Anybody gotten their car keyed before?

69bronzeT5 · March 28, 2009, 01:37:01 AM

Has anybody gotten their car keyed before? How did you get rid of the marks? I left my Duster at my grandparents house for a few weeks. Well these two kids I used to hang out with, they saw me working on the car and made some kind of smartass remark. I ignored it. Anyways, I went home and came back a few weeks later. I noticed something in the dark but I looked at it fully in the morning. It looks like somebody ran their keys down both sides of the car.

From the middle of the door to the back bumper between the lower bodyline and the rocker panels on the doors and quarters. Both f*cking sides!

The passenger side has one also on the upper part of the quarter.

They seem pretty light though and they looked like they can be buffed out or something. The deepest one is on the driver's side quarter panel (right behind the wheelwell).

I don't know what I ever did to them (nothing at all!) but for some reason, they felt like they needed to come back and key the car.

Back in December when I was there with my friends (for the Metallica concert), they threw paintballs at us. They're trouble makers, that's exactly why I stopped hanging around with them. So, any ideas how to remove light key marks on paint without repainting the car? I'd post some pictures but they are on my sister's camera. She is out for the night at a friends and has it with her. I'm going to Vancouver again tomorrow morning for a muscle car show and swap meet (hoping to score some parts) so I'll post pictures when I get back on Sunday night.

Finn · March 28, 2009, 02:38:25 AM

Wow that's messed up!

terrible one · March 28, 2009, 02:40:49 AM

well . . .

You know their names and addresses, right? Take care of it.

69bronzeT5 · March 28, 2009, 02:56:02 AM

As much as I'd love to beat the living shit out of them, it's just something I can't do. I don't get mad, I get even

I was contemplating calling the local PD and getting them to make a note on their records about it (they've been in trouble from the cops before), but I don't have evidence proving they did it. Just my word against theirs basically. That and it would be too much of a hassle. My only option is to take it with a grain of salt and fix the car. Then after it's painted and I bring it back to my grandparents for shows and stuff, I'll just put a locking car cover on it.

Tilar · March 28, 2009, 04:20:01 AM

I'd still call and report it. Even if you can't prove it was them, Get it on record that you feel it was them and explain why.

Plus if they happen to see the cops over there investigating it, These boysl always have in the back of their mind that you will call the cops if something like this happens again. Since you can't prove it was them, Reporting it to the police is more a matter of prevention later down the road than getting back at them now.

Now, on to fixing the car, If it is through the paint there is nothing to do but repaint it. If it is just a scratch and not through the paint, You can get some medium grit rubbing compound, buff it out and then hit it with some wax.

terrible one · March 28, 2009, 04:34:24 AM

I wasn't necessarily suggesting violence, though of course anyone would immediately have the mind to beat the shit out of them. I'm just suggesting that you confront them. Preferably separately. In my experience these little badasses that run around together are the biggest pussies out there as individuals. Trust me man, I used to be the kid with the long hair, goofy clothes, only cared about music, always picked on and made fun of, etc. I've had my car(s) keyed, been jumped on for not reason, etc. When I got into high school, I got in my first real fight and realized it wasn't that bad. Then I wasn't scared to confront people. I'm not telling you this to make myself sound like some kind of hardass, but I've found that almost every single person that does some immature shit like that for no reason just because they don't like you, don't think you're cool, etc. has NOTHING to say when you knock on their door or see them in the hallway and tell them face to face what the business is. In my opinion, instead of being worried about "defending" your shit with locking car covers, etc. nip that shit in the bud. That will have more presence than a non-connecting police report, guaranteed.

Oh yeah, and I found a Duster for your registry. I'll have to get home to the camera charger though.

rav440 · March 28, 2009, 07:23:41 AM

do any of your friends have a set of those digital camera binoculors things ? hunters use them to find out were the deer are , they set them up in a tree and work by motion .

leave your car there set the camera up and check it every now and then . if you catch them on film messing with your car take them to court . their parents will have to pay coz they are under age . score a new paint job .

FLG · March 28, 2009, 07:44:43 AM

That sucks!

