Think i have been keyed!

Thickplank · 24th February 2008, 19:53

Hi everybody i am new and this is my first post so i hope i don't make to many mistakes!
Got my new(to me) Honda Civic EX 1.8 NHB 06 on Friday and i love it.

Went out this morning and it looks like it has been keyed along the rear left passenger door, about 11". Less that 2 days and this happens!

As it is not that bad maybe it got scratched in the car park i was in on Saturday afternoon by a bag or a coat zip.

Any way, the scratch is not to deep, you can see a little bit of white under a couple of inches of it, but mostly it is light.

I think i can polish it out.

Can anybody recommend a good and easy polish for the job?

Thanks in advance.

Dimplyred · 24th February 2008, 20:16

Hi Thickplank and welcome to civinfo.

Let's hope it was accidentally done and not malicious. I am sure though if it was the latter it wouldn't be a light scratch.

I've not used it but I hear Meguiars Scratch X is very good. Maybe worth a go

Anyway don't let it spoil your enjoyment of your new car.

Thickplank · 24th February 2008, 20:33

Thanks!
Life is to short to get upset about these things but you still do.
Will give that a try next weekend and tell you how it went.

Jack The Lad. · 24th February 2008, 20:45

Mine was certainly keyed sometime last week, right on the offside front door pillar and down to the white base coat. Sticks out like a sore thumb. The B-------s.

Dimplyred · 24th February 2008, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Mine was certainly keyed sometime last week, right on the offside front door pillar and down to the white base coat. Sticks out like a sore thumb. The B-------s.

Yes as you say " the B.........s."

What pleasure anyone gets from doing it is totally beyond me, let's hope they get theirs, preferably painfully.

Jack The Lad. · 24th February 2008, 21:00

Think I will have a go at the paint, using the wooden cocktail sticks Dimply.
Then the very, very fine paper, to bring it level.

grasey · 24th February 2008, 21:01

Sorry to hear about that, I hope you sort it out. Welcome to the forum.

Dimplyred · 24th February 2008, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Think I will have a go at the paint, using the wooden cocktail sticks Dimply.
Then the very, very fine paper, to bring it level.

Aha you were listening then.

Be patient though I've only used that method on stone chips, not a scratch. You need to be very very gentle with the wet and dry and don't remove any of the original surrounding paint.

Good luck though

DeanFYoung · 24th February 2008, 21:12

Noticed a small ding in my rear passenger door....very annoyed...

Jack The Lad. · 24th February 2008, 21:43

Will Do DR.
The one thing that I have and do need in my job is ----- patience.

Dean, If the ding doesn't have any sharp edges to it and the paint isn't damaged, it will cost around £45 +vat in the West Country.
The Company I have used in the past, charge by the panel, so they will do 3 - 4 dings for the same price.
Thats how quickly its done, using the right gear.

PJS · 24th February 2008, 22:36

Forget Meg's Scratch X - you're down to the primer!
You're looking at a wet sand and polish job with touch-up paint.
Build the layers up gradually, using a hairdryer to dry them.
Make the last one proud of the scratch, then sand back to level with the rest of the paint.
Once you've done that, break out the machine polisher and some Menzerna or 3M polishes, and bring everything back to a nice glassy lustre.
It'll not be 100% invisible, but it will be seriously less noticeable unless looking for it.

Before you start though, and after polishing, use a 50% diluted (deionised water) solution of IPA (isopropyl alcohol) to wipe the area clean of any debris and dirt, and again to remove any polish dust/filler oils. Once you're happy with the restoration (no swirls etc) then reapply your wax/sealant.

Unknownsoldier · 25th February 2008, 10:32

Good way to stop them, wire a battery up to the paintwor from the boot, then just wait, won't hurt anyone until the touch bare metal (not much on the civ) or they key it to the metal, then they either go bang or their car key does (wrecks their key's coder

). I hate it when people are malicious like that.

Tom

Thickplank · 25th February 2008, 15:27

had a good look in the cold light of day and I am sure its keyed. You can see a very faint line of white In some parts.
Could have been a lot worse.
May give chipsaway a ring, has anybody used them?

Unknownsoldier · 25th February 2008, 16:13

I've used em'; and found them to be very helpful, and good at their job, however they are a franchise and results will vary.

Tom

brawnr · 25th February 2008, 21:10

I don't understand what drives someone to key a car...totally out of order.

Anyone seen Last King of Scotland?

They should hang them fron the ceiling by their nipples!!!

grasey · 25th February 2008, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by brawnr

I don't understand what drives someone to key a car...totally out of order.

Anyone seen Last King of Scotland?

They should hang them from the ceiling by their nipples!!!

That made my eyes water.

Unknownsoldier · 25th February 2008, 21:17

And eat them????

Tom

brawnr · 25th February 2008, 21:20

Good idea...

