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      02-18-2020, 08:26 AM   #1
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Keyed bonnet

I probably mentioned this a little while ago, but just one month after picking up my 1.5 year old G30, some mother-f***ing-c*** decided to make two large key marks on my hood.

They are about 2-3 inches in length each, and while I've had my local detailer patch them up as good as possible when he paint-corrected my car, I'd like to have it resprayed to remove the eyesore entirely. From a distance, you cannot tell they are there, but when the car is gleaming and the sun is out, they stick out like a sore thumb.

I don't have any photos to hand while I write this post, but can add some later.

My question is regarding the respray work. The car is Sapphire Black so being metallic, some have told me I'll need to blend the new job into the wings and window pillars. However, my detailer reckons that's not needed.

Obviously the former is a lot more expensive so what's the consensus? Is this needed or can I get away with just respraying the hood?
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