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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/Sudden_Ambassador_22 on 2023-08-11 18:22:47.

So I usually take my dog to the park for walks, I take the same route and everything. Today tho was different, on my way home I fucked it and hit the guard rail on a tight turn going home. I felt it scratch the car but hopped it would be minimal.

I have at least 3 deep scratches and like a line of dent going towards the deeps scratches. I feel like an idiot for not noticing how close I was to the rail.

This has never happened before. I feel terrible. I love my car. Sure it’s used and not new but it’s mine and I love it. Now I feel like I failed it. Currently looking up paint kit so I can repair it.

I already cleaned it up, sponge cleaned it then alcohol cleaned it. So I can better assess the damage.

It’s pretty bad but at least it not a busted door or a huge dent. It’s fixable. Just YouTubing everything I can to better understand the process.

Dont think I can afford to bring it anywhere to fix. I’m on a budget and I don’t want to admit to my husband how badly I fucked up. I did text and say I messed up. He parks next to me. You can’t miss the damage. It’s pretty fuckin visible. Ughhh

Now I will lay on my couch in sadness as I watch some videos on how to repair deep scratches on my own. (My husband is at work rn so I doubt he saw my text, probably thinks it’s not so bad but I was almost on the verge of tears)

TL;DR: I fucked up by hitting a guard rail that I pass almost daily on my way home. Am looking to fix it myself but I feel like a damn failure.

P.S If anyone had any suggestions for paint kit brands or something that helped you fix your huge paint damage. It would be greatly appreciated.

Also any subs I can post this on so I ca. get better help. Thank you in advance.