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1025 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM
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Replying to: bobber1 (Sep 20, 2008 10:02 pm) I have heard that keeping the garage just above freezing is the worst for rust. It allows the salt encrusted slush that gets underneath to thaw and become active but doesn't warm it up enough to melt and and dry out. I supose that if you never drove on salted roads in winter it would be OK. |
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On a whim I decided to put some wax on the roof of my old Chrysler (1997) to see if it would improve the somewhat dull and faded paint. To my surprise the wax just seemed to sink into the paint. No matter how much I hand buffed, the wax would not come to a shine. Now it looks like I put the wax on and forgot to buff it out, all white and swirls. What the heck happened, and more important, what can I do now?
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Sep 21, 2008 6:48 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 21, 2008 7:31 am) I was afraid of something like that. Any cheap fixes? I was thinking of using a mild rubbing compound. Car is too old for a repaint.
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Sep 21, 2008 11:31 am) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 19, 2008 11:25 am) |
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I have a 2003 Mini Cooper and my back bumper got hit. Body shops say replace the bumper but a bumper specialist said they could repair the original because it's plastic; not cracked and holds its memory. I have to get a new chrome molding stirp (does anyone know where I could get one?) . Would appreciate any input. Thanks
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Replying to: mspepper (Sep 24, 2008 3:15 pm) The molding strip is a dealer item I would guess.
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Anyone who can help. Just received my A6 3 months ago, it has the very dark green paint (almost looks black at a distance). A few days ago, my neighbor's kid scratched both sides with a rock (5 years old). I have taken it to 3 different body shops and have 2 stories. One side (the shop my neighbor knows) is telling me that they can wet-sand the scratches out. The other side (the 2 other body shops, one who is a distant friend) is telling me it needs to be painted. I have been told if you can feel with your finger nail, it needs to be painted. Most of the scratches can definitely be felt with my nail. What should I do? What are the issues with having someone wet-sand the clear coat down (short term or long term)? