what the cost to respray hood black M3 in uk? deep scratches all over

[Scottish mod3]

car parked in locked compound , found hood covered in deep scratches which looked like from claw marks, there are at least 20 -30 deep scratches with various length, a majority through the clear coat. completely devastated, still have no idea what happened, theory is might be a fox or seagull. does anyone knows cost to repaint M3 hood in the UK or is this something smart repair can fix? tried buffing with DA polisher with no luck.

 

[Scottish mod3]

... don't even know if insurance will pay out... vandalism by an unknown animal ? the only clue I had was a dead pigeon next to the car... its unbelievable, I can't even make this up

 

[yessuz]

you should check with any local body repair shop. it might be 200-300 or so.

It might be even possible to buff it out (if that is the right term). take car to local shop for consultation. You might be surprised on miracles they can make...

 

[Whyone]

If the scratches are through the clear coat, that is not going to buff out!!!!

For a decent quality respray, I'd expect ~£1000.

 

[Foxsbiscuits]

Maybe try a method like this before you respray, nothing to lose?

I followed his advice for some road rash and it worked 95% which was good enough for me.