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1025 messages,  Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM

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Re: Repair Bumper or Replace [Mr_Shiftright] by chris789
Aug 09, 2009 (8:46 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 07, 2009 7:08 am)

Its a friend that hit it so would prefer going with the less expensive quote. The bumper is only scuffed and showing some black paint scrapes. Is there any advantage to having the bumper replaced or will just repainting the existing bumper be as durable in the long run.
 
Thanks,
Chris
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Re: Repair Bumper or Replace [chris789] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Aug 10, 2009 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: chris789 (Aug 09, 2009 8:46 pm)

A professionally done repaint should be fine.
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Re: Repair Bumper or Replace [Mr_Shiftright] by bigfur
Aug 13, 2009 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 10, 2009 7:07 am)

With a plastic bumper done worry about the repair, a good shop will fix it to the point you cant tell a new one from a repaired one. Go the cheaper route!
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hail damage... by caselynn26
Aug 19, 2009 (8:29 pm)
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I took my car to two different body shops, one my prefferred who I know to reputable, the other the insurance's preferred shop, I recieved two estimates both stated that PDR would not work well on this much damage. The claims person, was very irritated with the estimates (they were within sixy dollars of each other), sent an adjuster out who is claiming it can all be PDR. Offering 1200.00 for over 3000.00 damage. Had considered not getting fixed, is there something I can do to get them closer to the estimates?
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Re: hail damage... [caselynn26] by obyone
Aug 20, 2009 (3:46 am)
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Replying to: caselynn26 (Aug 19, 2009 8:29 pm)

Does the insurance company have a preferred PDR shop? I'm thinking what they would say if the PDR shop said they couldn't do it. And if there is that much damage I seriously doubt that the PDR shop would do it for $1200.
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Re: hail damage... [obyone] by caselynn26
Aug 20, 2009 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: obyone (Aug 20, 2009 3:46 am)

there preffered shop quoted, 3100.
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Re: hail damage... [caselynn26] by obyone
Aug 20, 2009 (9:06 pm)
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Replying to: caselynn26 (Aug 20, 2009 3:16 pm)

Since the adjuster believes that PDR will work why not take it to a PDR shop and get a quote. Just make sure it's one that the insurance company recommends. They may surprise you by telling the adjuster that they can't do it. Most shops won't quote on a job they can't do. Good ones anyway.
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Re: hail damage... [obyone] by bigfur
Sep 02, 2009 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Aug 20, 2009 9:06 pm)

Here is the fun part about insurance agents and adjusters...they arent the one fixing the car!!! In minnesota about ten years ago or so we had a major hail storm during rush hour. Alot of insurance companies wanted to PDR the cars...as body techs we looked at the estimates and made the company do the repair right. PDR works great for a door ding or two...when you have a whole car peppered with hail dont ever PDR it as the clear coat will end up with tiny cracks and will eventually come off and the car will start to rust.
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Water stains by jwbooth
Sep 04, 2009 (5:33 am)
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I have a 2 month old black Acura TL.
 
Sprinklers have twice left water on the car, and I'm in the Nevada summer climate of about 100 degrees.
 
I wasn't aware previously of the problems of water stains.
 
I've been researching this on the web, and have found various contradictory suggestions on how to deal with this.
 
Using Meguar's products (from Meguar site) - clay.
 
Then I read don't use clay. Don't try to rub it with microfiber towel.
 
Use white vinegar. Use 1/2 distilled water, 1/2 white vinegar. Use 4 part water, 1 part white vinegar.
 
Have a professional detailer work on it.
 
Please help. Two main issues:
 
1) How would you deal with getting rid of water stains?
 
2) What can I do for the future? Was planning to drive up north, including Oregon and Washington where its raining/misting all fall/winter.
How do people in rainy areas deal with keeping their cars water spot free?
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Re: Water stains [jwbooth] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Sep 04, 2009 (8:08 am)
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Replying to: jwbooth (Sep 04, 2009 5:33 am)

I think that before I did anything drastic (or abrasive) I'd try some of those "instant detailer" products that you spray and wipe with a soft cloth. The stubbornness of the stain depends a lot on the minerals in the water, and that will vary place to place. The water in my area is "hard" and mineralized but a quick wipe of my dark green paint gets the sprinkler stains off.
 
I think clay is overkill for water spots, as it a professional detailer---both would be last resorts IMO.
 
As for any "home remedies", which might work just fine, be sure to test them out on the bottom portion of a rocker panel or bumper before you slather any household product on your car.

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