Machine compound and wax bronzie

426HemiCharger · March 28, 2009, 07:49:07 AM

First if I were you I'd findout if the repairs cost $20.00 or more (federal requirement for vandalism charges) then file a police report. That would fix the crack in their smartasses!!!

WingCharger · March 28, 2009, 07:52:45 AM

Quote from: rav440 on March 28, 2009, 07:23:41 AM
do any of your friends have a set of those digital camera binoculors things ? hunters use them to find out were the deer are , they set them up in a tree and work by motion .

leave your car there set the camera up and check it every now and then . if you catch them on film messing with your car take them to court . their parents will have to pay coz they are under age . score a new paint job .

A buddy of mine uses those on deer trails. Whenever movement is detected, they take a picture.

That is BULLSHIT that they had to be scared to come up to you about any problem, so they keyed your freakin car?!? They must be jealous.

TUFCAT · March 28, 2009, 09:52:43 AM

Cody, I'm very sad to hear this buddy

I know what I would've done (at your age)....but this is what YOU should do.

Listen to your Uncle TUFCAT on this one...

1. Treat this like you're an adult dealing with children. Go calmly and nicely explain what happened to the kids parents. This will earn you respect. Make sure you tell them you did not see them do it, don't know if they did it, and don't be accusatory. Tell the parents you only suspect this because you don't think its random.

2. Go to the police and file report. If it ever happens again, you'll have a previous incident on record.

3. If you see the kids, ignore them. If you show anger, they win.... it could be a lot more fun to get you all pissed off again. If they get in your face (like Terrible one) suggested it's GAME ON! You'll need to defend your position and nip this shit in the bud (like he said).

4. If anything else happens, go back to the parents house. Show them the first report you filed. Tell them you're filing the second report and the police will INVESTIGATE THEIR CHILDREN...because nobody's "lucky" enough to have two random acts of vandalism on the same car.

5. Forget all of the above and just beat the living dogshit out of them.

jdiesel33 · March 28, 2009, 10:32:52 AM

Freaking humans will find a way to mess up almost anything. What a bunch of losers.

Charger-Bodie · March 28, 2009, 10:41:03 AM

Cody,

At your age ,other kids will be jealous of your cars.......They think by keying it it makes it less envyable.

When I was 16 a classmate of mine kicked in the drivers door of my Charger cause he was jealous that I bout a 70 Coronet for the driveline. Turned out he had his eye on that Coronet and was pissed that I got it instead of him.

I wish these A-holes had the balls to take it out on the person instead of the car that did nothing to them ,period.

69grad · March 28, 2009, 12:36:55 PM

I'm sorry too hear about car ! I just got mine back from
paint&body shop. This IS crap! & floats in the back of my
mind every time I take her out of the garage! I think I would
call up ac/dc

" DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEEP "

This Is Truly A HEART BREAKING STORY!

Daytona R/T SE · March 28, 2009, 01:09:08 PM

I think a well-placed act of extreme violence is in order.

Go trash something they like.

They scratched yours.

I'd back into theirs with my truck, slash all four tires, and piss on the driver's seat.

Allways remember-auto glass is expensive, and gives that satisfying "CRUNCH" when properly caressed with a tire iron.

Even if they DIDN'T mess with your car, it's always nice to send a little message

out to all the local fuck-heads.

You want to damage mine?

I'll DESTROY yours.

This little dance is best performed at night during a severe thunderstorm. Nobody is outside, dogs are hiding under the couch, thunder drowns out the sounds of shattering glass and collapsing quarter panels, rain washes away footprints and other trace evidence.

And after the glass is removed, rainwater wreaks havoc with upholstery, carpet, and electronics.

TUFCAT · March 28, 2009, 01:28:03 PM

WOW!! (note to self)....don't mess with Daytona RT/SE!!

Daytona R/T SE · March 28, 2009, 01:38:30 PM

Quote from: TUFCAT on March 28, 2009, 01:28:03 PM
WOW!! (note to self)....don't mess with Daytona RT/SE!!

Actually you can mess with me pretty much all you want.

