Scrape on my car... :(

This morning, there was a white SUV that normally doesn't belong in the stall it was parked at (we have assigned parking at work). I didn't give much thought as I parked as I usually do. Anywho, this particular white SUV scraped the back fender area. It drove me nuts seeing what happen.

I tried my best to not let this derail my day, I got home and clay bared the area and than applied polish. I now have series of scratches and paint that came off. I am ticked this a*$h*l3 didn't even have the courtesy to leave some note or the like, and the garage has no surveillance whatsoever, so this problem is basically on my own...

Attached a picture of the damage, was hoping someone here can give some insight on ways I can improve the condition of the damage. I certainly don't want to shell out hundreds to an auto-body shop, but something that can hide as much of the damage would be preferable.

 

Would a simple dab of touchup paint really help? I ask because I've seen folks use touchup paint on some cars with scratches like for example, a car that was keyed, and the touchup always makes it look more obvious. Is there a proper method to make it look less obvious as possible?

Also, I assume dealership would be the best, and cheapest source for the paint?

 

Oh okay, I'll give this a try, at least it'd be something to cover up the damage. Would I also need some other type of clear coat or other layer prior to, or after addressing the touch up?

 

I was absolutely furious yesterday, the parking garage attendant told me they have no surveillance, and was told unless I have a license plate number of the car, there is no way for them figuring out who and what exact car it was, since they were illegally parked (by using a space of an assigned/reserved stall). I only recall it to be a white SUV, maybe a white Honda CRV, not totally solid on what the car was.

I am not sure if it is too late to call a cop now about it since its been over 24 hours since the incident, and I did attempt to clean the mess myself... and if I went the insurance route there is a deductible, so I am not sure if that is a worthwhile pursuit either.

It totally sucks, I eventually realized not to let it take over me and just let it pass by (as much of an eyesore it is to look at). What can you do...

 

Well, if it was like a $50 job, sure why not. But it definitely wouldn't be, I have seen friends drop hundreds for something slightly larger than mine. I am pretty experienced with a DA and have done plenty of paint corrections, never done any thing like wet sanding, though, with some researching, I'd assume it wouldn't be too hard, as I was in the same position when I was learning how to polish my car with a DA. But I am not sure if it would even foot the bill here, since some paint got scrapped off too.

I do like your advice though, I will visit some dealerships and see what they have to say. I may also apply touchup paint (maybe in several coats to some scratches) and than do a compounding and polishing session over the area and see if that helps.

Though, back to my original question with touch-up paint, do I need some sort of clear coat to apply over the touch up?

 

That sounds awesome! Unfortunately, auto insurance here in the states is just a whole another monster that is probably on the same level of headache as waiting at a local DMV (or DOL if you leave here in Washington)...