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I'm pretty sure this happened away from home and I'm just now noticing. The scratch is really deep hitting the metal in the deepest part. I have full coverage but I'm worried a claim will raise my insurance too much to be worth it. I've wrenched on cars before but never painted anything because it scares me.

Is it time to start watching chrisfix videos or should i just deal with insurance?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's somewhere in between. A 2012 ford mustang. Some minor scratches on the driver's side that i bought it with. The passenger side was perfect. I care a good amount but I'm not made of money. I'm definitely considering some DIY rn

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Definitely repair. If you have comprehensive coverage, then double definitely!

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My deductible is $500 though and that feels like a lot to spend on a scratch.

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Basically any bodywork job involving painting panels is going to cost at least $800. And if it's multiple body panels it will be more.