rowbos Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, smartin said: Not very happy now 🤬 Just noticed that some a-hole has keyed the drivers side door on the car I'm part exchanging on 1st December (2001 986 Boxster). Must have happened over the weekend as this is the first time I have seen my car in the light since then. 15 years I've had this car and nobody has done that to it. Why did they have to do it a few days before I sell it? Nightmare, how bad? Can you polish it out or at least make it look better before you P/X? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted November 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, rowbos said: Nightmare, how bad? Can you polish it out or at least make it look better before you P/X? It's too deep to polish out, I think. I just tried quickly but the scratch is deep enough to feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 You could use one of the filler polishes. Failing that, park with that side against a wall or at least away from the dealership window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted November 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 42 minutes ago, Araf said: You could use one of the filler polishes. Failing that, park with that side against a wall or at least away from the dealership window. Any good ones you can recommend? Filler polishes, that is - not walls to park against! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 Dirt plenty of it they won't look at it if it's filthy mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted November 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 I don't think I could hand it to them knowing that scratch is there. Might make for an awkward conversation if I have to return there if a problem occurs with the new car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 29 minutes ago, smartin said: Any good ones you can recommend? Filler polishes, that is - not walls to park against! Megs ScratchX if you're pushing the boat out. Turtle Wax Colour Magic if not. I would go with the Meguiars, from the way you are talking. If you can make the scratch disappear then you will have a clear conscience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted November 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 16 minutes ago, Araf said: Megs ScratchX if you're pushing the boat out. Turtle Wax Colour Magic if not. I would go with the Meguiars, from the way you are talking. If you can make the scratch disappear then you will have a clear conscience. Thanks. Already tried Colour Magic - it covers up minor scratches but no chance with this one 😠 Think I might need Harry Potter to make it disappear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 56 minutes ago, smartin said: Thanks. Already tried Colour Magic - it covers up minor scratches but no chance with this one 😠 Think I might need Harry Potter to make it disappear I know that the deal is done, but did you offer it on here? While trade-in & purchase is a bit of smoke and mirrors with regards the finances, most dealers want to make money on both cars and selling privately at trade price can be quite satisfying knowing that an enthusiast has got a bargain. And if the price is right they won't mind a scratch on the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djy Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Where are you buying it from? An independent, or a main dealer? If it's an OPC, I doubt they'll even be that bothered about the scratch, as it will go off to auction anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted November 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 46 minutes ago, djy said: Where are you buying it from? An independent, or a main dealer? If it's an OPC, I doubt they'll even be that bothered about the scratch, as it will go off to auction anyway. I am buying from an independent and not an opc. I already know that they will be passing the car on as it is much older and higher mileage than cars they would put up for sale themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 If it's being punted they probably won't care, I'm sure they have priced it at the low end of expectation anyway, just drop it off and see what happens. Worst case the garage will have a guy that can hide it or improve for next to nothing and you can chip in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, daz05 said: If it's being punted they probably won't care, I'm sure they have priced it at the low end of expectation anyway, just drop it off and see what happens. Worst case the garage will have a guy that can hide it or improve for next to nothing and you can chip in I’d go with this approach 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 7 hours ago, rowbos said: I’d go with this approach 🤔 So would I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted November 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Thanks for the feedback. Will see how it goes when the car exchange happens a week tomorrow. 🤞 I will check out a couple of local body repair places to get an idea of cost in case they go down the route of wanting me to contribute to any repair. I'm sure they will know a lot more about repairs than I would. At least it didn't happen to the new car, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted December 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2018 Well, the exchange happened yesterday, so goodbye old Seal Grey 986 😢 Hello, Aqua Blue 981S 😁 1. A few miles away after picking up the car 2. The next day after washing off all the grime from the M25 and jouney home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted December 2, 2018 Report Share Posted December 2, 2018 Out of interest how different does it feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted December 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Clivescoobydo said: Out of interest how different does it feel? Night and day difference in performance 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 And back on topic; did you get the parking sensors and dual zone AC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 the best color for a 981. welcome to the club mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted December 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: And back on topic; did you get the parking sensors and dual zone AC? Yes, the car has front/rear park assist and dual zone a/c, plus PASM and BOSE, too 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Car needs a new separate thread in Members Rides It's lost under this title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, fat haggis said: the best color for a 981. welcome to the club mate After white of course...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin Posted December 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 18 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Car needs a new separate thread in Members Rides It's lost under this title. Sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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