Why do People Key Cars?
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You could try CCTV. My next door neighbour has a camera (outside) attached to her bedroom window. My sister also has CCTV set up. She lives in a town-house and they have shared parking. A few months back my sister played me back some footage of a guy stealing tools from the back of a van. I was gob-smacked watching it. I mean, I know it happens, but to watch it. They sent a copy off to the police, but not sure what came of it. I need to ask her.
It's an option if it was done at home.
It's an option if it was done at home.
Edited by CHIMPDREAMER on Sunday 22 September 22:21
Thanks again for all the great comments & words of support.
No one needs this kind of mindless vandalism, so I really hope it's not a trend.
Moving on & to bring all this to a close here's the best I could do
The Boot before as styled by "Ginger Kid"
And after, flatting, painting, flatting & compounding:
The Wing before; and more of "Ginger Kid's" handy work
During (adding the paint before a second round of flatting):
And after flatting & compounding:
Ok so it's not perfect, you can still see the lines of paint but I hope you all agree it does look a lot better?
I should point out this was all done by hand, and I'm far from experienced in localised smart repairs.
I used 3M red stopper to fill the scratches, a small pot of Crimson Starmist touch up paint from Surface & Design, 1500 followed by 2000 grit wet & dry, then three grades of compound/polish.
I'll give the whole car a final gentle buzz over with my new dual action polisher that should arrive in the next few days, followed by some Prima Amigo polymer glaze to hide any final imperfections.
With any luck the car should look reasonably respectable again
Dave
No one needs this kind of mindless vandalism, so I really hope it's not a trend.
Moving on & to bring all this to a close here's the best I could do
The Boot before as styled by "Ginger Kid"
And after, flatting, painting, flatting & compounding:
The Wing before; and more of "Ginger Kid's" handy work
During (adding the paint before a second round of flatting):
And after flatting & compounding:
Ok so it's not perfect, you can still see the lines of paint but I hope you all agree it does look a lot better?
I should point out this was all done by hand, and I'm far from experienced in localised smart repairs.
I used 3M red stopper to fill the scratches, a small pot of Crimson Starmist touch up paint from Surface & Design, 1500 followed by 2000 grit wet & dry, then three grades of compound/polish.
I'll give the whole car a final gentle buzz over with my new dual action polisher that should arrive in the next few days, followed by some Prima Amigo polymer glaze to hide any final imperfections.
With any luck the car should look reasonably respectable again
Dave
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