Car got keyed? So did mine. In today's video, I'm going to show you how to improve OR remove a deep scratch in your vehicles paintwork. This is PRO paint scratch repair method that I've done countless times. Perfect for scratches that haven't gotten to bare metal, I'll show you how to sand, polish, and protect the scratched area.

People who key cars are the absolute worst. A deep key scratch could result in thousands of dollars at a body shop. My 4Runner was keyed by someone who wanted bad karma, but fortunately this happened to someone who fixes this stuff often. This particular scratch didn't make it to bare metal which means there's hope to fix it. I show you how to identify a fixable scratch, when paint touch up is necessary, and the tools and technique to do it. I also show you how to touch up a ceramic coating if your car was coated as well.

We got pretty lucky with this one with roughly a 90% improvement. Much cheaper than a trip to the body shop, and the paint on this car will still be original. If this scratch was any deeper, I would have opted for the Dr. Colorchip system that I've used in several other videos. If you don't feel comfortable attempting this DIY fix on your own, I highly recommend visiting a Pro detailer before the bodyshop! You never know what can be sanded and polished out.

Here's a list of some of the products used in today's video!

Porter Cable Paint Polisher: https://amzn.to/47soZ4C
3 Inch Backing Plate for Porter Cable: https://amzn.to/3tEDGE7
3000 Grit Trizact Sanding Paper: https://amzn.to/3tz6kXj
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ceramic Coating: https://amzn.to/48nIXie
Gtechniq Panel Wipe Paint Prep: https://amzn.to/48zMZEg
Last Cut Compound and Rupes Polishing Pads: www.theragcompany.com

Thanks for watching!

- ALLDAYANTHONY