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#8 of 1025 Langka by squidd99 Dec 29, 2001 (11:07 am)
I don't know whether car dealers use it or not, but I have used it and it works very well.   The deal is that the touch up paint is different from the type of paint applied at the factory, and the Langka is a creamy solvent for the touch up paint. So you put a dab of the touch up paint in the nick (using a toothpick works well), then let that dry for anywhere from a half-hour to a day or two, then use the Langka on a soft cloth to wipe it gradually down to the level of the original paint. The kit comes with a flexible plastic holder for the soft cotton cloth, and I have found that it is much better than any other method I have used to touch up nicks in the front of my car.   Sometimes, however, I will take too much of the touch up paint off, and so I have to start over again, so sometimes you have to be patient and do it all over again, but when you get it right it gives a great result.   I have used it on my new black Lexus SC430, and several dings I picked up on the front of the hood from highway stones are now undetectible.   I'd say buy some and try it out. It will not make anything worse, and I have found that it helps make the touch up job easier and with a very good result. Replies to this message: jg_points (May 11, 2007 8:59 pm) benztuner (May 12, 2007 9:25 am)
#9 of 1025 squidd99: Langka by scirocco22 Dec 29, 2001 (5:13 pm)
Thanx for your comments! I might give it a try although I've read on another board that a glaze such as 3M Imperial Hand Glaze works just as well if used in the same manner for less price per ounce so I may do a bit more research.   --'rocco
#10 of 1025 HELP!! by land_yacht Jan 02, 2002 (12:29 pm)
I have little/no patience/skill when it comes to painting. I just purchased an '84 Town Car with a pretty good paint job. It's not faded or oxidized but it does have a few chips and scratches in it. My question is: Am I better off having the entire care re-painted or can I just get the blemishes taken care of and have the finish still look good?   Thanks in advance,   Land Yacht Replies to this message: aallred (Jun 23, 2006 6:50 pm)
#11 of 1025 Bumper and Trim Black by scotian Jan 15, 2002 (4:39 pm)
http://www.urethanesupply.com/3400.htm Lots of other good stuff at this site as well!
#12 of 1025 bumper... by ochizon Jan 16, 2002 (9:18 pm)
I have some rust on my bumper from a small accident. I was planning on simply sanding down the rusted areas, covering up the rest of the car with plastic, and repainting the bumper with some flat black paint that i bought at the store. Is there anything wrong with my plan of action? Do I need to put primer first? Or is the flat paint enough?   Thank you,   Alex
#13 of 1025 hello??? by ochizon Jan 18, 2002 (11:59 pm)
Anyone???
#15 of 1025 keyed by a playa hater by mookie14 Jan 29, 2002 (2:44 pm)
one morning i was waxing my explorer and not knowing someone was watching me well sunday night into monday morning i got up went to the truck low and behold some one keyed the driver side door and the rear door question do i really need a body shop or a ??????? can some one help me with this one?? body shop said 511.00 i might getmy deduct lowered and get it fixed would that be smart or fraud help.
#16 of 1025 ochizon by bigfur Jan 31, 2002 (5:19 pm)
If you take the bumper to bare metal you will need a primer...if not you can just go with the flat black
#17 of 1025 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 01, 2002 (10:23 am)
You need a good paint for bumpers. Don't just spray it with any old thing. Buy good paint made for the purpose. Replies to this message: rt24 (Mar 25, 2005 12:11 pm) cornellpinoy (Mar 26, 2005 5:55 am) Mr_Shiftright (Mar 28, 2005 8:08 am)

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