My cars and property are a different story....

squeakfinder · March 28, 2009, 01:58:03 PM

My sons Scamp was keyed in the highschool parking lot a couple years ago. His car was pretty unique compared to what everybody else was driving. Kids like this seriously need there ass kicked. It just shows how immature and stupid they are.

If there is still body color showing were the scratch is. Rubbing compound should buff it out. Then you'll need to wax it.

skip68 · March 28, 2009, 02:04:09 PM

Daytona's mind set is something like mine. "If you step on my toes, I'll cut yours off"

mikesbbody · March 28, 2009, 06:31:36 PM

Beat the crap out of them

we are talking about your car here that is worth a ass kicking imo

Mefirst · March 28, 2009, 06:32:56 PM

I'm not in any way a violent person BUT the Non Violence would NOT apply if I caught someone keying or doing something to my ride.. There would be some major asskicking, my defence would be -It was the darnest thing Ive ever seen Officer, he slipped and landed on his face!!!

I think there should be a universal law that if you catch someone doing something to your property you can hit them in the face with a shovel -TWICE!!!

I just hate these a$$ holes who think its OK to destroy other peoples stuff. If these people think its so much fun, destroy your own damn stuff, leave mine alone.

My

FLG · March 28, 2009, 06:35:55 PM

The only thing is if these asses know where you live and your family..they will always retaliate back and things will be worse. If you never had to see them again....id get all the friends i can and there cars would be upside down.

Rolling_Thunder · March 28, 2009, 07:12:44 PM

either of them have sisters ? that's usually a good way of getting even

71ChallengeHer · March 28, 2009, 07:23:15 PM

Deer pee down the fresh air vents, if they own a car.

No really , Cody try some rubbing compound.

Daytona R/T SE · March 28, 2009, 07:31:30 PM

Quote from: skip68 on March 28, 2009, 02:04:09 PM
Daytona's mind set is something like mine. "If you step on my toes, I'll cut yours off"

Skip, allow me to correct the slight error in your reply posted above...

It should have read:

"If you step on my toes, I'll cut yours off above the knee, pack the festering stump with rock salt and hide the putrifying severed limb in the A/C ducts at your mom's house"

See? MUCH BETTER !

mikepmcs · March 28, 2009, 07:36:04 PM

Do you have a buffer? If so, try med-hvy cut compound and machine it off. Then light, swirl remover, glaze. If that doesn't work...wet sand very lightly with 2000grit and machine buff, then light, then glaze.

When I was about 18, I used to hang out at the bowling center at night after work and help my mother or bowl or whatever. One night after leagues, a bunch of cars in the parking lot had been keyed among other things. So I told my mother the next week I would sit in the parking lot all night while the teams were bowling and see if anything happened. So I arrived early and sat in my CJ-7 for a few hours and sure enough, a bunch of the kids(parents were bowling inside) came around the corner and started throwing rocks, scratching cars, etc....(it was the cars in the front line right in front of the building because they were the easiest to get to, I imagine). They went inside and I immediately followed them in and asked the counter staff where they went. A couple girls went in the women's bathroom and a few boys went in the men's bathroom(no doubt to do more damage) I grabbed the girl behind the counter and told her to get the girls in the bathroom and I got the boys. Sat them all behind the counter until Fairfax Police showed up(parents were furious with me, like it was my fault, but surprisingly non of the parents grabbed their kid and split)
Police came, report was filed, pictures taken, and I had to go to court and testify. Once again, the parents were looking at me like I was the criminal but I stood my ground and as far as I remember, those parents had to pay for all the damage done to all those cars. How do you think those kids made out on that deal?

As far as fighting goes, no sense beating them up, just shoot em and get it over with. Fighting doesn't solve anything, shooting puts an end to it.

chgr500 · March 28, 2009, 08:30:32 PM

Generally if you can feel the scratched area with your finger nail then you will not be able to fully buff it out...alot depends on the paint also. Sorry this happened to you ..punks

IowaCharger69 · March 29, 2009, 12:23:12 AM

An ex roomate of my wife's stole a bunch of money and clothing from her. We called the police and nothing happened. Our word versus her's kind of thing.

