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Yesterday, someone keyed/scratch my Jazz in the company parking lot. My wife was a little late in office and most probably the late hours gave the miscreant ample opportunity to do what he did.
Some drivers were near by but as usual no body saw/heard anything. Seems to be a random act of vandalism as I cannot think of anything else. Some time people are so sick or frustrated that they vent their anger on whatever that is in front of them.
When I checked the damage at home, I was heart broken. Specially so as I had done the Waxoyl treatment just 6 months ago and it looked as good as new. The scratches were there on both the sides and the rear. Luckily nothing on the front. I felt such deep anger that I wanted to curse the person involved with bodily harm.
Now that I am sober again and trying to think logically. Some of the scratches can be treated with rubbing compound, but the deep ones have gone to the primer and not sure how I will take care of those.
Need advice on the following:
1) Can I claim insurance for these? Probably the whole doors & panel have to be painted, and knowing HASS its practically a weeks job. Since Puja/Diwali is close by, not surprised if its 2-3 weeks even. Cannot let go of the car for such a duration.
2) Was thinking of covering them up with body graphics. Not that costly (at max Rs.2K) and with proper design choice would cover the scratches well. I am not the type of person who would cover the car with vinyl, but now it seems the next best thing to do. Is there any downside to putting on vinyl graphics?
Any other suggestions please let me know.
Attaching pictures of the car after Waxoyl treatment (first 3) and then of the scratches (last night). Sorry for picture quality as they are taken with the mobile phone camera.
Some drivers were near by but as usual no body saw/heard anything. Seems to be a random act of vandalism as I cannot think of anything else. Some time people are so sick or frustrated that they vent their anger on whatever that is in front of them.
When I checked the damage at home, I was heart broken. Specially so as I had done the Waxoyl treatment just 6 months ago and it looked as good as new. The scratches were there on both the sides and the rear. Luckily nothing on the front. I felt such deep anger that I wanted to curse the person involved with bodily harm.
Now that I am sober again and trying to think logically. Some of the scratches can be treated with rubbing compound, but the deep ones have gone to the primer and not sure how I will take care of those.
Need advice on the following:
1) Can I claim insurance for these? Probably the whole doors & panel have to be painted, and knowing HASS its practically a weeks job. Since Puja/Diwali is close by, not surprised if its 2-3 weeks even. Cannot let go of the car for such a duration.
2) Was thinking of covering them up with body graphics. Not that costly (at max Rs.2K) and with proper design choice would cover the scratches well. I am not the type of person who would cover the car with vinyl, but now it seems the next best thing to do. Is there any downside to putting on vinyl graphics?
Any other suggestions please let me know.
Attaching pictures of the car after Waxoyl treatment (first 3) and then of the scratches (last night). Sorry for picture quality as they are taken with the mobile phone camera.
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