Best way to remove this key mark?

[.Joe]

Hi there,

i noticed this mark after leaving my car in the work car park, what would be the best way to go about it?

Thanks in advance,

Joe

 

[Mr Plums]

Respray that mate, its down to the metal so no polish will help.

 

[Knuckles]

Can you not touch it up with the paint pen, then polish it back to blend it in?

very thin layers though

 

[.Joe]

how much would i be looking to pay for a respray on that area? theres a blemish at the top of the photo that needs sorting too, it's not really something i want to have to pay out but will need too

Many thanks

 

[Bluebeard]

Can you feel it with your fingernail?

 

[Mr Plums]

If you are any good at prepping/spraying and if your not that bothered about the bodywork too much, i would wet and dry the scratch and surrounding area smooth, then blend it in with a rattle can(+ clearcoat) and machine polish it back up a few days after.

It wouldnt be perfect but imo it would look better than touching it up with a pen, it depends what sort of finish you are after, a touch up pen would be cheaper and easier.

 

[.Joe]

Daniel: the part on the far left can feel it with my nail the rest is very faint

MrTom: i don't fancy touching any of the body work as i dont want to make it any worse, preferably i would like it sorted and possibly the swirl marks removed

 

[Bluebeard]

Wet sand it and machine polish it then. You should just be left with the worst bit on the end.

 

[Bean5]

IMHO it looks too deep to flat and polish...and you'll end up rubbing through the clear coat trying to get rid of it...You never know tho if you do try this just go steady do bit by bit (know the limit) if you are unsure get your local body shop to have a go failing this just get them to paint it properly...DONT just touch it up so an aerosol it will look s**t! I promise you!
P.s. I work in a body shop so without sounding like a dick. I know what I'm talking about...let me know if you need any more advise...hope this helps...yes I like my "...";-)

 

[.Joe]

Good evening all,

After quite a few hours and trial and error I have finally sorted the scratch to the best of my ability

 

[.Joe]

Good evening all,

After quite a few hours and trial and error I have finally sorted the scratch to the best of my ability

 

[Darius]

Good evening all,

After quite a few hours and trial and error I have finally sorted the scratch to the best of my ability

Good job! How'd you do it?

 

[.Joe]

A spray can into the cap then cotton bud, and repeat the numerous times, then rubbing compound, then more paint from the cap, rubbing compound, then a couple layers of clear coat, then blended in, then run over it with the polishing machine

 

[Chip-mk1]

Looks brilliant now, well done.

You should be giving the advice not asking it with skills like those

 

[Mr Plums]

Looks really good mate

You just have to take your time with prep/painting.