After she moved out I found out where she lived. A huge dormitory. Then I found her car (no question it was hers). It was in a massive student parking lot about a block away. The next morning before work (approx 4am) I drove to her car and with my portable drill put a hole in her oil pan.

I figured she'd at least notice the oil spot on the ground and that would be the end of my revenge.

She didn't notice, or did and didn't know what it meant, and drove the car into the ground.

Daytona RT/SE is dead on. You might mess with my stuff, I'll effing bury yours.

Foreman72 · March 29, 2009, 01:59:43 PM

sorry 2 hear that dude...looks like you've picked up some good advice from people tho

i've always had this fear of my car getting tampered with..when its finished anyway...but still...it'll be worth way to much for me 2 not b anal about every aspect of it you kno...just make sure if you engage in any insane acts of violence that you don't get caught...i like the camera idea 2...then get the most expensive free paint job you can

Brock Samson · March 29, 2009, 03:37:04 PM

I found "JOSE" cut into my R/Ts' quarter panel with a knife - right below the charger/SE emblem pass. side in letters larger than an inch...
A painter was able to fix it so you couldn't tell and he was so pissed when he saw it.

he actually fixed it for free... just another example of the kindness you can find in this hobby...

Chad L. Magee · March 29, 2009, 07:01:40 PM

Cody- Sorry for the damage to the car. I hope it can be fixed up with a little buffing with a polishing compound and a good waxing.

As for the revenge part, be careful as it can become a slippery slope. What you do to their car might lead to futher damage to yours later on, and so forth. I know first hand that it can and eventually will happen, usually with someone doing some serious damage to your car. In my case, they tried to play demo derby with me on a pubic road everytime they saw me driving around by myself at night. Lets just say that I could easily outdrive them, since I was not drunk and they were. (I have great revenge ideas for payback, but they are better kept to myself, rather than to cause further problems. The old addage stands: never piss off a thinking nerd unless you are one too.) Times have changed since when I was a kid (man, I feel old) when you could use violence to even the score and no one would misinterpret it for something else. Nowdays, you have to be careful or you might be the one with a record, even if your car was the first thing damaged. My advice is to be more careful with the car (keep your eyes open for them being around is step one) and to make it much harder for them to mess with you (ie. hide the car if you can). The police should be notified, as this type of damage might happen further on down the road and the guys that did this should be held accountable for it. To bad your car can't pull a Christine on them and fix the problem itself......

IowaCharger69 · March 29, 2009, 11:31:30 PM

Quote from: Brock Samson on March 29, 2009, 03:37:04 PM
I found "JOSE" cut into my R/Ts' quarter panel with a knife - right below the charger/SE emblem pass. side in letters larger than an inch...
A painter was able to fix it so you couldn't tell and he was so pissed when he saw it. he actually fixed it for free... just another example of the kindness you can find in this hobby...

This is awesome. I am glad to hear that there are god people out there. Sometimes it seems like there aren't any left. I know I stopped being one a long time ago.

69bronzeT5 · March 29, 2009, 11:36:14 PM

Quote from: chgr500 on March 28, 2009, 08:30:32 PM
Generally if you can feel the scratched area with your finger nail then you will not be able to fully buff it out...alot depends on the paint also. Sorry this happened to you ..punks

I should of seen it coming when I decided to leave the car in Queensborough

skip68 · March 29, 2009, 11:54:38 PM

Three words for you for the future Cody: CAMERAS, CAMERAS, CAMERAS!!!!!

I know this is in hindsight, but you could wire up a quick cheap one that records every night! Sorry to hear about this kiddo! MEAN KIDS SUCK!!!!!

I should know, when i was younger and had my horse, (don't laugh) some girls that didn't like me for whatever reason, decided to go to the mutual tack room and cut my saddle up. They then turned their hatred on my poor innocent horse. They beat him, and covered his whole body (Winter coat) in a balm that we put on sores!!!!

The balm was on him all night and the next day after school I saw what happened. Called the vet just in time. He said it could of KILLED him, because his skin couldn't breath! I know it wasn't a car, but it was something I loved alot! My Dad called the cops and they were arrested!!!!!!

