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Car keyed by idiot - How to fix?

Fernendo321
Fernendo321 Posts: 37 Forumite
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edited 22 June 2023 at 3:35PM in Motoring

Hi all

Some idiot keyed my car. It's a low value car worth around £1500.

I want to sell the car. How can I reduce the scratches before I sell? Should I try T-Cut or I have some touch up paint I could use that?

Thanks

Comments

  • Herzlos
    Herzlos Posts: 15,440 Forumite
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    Halfords will have a colour match pen, so I'd give that a go. It won't look perfect up close, but if the cars only worth £1500 it shouldn't put off any buyers.
  • Fernendo321
    Fernendo321 Posts: 37 Forumite
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    Herzlos said:
    Halfords will have a colour match pen, so I'd give that a go. It won't look perfect up close, but if the cars only worth £1500 it shouldn't put off any buyers.
    Thanks for your reply yes I'm not looking for perfect.   Better will do.  I hope due to the age of the car it won't have much if any impact on value.
  • fatbelly
    fatbelly Posts: 22,310 Forumite
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    T c u t will deal with small scratches so it is worth trying that first

    I don't know if you can still get that coloured car polish that comes with a 'lipstick' of the same colour. I have used that as a temporary fix but only works on common colours

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