I got too close to a concrete column in an effing parking garage and scraped the lip of my rear wheel-well. No denting at all - all paint. Please take a look at the pic and let me know if this is something that can be spot-fixed with good results or if I'm looking at full-panel painting.

Thanks!

 

That can be spot fixed. Google "Paintless Dent Repair" in your area. Good Luck!

 

Looks to me as if the paint was removed and this is not just a paint transfer (i.e. paint from concrete column). It would have to be repainted.

 

I think paintless dent repair is going to be useless on that scrape since there is no dent... and you will need to paint it.
A body shop should be able to paint that section and blend it in without repainting the whole panel. Probably cost you around $500 though

 

I've heard horror stories about "blending" paint. One of my friend's had it done and the clearcoat started fading and peeling a few years later. If it requires any paint at all, I'd take the whole panel off and redo the whole thing. Do it right the first time, and you won't have to play clean-up in a year or two.

 

I would personally try to wet sand/compound/polish it out myself first. I think that will give you pretty good results although not perfect. If you don't have the equipment and skills, try taking it to a good local detailer. They can let you know when they look at what type of results to expect. If they can't, then repainting is the way to go.

 

Pretty much what I meant. Some "Paintless" Repair shops actually use this process. Usually runs from $125-150.

 

Thanks to all for the responses. It occurred to me that I didn't try a rag to see if the marks were paint rub-off from the pillar.... just tried and sure enough, that's what 90% of the visual dmg is.

What's the best way to approach the paint rub-off marks? Lacquer thinner? Or, my car is overdue for a wash anyway... should I just hand-wash the area first and see what comes off with my microfiber sponge?

 

Nissan Ester oil. My dealer says its good for everything G.

 

Your hard on for Nissan gouging us with the whole ester oil thing is a constant source of amusement to me. Someone put up a poll on it earlier today or yesterday. I'm surprised you haven't weighed in on it yet.

Don't let 'em screw us without a fight.

 

Hey, I just wanted to stop by and say thanks to all for the input here.... things turned out a lot better than I ever would've thought: a dab of lacquer thinner on a microfiber cloth removed all the abrasions you see in the above pic. The only sustained damage is the small, black nick where the two panels meet. Nothing a little touch-up paint, wax and polish can't cure!

I used to refer to Tabasco as the "ultimate liquid love".... but lacquer thinner has taken it's place