Wrench their toe nails off with plyers and they can then use 'em as a spoon.

Jack The Lad. · 25th February 2008, 21:36

That made my eyes water.[/quote]

I am doing the breast feeding at the moment, as my wife has gone out for the evening.

civicfan · 25th February 2008, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by brawnr

I don't understand what drives someone to key a car...totally out of order.

Anyone seen Last King of Scotland?

They should hang them fron the ceiling by their nipples!!!

For the yobs, it's a case of "fight with the sword, die by the sword" - if one day one similarly bull-necked spots them "at work" with his car, they're done

24th February 2008, 19:53	#1 (permalink)
Thickplank Valve Cap Join Date: 20th February 2008 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Think i have been keyed! Hi everybody i am new and this is my first post so i hope i don't make to many mistakes! Got my new(to me) Honda Civic EX 1.8 NHB 06 on Friday and i love it. Went out this morning and it looks like it has been keyed along the rear left passenger door, about 11". Less that 2 days and this happens! As it is not that bad maybe it got scratched in the car park i was in on Saturday afternoon by a bag or a coat zip. Any way, the scratch is not to deep, you can see a little bit of white under a couple of inches of it, but mostly it is light. I think i can polish it out. Can anybody recommend a good and easy polish for the job? Thanks in advance.

24th February 2008, 21:43	#10 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 8 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	Will Do DR. The one thing that I have and do need in my job is ----- patience. Dean, If the ding doesn't have any sharp edges to it and the paint isn't damaged, it will cost around £45 +vat in the West Country. The Company I have used in the past, charge by the panel, so they will do 3 - 4 dings for the same price. Thats how quickly its done, using the right gear. Last edited by Jack The Lad.; 24th February 2008 at 21:50.

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24th February 2008, 20:16	#2 (permalink)
Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 5,681 Thanks: 21 Thanked 211 Times in 204 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Thickplank and welcome to civinfo. Let's hope it was accidentally done and not malicious. I am sure though if it was the latter it wouldn't be a light scratch. I've not used it but I hear Meguiars Scratch X is very good. Maybe worth a go Anyway don't let it spoil your enjoyment of your new car.

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Thickplank Valve Cap Join Date: 20th February 2008 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Life is to short to get upset about these things but you still do. Will give that a try next weekend and tell you how it went.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 8 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine was certainly keyed sometime last week, right on the offside front door pillar and down to the white base coat. Sticks out like a sore thumb. The B-------s.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 8 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	Think I will have a go at the paint, using the wooden cocktail sticks Dimply. Then the very, very fine paper, to bring it level.

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grasey Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 16th December 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear about that, I hope you sort it out. Welcome to the forum.

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DeanFYoung Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 19th June 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 713 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Noticed a small ding in my rear passenger door....very annoyed...

24th February 2008, 22:36	#11 (permalink)
PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 479 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	Forget Meg's Scratch X - you're down to the primer! You're looking at a wet sand and polish job with touch-up paint. Build the layers up gradually, using a hairdryer to dry them. Make the last one proud of the scratch, then sand back to level with the rest of the paint. Once you've done that, break out the machine polisher and some Menzerna or 3M polishes, and bring everything back to a nice glassy lustre. It'll not be 100% invisible, but it will be seriously less noticeable unless looking for it. Before you start though, and after polishing, use a 50% diluted (deionised water) solution of IPA (isopropyl alcohol) to wipe the area clean of any debris and dirt, and again to remove any polish dust/filler oils. Once you're happy with the restoration (no swirls etc) then reapply your wax/sealant.

25th February 2008, 10:32	#12 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good way to stop them, wire a battery up to the paintwor from the boot, then just wait, won't hurt anyone until the touch bare metal (not much on the civ) or they key it to the metal, then they either go bang or their car key does (wrecks their key's coder ). I hate it when people are malicious like that. Tom

25th February 2008, 15:27	#13 (permalink)
Thickplank Valve Cap Join Date: 20th February 2008 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	had a good look in the cold light of day and I am sure its keyed. You can see a very faint line of white In some parts. Could have been a lot worse. May give chipsaway a ring, has anybody used them?

25th February 2008, 16:13	#14 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've used em'; and found them to be very helpful, and good at their job, however they are a franchise and results will vary. Tom

25th February 2008, 21:10	#15 (permalink)
brawnr Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th August 2007 Posts: 172 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I don't understand what drives someone to key a car...totally out of order. Anyone seen Last King of Scotland? They should hang them fron the ceiling by their nipples!!!

25th February 2008, 21:17	#17 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	And eat them???? Tom

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brawnr Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th August 2007 Posts: 172 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Good idea... Wrench their toe nails off with plyers and they can then use 'em as a spoon.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 8 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	That made my eyes water.[/quote] I am doing the breast feeding at the moment, as my wife has gone out for the evening.