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09-12-2002, 08:45 PM
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Anyone ever had their car scratched up by vandals??
I could and am literally screaming so here I am venting...came home from work today to discover that someone decided to scratch up my nice 1992 midnight blue 300CE!! The scratches are on the doors/hood/roof/trunk lid.Quite a few of them but not too deep but the quantity is high.Even though my car is 10yrs old to me it is the equivalent of a $100,000.00 car.I left the car in the driveway and the vandal(s)decided to make it not as pretty anymore.They also got my next door neighbors honda accord.Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can use to remove the scratches as best as possible without removing the paint from other areas?A new paint job is very expensive so any suggestions are very helpful.
Thanks Phillip(ca) 1992 MBZ 300CE 85,000 miles 
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09-12-2002, 09:50 PM
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Real sorry to hear of your trauma.
Our cars have also been vandalised though not to the extent you described. However, there is this product: Autoglym's PAINT RENOVATOR that does some good to cracks and scratches in paint work. It has some aluminium particles and to a small degree dissolves and blends in the paintwork. It is recommended only for use on the area affected and not as a total car polish as its compunds are quite strong and does strip a little of the paintwork off. I am not sure if other brands carry a similar product, but its worth a check.
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09-12-2002, 10:02 PM
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Kerry...thanks very much for the response.I will look into the product that you recommended and give it a try.
Have a good day/evening. Thanks again Phillip
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09-12-2002, 10:30 PM
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Kerry, with that kind of damage, you might look into insurance coverage be it homeowners or auto. Could mean you get a brand new paintjob for the cost of your deductible. Worth a try *shrug*
Good luck, and I am sorry, there is just no excuse for such behaviour  and Sapphire's such a pretty color!Regards, - Ryan
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09-13-2002, 12:55 AM
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Wow, sorry to hear that for real. I remember once coming out of a new years party (maybe ten years ago) and everybodies tires were slashed. All four tires on maybe twenty cars. Talk about being bitter.
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09-13-2002, 06:30 AM
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Really sorry to hear your coupe got butchered by some worthless punks.
If the damage cannot be buffed out, file a claim with your insurance carrier and get a respray. Good luck!
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09-13-2002, 09:50 PM
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Thanks everyone for your responses concerning my 1992 300CE getting vandalized.Your replies have been very helpful and make me feel a lot better in light of a terrible situation.I will see what my insurance company says and hopefully they will help me get the car repainted if necessary.
Thanks again...you guys are the best!! Phillip Calif 1992 300CE 85,000 miles
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