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Hey guys,
I know this is not nearly as glamorous or interesting as discussing engine swaps or body kits... I put a couple scratches on my celi's left side trying to drive out of a parking that was obviously too small. The scratches arent too deep (I don't think they went through the primer). Last time I had to get some body work done on it I ended up shelling 30 000Y (about 300$) so this time im definitely gonna try to do it myself. Anyone can provide advice on how to do this? Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

no advice for you, not a body guy, but where's kumamoto?

south western part of kyushu, the southermost of japans main islands
nice place, but the roads are too damn narrow!

sounds like it! yeah, i looked it up on wikipedia and got lost reading about japan and stuff.

you can try scratch treatment stuff like rubbing compound. maybe a wet sanding and buffing, if you have the tools.

If you have a buffer then you can do this:

Get the appropriate color touch-up paint (from auto parts store or Toyota dealer)
Fill in the scratches, try not to get too much outside of the scratch but it's ok if you do, apply 1 coat at a time and allow about 10 minutes of drying time in between.
With 1500-2000 grit sand paper wet sand the scratches to bring the touchup and original paint to a smooth level.
Buff with a wool pad and good buffing compound, followed with a foam pad and lighter compound, then hand wax or use a fine pad with wax.

But if you don't have the tools then probably get some touchup if needed, then just use a good coat of wax over the area.

hahahahaha. Kyushu. I was there for the summer. Didn't get to drive but, yeah, you're right roads are VERY narrow.
well, good luck with fixing up those scratches. Hopefully you didn't scratch too deep. not sure what to do either. but good luck!

frank, you got any pics so we can see what you're working with?