nyca

where was the car parked when this happened?

if you can feel the scratch with your fingernail, then it probably cannot be removed, even with a circular buffer.

Kigiin

Just to vent... I had a piece of s&%t key my Lexus 470 several years ago from the back corner panel 360 degrees around the car until it formed a complete circle... all the way down to the metal. I would have given my left ******** (and maybe even the other) to catch him. I still think about it today. I am livid just writing this!

ADias

Such animal should be beaten on the public square.

chris walrod

Looking back, its probably best that you didn't catch the POS..

ADias

Where did this happen? parking lot, street? did you park isolated or near other cars? Where in the country was this?

These questions are asked to build a profile, if there is one, that may be helpful to other car owners in the future. Thanks.

Note: there are certain areas of town (and these are not undesirable locatins) where I do not leave the car parked long.

Moogle

holy ****!!!!

rss997

Sick freaks out there. Me and my family would be btter off if i did not catch him and break his face.......I don't need any jailtime.................

Try to let it go and thank the lord you have the means to enjoy the finer things in life!!1

Tour18

Just think, our taxes pay for their existance.

Nicole

That is just sick! I feel for you, and hope it can be fixed without any lont-term effects.

The first thing I would do is try to determine whether only the clear coat is scratched, or if the scratch goes through the metallic part of the paint. If it's only the clear coat, they might be able to fill in the grove with clear and buff it out. If it's deeper, then you will most likely need the part repainted.

If you are not sure how deep it is, put a clear tape over the scratch to keep dirt from settling into it until you can have a speicialist evaluate the damage.

Generally, I would avoid any more paint work than absolutely necessary. This means, if the scratch is not through the clear coat, don't let them talk you into redoing the whole fender right - the potential issues with color-matching weigh more than the risk that filling the clearcoat won't work. The latter is cheap and simple, and you won't have lost a lot, if it fails. You can always do the whole fender later.

Hope this makes sense. Best of luck to you!

OH997

I am honestly not sure where the car was keyed. Because of the angle of light on the car you wouldn't see the scratch until you got a few feet from the car.

The one issue that is bothering me the most is that it is conceivable that it happened in my garage! For years I had a guy take care of our cars. He would come to the neighborhood every weekend and did a great job on most of the cars in our development. I used to give him clothing for his family, extra money when he needed, etc. About 6 months ago after he did my cars my framing nailer "disappeared" so I decided it was time to let my sons earn their keep and take over the care of the cars with me. He would call every week and I would tell him we were fine and didn't need his help. On Saturday this guy stops over three or four times to ask why it has been 6 months since I used him so I told him my sons and I were handling it. He is the most likely suspect since my garage was opened and I know he is upset that I don't need him anymore.

On Friday when I got home from a business trip to Italy I was so pissed I thought I would strangle someone (luckily there was no one handy). This morning I am more philosophic. Will he eventually get his? Maybe he already has. Paint can be repaired but this guy’s life will always fall short. When I was younger retribution was always the answer and confrontations were the norm. If I kick his a#@ my scratch will still be there and quite frankly I wouldn’t want my sons thinking that violence was an appropriate response for stupidity and desperation.

tarpon1

unfortunately life is not fair and often hurts the innocent or well intentioned rather than those who are more deserving. i think you made the right call by not doing something rash and cooling off. if this guy doesn't contact you again i would view that as even more suspicious as he may have viewed this as his way of payback. he may also be a little unbalanced and you may want to inform the police of your suspicions. remember you can get the car fixed and don't want to compound the problem with legal or criminal problems or add stress to your family life from the short lived satisfaction of taking him apart at the seams. 3 days after i took delivery of my 997S, my company whacked my entire department without so much as a warning shot; over 100 people took a bullet. at 45, i bought this car as a present to myself figuring i'd be working for a few more years and deserved it. now i drive it just to put a smile on my face. like i said, life isn't fair but driving these cars takes some of the sting out. good luck!!!

chilipepper

It's very painful but at least you have the wisdom to know what the priorities in life are. On the 2nd day of my 04' Cayenne, 3 youths ( future felons) bashed my passenger mirror as I was driving by. I felt awlful. Fast forward 2 months later, I was struck by a minivan running a stop sign on my left front. Over $13k in damages + the incovenience....but know what? The driver was undergoing cemo therapy for cancer. I know this doesnt' lesson the pain of your beautiful car scratched by in life somethings just happen and we need perspective.

wilam

OH997: I must say you are your own "voice of reason". I am impressed at how you have handled this as I was feeling your pain (especially when your car is so new) and am myself, a hothead, when it comes to this kind of thing. I hope I can act in the same manner as you, and just let it go.

In the end, I have become a believer in the old saying that, "no good deed goes unpunished", in that you gave this guy a job and he screwed you and then came back to screw you a second time. It sounds like this guy has a mental problem and I would be careful about that.

ADias

OH997: I'm happy that you are rationalizing the event properly. If you are right, and your suspicion is actually what happened, it is easier to explain (but not justify) that event - revenge. With some alertness around your garage, you can protect yourself. But, watch out where you park your car - many people envy the people who own these cars.

MoneyBiz

You should track them down. Eye for an eye tooth for a tooth.