Deep scratches...respray or touch-up?
 

Someone graciously left me with scratches all down my passenger door and a nice deep gash on the wheel well. How should I get this fixed? Also any idea on the cost? I have the red tricoat paint, if that helps any when estimating the price. Thanks!

Deep scratches...respray or touch-up?
 

Fingernail deep scratches suck. How old is you car? Fading from the sun can make the new touch up paint stand out a lot and make it look tacky.

It's a 2009 model year. The paint is in excellent condition besides for these scratches.

Deep scratches...respray or touch-up?
 

Touch up paint could work but it would never be the same as being sprayed. Your lucky it's not a metallic and could probably get away with it depending how anal you are.

You could alway do touch up paint. Wet sand the area with 2000 grit and then a 3m compound. But that's only if you have a buffer really. That would kinda blend it in.

How much would touch up paint cost? With my special paint color do you know where I could get it from? Thanks for the help!

Deep scratches...respray or touch-up?
 

Maybe like 10 or 15 from a car quest for the bottle with brush and pen tip thing.

Will I need anything special to match that paint? Also will I need to seal it with a clear coat?

Deep scratches...respray or touch-up?
 

Check your door for the paint code. I hVe seen people take a clear nail polish over it but I don't think it's necessary.

There are paint shops that can match the factory paint. You can also use a toothpick to apply the paint.