500 miles on it and its already happened. Someone took a key and ran it across the hood quite a few times.

I will post pictures up in a little bit since I just got in.

My question for everyone is, what are my options for dealing with the scratches? They arent really deep, and they are so shallow I actually thought it was dust lines at first. What do you all suggest? My car is Tungsten Pearl, so they are even less noticable.

 

If you can feel the scratches with your fingernail, then you might have to have the hood repainted. If you can't, then there is a good possibility that the scratches can be buffed out. If they're deep, I hope you have comprehensive.

 

That sucks!! But it sounds like you should be able to just buff it out.

 

would a clear bra prevent things like this? If i were to get it on the doors/hood

 

Are you sure it was keyed and not just someones cat that thought it was a nice place to sleep but since it was well waxed it slid off?

 

dont know if the clear bra is a plausible solution. Because if they tore it up, it would still have to be replaced and would not be cheap. Unfortunately, we are at the mercy of the jerks who feel it is their right to key cars...

 

Where did you park the car??? Why do people do that? Argggh...must be jealousy..
How much would it cost to repaint?

 

Take your IS to a quality detailer or body shop. You'd be amazed how much "damage" they can remove.