Lisa

P.S. They also got their asses kicked later, but that's a secret! SHhhhhh!

RECHRGD · March 30, 2009, 08:58:38 AM

You've got to be careful where you park. Back in the day, when I had just bought my new '68 R/T, I was working in L.A. on Pico Blvd. near Watts. I had no choice but to leave the new Charger in a big parking lot right off the main drag. Sure enough, after a few weeks the car got keyed bad right across the trunk lid, zigzagging across the paint then the stripe, then the paint and so on. I almost got sick when I saw it.

Bob

Foreman72 · March 30, 2009, 03:43:34 PM

Quote from: skip68 on March 29, 2009, 11:54:38 PM
Three words for you for the future Cody: CAMERAS, CAMERAS, CAMERAS!!!!! I know this is in hindsight, but you could wire up a quick cheap one that records every night! Sorry to hear about this kiddo! MEAN KIDS SUCK!!!!! I should know, when i was younger and had my horse, (don't laugh) some girls that didn't like me for whatever reason, decided to go to the mutual tack room and cut my saddle up. They then turned their hatred on my poor innocent horse. They beat him, and covered his whole body (Winter coat) in a balm that we put on sores!!!! The balm was on him all night and the next day after school I saw what happened. Called the vet just in time. He said it could of KILLED him, because his skin couldn't breath! I know it wasn't a car, but it was something I loved alot! My Dad called the cops and they were arrested!!!!!!

Lisa

P.S. They also got their asses kicked later, but that's a secret! SHhhhhh!

reading that infuriated me...

resq302 · March 30, 2009, 07:22:09 PM

Cody,

I am sorry that this happened to you. Having my charger keyed at a show (whole pass. quarterpanel) also, I can feel your pain. On certain angles, I can still see the scratch in the paint. Like others have said, if you can take your finger nail to the scratch and have your finger nail "catch", the scratch will probably not be fully removed with compound. It COULD probably be lessened and not seen as bad with first using compound and then buffing it out. My recommendation is to try the least abrassive compound first and then go up in stages with the next more aggressive compound. You don't want to start off too aggressive cause it will only remove paint that you might be able to save.

As others have suggested, try cameras for where you park your car or just keep it in a secure area. Locking car covers can still be lifted up and damage done to the vehicle and then have the cover simply put back over, then you have no clue when the damage is done. Working for a police dept, I would certainly make some kind of report on it so should it happen again, it is on record. Who knows, should the bastards do it again and get caught, not only will they have to pay for it once but probably the second time aslo.

Good luck with the repair and don't let the bastards get you down. They are just jealous cause your car is better / nicer than theirs.

mopar73 · March 31, 2009, 12:14:20 PM

Those punks are a pair of loosers who will probable end up dead or pounding big rocks into little rocks. You are more evolved than they are. After all you drive a MOPAR

Set up cameras and report it. They will eventually get theirs.

426HemiCharger · March 31, 2009, 12:20:20 PM

because that's what I said first of all. I love how cameras can ruin a criminal's "high"

69bronzeT5 · April 02, 2009, 03:30:15 PM

FLG · April 02, 2009, 03:31:48 PM

Looks like it will come out bronzie

richard pettys 73 · April 02, 2009, 03:44:41 PM

three words....BEAT THAT ASS!!!!

mopar_nut_440_6 · April 02, 2009, 03:56:34 PM

Sorry to see this. Hopefully it will come out.

A friend of mine had a guy put sugar in the gas tank of his Roadrunner when we were younger. My buddy saw him passed out at a outside party in his car and lit his hair on fire and burnt almost all of it off and caught his headliner on fire!

Sublime/Sixpack · April 02, 2009, 06:00:35 PM

Those don't look too deep, I think they'll rub out for the most part.

Its tough when you're dealing with cowards, try not to let them get you down.

426HemiCharger · April 02, 2009, 09:56:50 PM

Those are too deep, they'll never come out!!!

Oh, sorry I was talking about a bronzie size shoe print in a bunch of asses!

bull · April 02, 2009, 10:31:15 PM

Quote from: 426HemiCharger on April 02, 2009, 09:56:50 PM
Those are too deep, they'll never come out!!!

