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#6668 of 7335 Pat....we always viewed you as omnipresent... by acuraphile Aug 17, 2005 (5:46 am)
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#6669 of 7335 Re: Paint Problem with the 05RL? [larry6] by taitando Aug 17, 2005 (8:06 am)
Replying to: larry6 (Aug 11, 2005 2:30 pm) Most Hondas/Acuras are known to have such paint problems. The paint itself being very soft. I noticed on my rear bumper something similar to what you're describing. I figured that the car couldn't get too many chips in the center of the rear bumper, so it must be something with the paint. I've been debating whether or not to sand it down and re-finish the rear. As to the front, my car is black and I've decided to go with a bra, since I've noticed several tiny chips. Clear bra/invisi-bra is just too expensive. So other than the paint, I've been very happy with the car thus far. Replies to this message: delmar1 (Aug 17, 2005 1:23 pm)
#6670 of 7335 Rear Bumper - Paint Chips by acuraphile Aug 17, 2005 (9:44 am)
"Clear bra/invisi-bra is just too expensive"   I never heard of this process before. I'd appreciate it if you'd elaborate a bit.How expensive is expensive? This sounds like a hot application, or the like - an applique, perhaps.I'd love to protect my bumper - the shabbiness created by those eventual chips detracts from the most highly polished, and otherwise "babied," car. Replies to this message: taitando (Aug 17, 2005 11:48 am) acuraphile (Aug 17, 2005 12:33 pm) jjacura (Aug 18, 2005 8:31 pm) and 3 more...
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#6672 of 7335 Re: Rear Bumper - Paint Chips [acuraphile] by taitando Aug 17, 2005 (11:48 am)
Replying to: acuraphile (Aug 17, 2005 9:44 am) These Invisible/Clear Bras are a paint protection film which is a clear urethane plastic. The film itself is made by the 3M company. There are other manufacturers but I think 3M is the most popular/common. Go to xpel.com for more info. An application kit is available for the RL costing almost $600, not including installation. I would not try to install this by myself. If I was buying the car, I would probably take the plunge. Since I'm leasing, the leather bra will suffice. Replies to this message: acuraphile (Aug 17, 2005 12:33 pm) jjacura (Aug 18, 2005 8:31 pm) delmar1 (Aug 19, 2005 6:34 am) and 2 more...
#6673 of 7335 Re: Rear Bumper - Paint Chips [taitando] by acuraphile Aug 17, 2005 (12:33 pm)
Replying to: taitando (Aug 17, 2005 11:48 am) taitando:   Many thanks for the info. I might have gone for it at the time of purchase when I was feeling loose and excited. Now, $600 + install is out of the question.So far, no chips!   George Replies to this message: jjacura (Aug 18, 2005 8:31 pm) delmar1 (Aug 19, 2005 6:34 am) jjacura (Aug 19, 2005 10:58 am) and 1 more...
#6674 of 7335 Re: Paint Problem with the 05RL? [taitando] by delmar1 Aug 17, 2005 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: taitando (Aug 17, 2005 8:06 am) I have owned five Acura's and I haven't discovered that the paint to be soft.   As for the rear bumper paint to be soft and to chip...most likely the paint will chip is someone hits you or you scrap it. If the center of the rear bumper got a chip...it is clear something hit it.   Look on the road and you will find that the Acura paint holds up very well and has lustre.

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