Any idea what i can do with this scratch..

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You can try to polish/compound it out. Should take the majority of it out...and it will 'knock' down some of the heavier stuff that I see in your pic.

You can do the area by hand, however, a much better result will be had via machine. If you are not comfortable doing it yourself, seek out a reputable detailer in your area. Look on some online detailing sights-autogeek- to find one. Just my $.02!

Keep us posted...

 

Darn to close to the garage door?

I would consult with your dealer and see who they use for touch ups.

 

A good polish or compound should take that right out - from the pic, the scratch does not look deep at all.

 

What is left of the scratch after a little polishing can be covered up with Dr Color Chip. Try that first.

 

Very good paint advice already given, so I won't repeat it, but I will add this... remove the "foot plate" from your garage door.

 

If you have a detailer that you trust that would be my route. At least let the detailer take a closer look and give you his opinion before you create more of a problem then already exists.

 

+1 better to spend a little money and have a professional do their best, which will always be better than DIY...

 

Polish will take it off but will also thin out the clear coat. It should be fine as long as it didn't scratch the paint. Start with a less abrasive polisher in order to be safe. A good detailer shop will give you an advice on how to do it properly. My detailer supply shop always give me the best advice and the best products available in their shop. Of course you need a good DA Polisher to do the job properly. You can invest in supplies and equipments to do the job yourself if not then let the pro do it.

 

Remove and repaint the bumper cover. It's the only sure- fire solution.
That will unfortunately cost about $800.

 

honestly ask you dealer who they use to remove such scratches etc (they will have someone) and give them a call ... it will cost you $100-300 and it will be "perfect" ... they will most likely be mobile too.

 

My 911 is gone now, but before I started doing some paint repair on it (using touch-up paint, sandpaper, machine polishers, compounding, etc.) I practiced on my Audi (right before I sold it) and the wife's BMW. Then I had the experience and confidence to work on the Porsche, and the results were excellent.

Excuse me while I pat myself on the back.

So, yes, this is all fixable, but it really shouldn't be your first attempt. Practice on the kid's car or something else first. Or, as suggested, just have a pro do it.

One word of caution on the dealer's paint guy - they're not concerned with the longevity of your paint after the repair. They just want it fixed as quickly and cheaply as possible. That may not coincide with your desires.

 

I took my car to a body shop my dealer recommended. I am not happy with the results...
Any recommendations at this point? Anyone know a good detailer in the NY/NJ area?

 

wow, I hope you did not pay for that...

 

op, just get that portion resprayed by a Porsche certified body shop. You won't be able to tell the difference after they're done.