Scratch Repair?

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I accidently opened the trunk and it scratched against the interior garage door pull handle. It has left a deep 2 inch scratch as show in the pic. I got an estimate from a collision repair shop for $600. Does any one know if this can be fixed by DIY or any cheaper alternatives?

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Does it disappear when you throw some water on it? I had some recent success "fixing" road chips...
 

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Ok, here are the steps I followed:

- Buy the touch up paint from the dealer, 20 bucks usually
- Buy some wetsanding sandpaper - 3000-4000 grit and this kit: https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G19...ocphy=9031904&hvtargid=pla-602366726782&psc=1

- Clean scratch with isopropyl alcohol
- fill in scratch with touch up paint
- use edge of razor blade to gather up excess, carefully, don't want to scratch your clear
- Wet sand with sandpaper, apply ZERO PRESSURE when sanding
- Repeat this process 3 times
- Throw water on the scratch and see if it reduces, when it does you are ready for clear
- Apply clear coat, wet sand down, apply clear coat, polish with the kit and some Meguiars ultimate polish, dont stay over one spot when polish, keep it moving, watch a few videos on youtube before you start, the result will be pretty awesome

MOST IMP STEP: practice on your wife's car first, before touching your beloved MME
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