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Title: My cars been keyed!
Post by: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 11:47:24 am: Hello everyone, haven't been on here in a while and it pains me to say I'm not coming here today a happy man. An exes new boyfriend has took it upon himself to key my pride and joy.

My question is, I have a friend who has put me in touch with a local guy who does body repair. He swears by him and has all of his work done there. However, he says it's so cheap because he only does the part that's damaged as opposed to whole panels. I'm obviously a bit worried about it standing out as the car is diamond black Pearl.

Anyone else had experience like this can give advice?

Much appreciated all, thanks
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: Pesky jones on May 03, 2016, 12:02:53 pm: Sorry to hear that mate. My new gti got keyed two weeks into ownership - across four panels! All down one side. I looked into it and everything said that it would need the panels spraying and blended - 1£50 a panel. Id ask to see previous work. Perhaps its dependant on the depth of they key. How much is cheap?
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: Pesky jones on May 03, 2016, 12:03:56 pm: And what a coward. Are you taking legal action?
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: Nasir on May 03, 2016, 12:35:56 pm: Why are you paying? You know who it is. Call the police (on the non-emergency number), as that is criminal damage.

Depends how deep the scratches are, but the panel probably needs to be resprayed. Like everything in life, quality comes at a price.
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: r5gtt on May 03, 2016, 01:15:06 pm: That's a real bad thing to happen to anyone :sad1:

Cheaper to probably pay the insurance excess as insurance always goes up anyway. Just a thought.

Hope all gets sorted out.
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 01:58:48 pm: Just got the quote back at 160 quid which is unbelievably cheap. My mates had 3 of his cars done by the same guy and tbh I didn't even know his seat exeo had been crashed which I'm guessing is good.

The fella said it would be blended and that metallic blacks were in his opinion one of the easiest colours to do with white being the worst!

Surely it is worth a punt at 160?

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Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 01:59:51 pm: Also, it's been reported but without cctv or proof like fingerprints then I wont hold my breath
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: snowley on May 03, 2016, 02:09:38 pm: If you've seen previous work and would be happy with that being on your car then I would say go for it.

Just make sure you are 100% happy with the job when you collect as there will be no going back after collection.
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: dansmith180 on May 03, 2016, 02:15:32 pm: As said of you've seen his work before and its been good then well worth a punt at that price as a full job is going to cost much much more.
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: r5gtt on May 03, 2016, 02:19:34 pm: All he'll do is flatten down where the damage is and scotch pad the rest of the panal and blow the paint into it. simple for the guy who's doing it.
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 05:05:11 pm: I suppose for 160 if it's good but not perfect, I could live with that until sell up time in a year or so. Then just respray for 500-600 before sale.

I've recently had my first child so 160 sounds a lot more tempting at the minute
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: r5gtt on May 03, 2016, 05:42:50 pm: I simpathise with you mate. go for it as I know what it's like with a new born although he's now one and eating at me :signLOL:
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 08:16:22 pm: Aye, It's hard enough already. Can't imagine how tiring it will be when he's older!
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 08:17:04 pm: Thanks for the advice everyone, if it's a good job I'll be sure to put a review on here!

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Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: r5gtt on May 03, 2016, 08:20:49 pm: Quote from: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 08:16:22 pm
Aye, It's hard enough already. Can't imagine how tiring it will be when he's older!
I dred to think :scared:

Hopefully the car will be sorted out nicely and your happy with the outcome.
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: omeydz on May 03, 2016, 09:04:06 pm: Iv got 4 panels keyed on mine too ... Disgusting thing to do :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 09:20:09 pm: Scum of the earth mate! You anywhere near the northeast?

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Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: omeydz on May 03, 2016, 10:00:26 pm: Used to be.. been in Cumbria for the last 3 yrs
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: Andy on May 03, 2016, 10:22:43 pm: Quote from: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 08:16:22 pm
Aye, It's hard enough already. Can't imagine how tiring it will be when he's older!

I have 4 kids :signLOL:
Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: DanED30GTI on May 03, 2016, 10:38:20 pm: Yeah, probably a bit too far mate. Although 4 panels would cost a fair bit. A saving of over 300 or so might be worth the trip If the work is good? And maxitrol....I can't think about multiples yet! Haha still adjusting to the sleepless nights from one!

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Title: Re: My cars been keyed!
Post by: Andy on May 03, 2016, 10:46:12 pm: :signLOL: well worth it in the end but glad that side of it is other