Scratch...

[andru123]

Hi,

Please advise:

I have scratches onthe paint of the mirror. Someone was reversing on the parking lot (i guess) and when I came back the mirror was twisted outside (not folded inside). Well anyway there are 2 (little)scratches - the paint is actually removed.

1. Do i have to do anything at all- or I just can leave it like that? It will not rust or something? Or I must repair it?

2. the mirror casing - is it plastic or metal?

[Chappers]

I believe the mirrors are plastic (mine are) so there will be no further consequences by leaving it as it is..

You could try removing it/rubbing it down and re-spray/laquer if you can be bothered/confident..

If they're little, I personaly wouldnt bother

[Ryan1985]

If they are small and not noticeable I'd just leave them and if/when you get some cash you could maybe get them re-sprayed. They are plastic so no issues with rust!

[s0cks]

Noooo. I had the same problem but worse. I came back to find 3 large scratches and the rest scuffed on the edge of the mirror. I just dabbed a load of touch up paint on it. Looks rubbish, but its not noticable - infact no-one has ever mentioned it.

[andru123]

Is it something that insurance covers? (Full casco)

[s0cks]

Yes, but its likely to be less than the excess, so you'll end up paying anyway. Just go to Mr.T and see how much one is - you may only need a cover.

[sup2]

yep just go to your toyota dealer or a body shop and ask them if they can mix you uo some touch up the paint code is on a little silver plate under your bonnet

it should say colour/trim code: then wot ever the code is

[clarky]

If its minor ( and it sounds like it is) get some paint mixed up a mega fine brush and take a deep breath ..

... if like me you have the artistic talent of a hegdehog go to chipsaway and get them on the case. They can give you a quote first to avoid fainting...

Clarky

[yaris-on-18's]

jsut go over what u touched up with 1500 grit sandpaper to make it flat then buff it up and it'll be perfect

[JustJJ]

Ok.. I had some dreadful scratches on my Yaris from a very early driving experience... and ChipsAway got rid of them.. the poor guy spent ages getting the colour match perfect... but you cant tell anything was there now! I really do highly recommend them if you can get them ... Do you have something similar there??