Was being stupid and did realize there was a concrete pilar to my left and swung out too fast. Could probably have prevented it from being so bad if I had gone slower… I’d prefer to be able to diy it to make it look better, as well as possibly seal it. The scratches are pretty deep. It looks like the paint coat is full chipped off in some places so I don’t know if I have to seal it somehow to prevent rusting or further chipping. Any and all help would be very appreciated!
There’s no DIY for this. You need a new door. You can use touch up paint, but it’s going to look even worse. That’s also not going to take the dent out. If you’re really trying to avoid using insurance, your best bet is to call around to local junkyards, and try to find a door that’s in better shape. If it’s the same color, even better. If not, you can then get a body shop to paint the door for you.