My 2001 GTS got keyed

[Hiper]

Hi guys,
Unfortunately, my 2001 Sapphire Blue GTS got keyed a few days ago! Some $%^&*@ was obviously jealous of my car, so he/she placed an 8-inch long key scratch on the rear panel, just above the rear wheel

The scratch is quite deep

Should I only get the rear panel painted?

Keep in mind that the Sapphire Blue is hard to maintain, and although my car is about 5-months old, it has lotttsssss of swirl marks

So given that I have to paint the rear panel now, should I get the whole car painted??? is it worth it??? I don't want to have different shades of Blue on my car if I only paint the rear panel!

I need your feedback guys....I'm desperate! I can't bare looking at the scratch!!!

 

[safireviper]

They've got color matching down pretty good these days.

 

[Ulysses]

I think Hiper is more worried about having a clean surface amid older panels that have swirl marks. I guess if money is not a concern, then go for it, if you are really worried that it will look funny. Otherwise, I would just paint the panel. (I am cheap)

p.s. If insuranceis going to cover it, see if you can talk them into painting the whole thing.

 

[jimandela]

this makes me sick

and mad

... people can be idiots!!

sorry to hear about it!!!

so many jerks!!!

good luck
jim

 

[Bill 96 GTS]

Fix the panel then have the rest of the car wet sanded and re -cleared. It should come out nice.

 

[artman]

I agree with Bill. Just paint the panel and find the best detailer in your area to remove swirl from rest of car. An experienced detailer can make any car's paint near new again. Look to pay around $250 for quality. Good luck.

 

[King GTS]

Sorry @ your car. Where were you when it happened? How were you parked (upfront, double parked, regularly parked)?

I'd only paint the one panel, not the whole car! Definitely not. I'd also try Zaino to get the swirl marks out. I think you want the Z5, which is specifically for swirls, then follow up w/ the Z2 to make it shine. You may need a couple coats of the Z5, depending on how bad the swirl marks are. You've GOT to be absolutely POSITIVE that you get it ALL off though. I thought I'd done a great job until I came outside from a restaurant & found ALL of the wax that I'd put on the car ALL over the entire car! It'd gotten cold & I didn't wipe the wax off thoroughly enough.

I had swirls too & I had to change the cloths I was using to wipe down my car & the sponge I was using to wash it.

 

[RECOIL]

This is why I'm still searching for a video surveillance box. Something with four cams and activates itself based on motion.

Steve

 

[Jim Hodel]

I would also just get the fender painted and work on reducing the swirl marks with some Zaino treatments.

Jim

 

[slaughterj]

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This is why I'm still searching for a video surveillance box. Something with four cams and activates itself based on motion.
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And I assume you'll pass along that info when you get it?

 

[BigsViper]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RECOIL:
This is why I'm still searching for a video surveillance box. Something with four cams and activates itself based on motion.

Steve<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

And Flame Throwers under the side sills???

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[RECOIL]

I've been looking at the possibiliy of the x10 cameras; wireless, to a recording mech in the trunk.

I haven't tried this yet. I wouldn't want something to drain the battery though.

Anyone else? None of my Vipers were ever messed with, but I did have my Saleen keyed once.

Steve

 

[Viper Specialty]

Actually, it would not be too difficult to set up surverillance system. all you need is a rotating camera, which can be had VERY small thses days, and a digital recorder in your trunk. the recorder would be good for 5-10 hours or so... now who here would ever leave their Snake unattended for 5-10 hours in public anyway? you dont really need it while it's at home... A local place called Spy Outlet could set something up i'm sure... I will definatly be investing in something-I dont care if it "just" gets fixed, I sure as hell want to know who did it so I can beat them senseless with my 3/4 inch torque wrench.

 

[RECOIL]

This is exactly what I was thinking about. I wanted four cams though. A "fly-by" keying may be quick and I want to make sure I don't capture just the back of their head.

I wouldn't beat them with a torque wrench, but I would have the law deal with them. I guarantee the repair will cost more than $200, which I believe is the threshold for felony charges.

Steve