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Old 12-12-14 | 12:42 PM
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Pretty sure some ******* at the doctors office decided to key my car today. It's all across the right side of the car front and back passenger doors on my black is350. I'll post a picture later...should I try to fix it on my own or just use my insurance? I'm trying to get a look at some cameras they have...apparently they can't pick up much detail as far as license plate numbers or faces on camera but I think I might have the guys license plate.
Old 12-12-14 | 01:01 PM
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im sorry man, that sucks!!!!! how deep is the key mark? if you can buff it out then don't bother with insurance(that's just me)
Old 12-12-14 | 02:12 PM
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Did you park in any way that would invite this kind of action? For example, taking up two spots, or parking too close to a spot/car? Just wondering why someone would do this.
Old 12-12-14 | 02:38 PM
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a lot of haters nowadays. i was just driving down a street the other day with my 3IS with my windows rolled down and all of a sudden i hear, '***** YOUR LEXUS' from an oncoming honda. and my car is bone stock!?!
Old 12-12-14 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sinuspain
Pretty sure some ******* at the doctors office decided to key my car today. It's all across the right side of the car front and back passenger doors on my black is350. I'll post a picture later...should I try to fix it on my own or just use my insurance? I'm trying to get a look at some cameras they have...apparently they can't pick up much detail as far as license plate numbers or faces on camera but I think I might have the guys license plate.
That's f....ing irritating, man Haters are out and about! Hope you can get it fixed!
Old 12-12-14 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by geero
a lot of haters nowadays. i was just driving down a street the other day with my 3IS with my windows rolled down and all of a sudden i hear, '***** YOUR LEXUS' from an oncoming honda. and my car is bone stock!?!
LOL. Why is it that people with inferior cars look at us with hate and dislike??? Haters
Old 12-12-14 | 08:38 PM
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Sorry this happened to you, OP. It's really sad how awful some people are. Before I had my GS painted, it was hit and run twice while parked. The damage wasn't horrible. It ended up being scrapes on the factory bumper covers and I ended up doing a full aero kit on the car, but it was still maddening.
Old 12-13-14 | 08:17 AM
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this is why we cant have nice things

sorry dude
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Old 12-13-14 | 09:57 AM
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Not exactly sure who would do this but most likely this guy that was mad at me for passing him cause he was going 10mph.
Old 12-13-14 | 09:58 AM
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sinuspain....I am so sorry to hear about your situation. It is so unfortunate to see people working so hard to buy stuff that makes them feel good and see ignorant ****** doing this sort of thing.

I better NEVER catch someone doing anything like this on my vehicle because they'll have a bad run in!

OP....I doubt that this can be buffed out and will likely need some repair from a professional shop
Old 12-13-14 | 10:47 AM
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That's terrible.

You will need it professionally fixed. There is probably a grand or more in paint needed there. The entire doors will need redone and blended.

Depending on your deductible, you may want to go thru insurance and file it under vandalism.
Old 12-13-14 | 11:34 AM
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some people are just sick man. so sorry to see this happen to you. rule of thump of you can feel the dent with the tip of your finger nails then you have to paint it...
Old 12-13-14 | 03:05 PM
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That really sucks. Somebody keyed my 2014 corolla too, I was so pissed. Just out of curiosity, were you double parked?
Old 12-13-14 | 03:19 PM
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Wow, so sorry OP. That's a big gash from the front to the back, unfortunately will need a professional body shop. People can be such A**holes, really....


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