Oh, sorry I was talking about a bronzie size shoe print in a bunch of asses!

Or the boot prints in yours after that stupid VIN swap thread.

resq302 · April 03, 2009, 04:03:24 AM

Just going by the looks of the pic. It seems like it just hazed the clear coat (if it has one). If it does not have clear coat and that is the color of the primer, you may be screwed. On a positive note if you need to have it repainted, it looks like it is below a body line so they may be able to blend in the paint right at the body line (plus you could take care of any rust issues at the same time)

TUFCAT · April 03, 2009, 07:35:53 AM

Those scratches are much lower than I thought....are these guys dwarfs?

If so, kicking their asses shouldn't be a problem.

426HemiCharger · April 03, 2009, 08:09:06 AM

Quote from: TUFCAT on April 03, 2009, 07:35:53 AM
Those scratched are much lower than I thought....are these guys dwarfs?

If so, kicking their asses should be no problem.

NICE ONE!!!

resq302 · April 03, 2009, 05:59:28 PM

Quote from: TUFCAT on April 03, 2009, 07:35:53 AM
Those scratches are much lower than I thought....are these guys dwarfs?

If so, kicking their asses shouldn't be a problem.

Hell, if they are dwarfs, kick em in the face. Easier than aiming for their ass.

TUFCAT · April 03, 2009, 06:01:12 PM

Quote from: resq302 on April 03, 2009, 05:59:28 PM
Quote from: TUFCAT on April 03, 2009, 07:35:53 AM
Those scratches are much lower than I thought....are these guys dwarfs?

If so, kicking their asses shouldn't be a problem.

Hell, if they are dwarfs, kick em in the face. Easier than aiming for their ass.

72chargerSE · April 03, 2009, 06:14:49 PM

Quote from: TUFCAT on April 03, 2009, 06:01:12 PM
Quote from: resq302 on April 03, 2009, 05:59:28 PM
Quote from: TUFCAT on April 03, 2009, 07:35:53 AM
Those scratches are much lower than I thought....are these guys dwarfs?

If so, kicking their asses shouldn't be a problem.

Hell, if they are dwarfs, kick em in the face. Easier than aiming for their ass.

Dwarves scratch low, midgets scratch wheelcovers...

bk72 · April 03, 2009, 06:20:02 PM

i hate people. the same thing happened to my 73 charger.

69bronzeT5 · April 03, 2009, 06:21:15 PM

You two are on a roll!

72chargerSE · April 03, 2009, 07:40:35 PM

Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on April 03, 2009, 06:21:15 PM
You two are on a roll!

Thank you, Cody......I don't know about my brother....but I'm working till the end of the week, please tip your waitresses and try the veal!

TUFCAT · April 03, 2009, 08:01:17 PM

Quote from: 72chargerSE on April 03, 2009, 06:14:49 PM
Quote from: TUFCAT on April 03, 2009, 06:01:12 PM
Quote from: resq302 on April 03, 2009, 05:59:28 PM
Quote from: TUFCAT on April 03, 2009, 07:35:53 AM
Those scratches are much lower than I thought....are these guys dwarfs?

If so, kicking their asses shouldn't be a problem.

Hell, if they are dwarfs, kick em in the face. Easier than aiming for their ass.

Dwarves scratch low, midgets scratch wheelcovers...

Attention all Dwarfs. Forgive our insensitivity. We should've known midgets prefer to be called "little people"

72chargerSE · April 03, 2009, 08:15:06 PM

"I'm not a midget. I'm a dwarf, you a**hole!" —Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf

jb666 · April 05, 2009, 07:47:08 PM

Quote from: 72chargerSE on April 03, 2009, 08:15:06 PM
"I'm not a midget. I'm a dwarf, you a**hole!" —Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf

CLASSIC!!!!

resq302 · April 05, 2009, 10:26:10 PM

Quote from: 72chargerSE on April 03, 2009, 08:15:06 PM
"I'm not a midget. I'm a dwarf, you a**hole!" —Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf

Wasn't he in Charlie and that Chocolate factory movie?

News:

Anybody gotten their car keyed before?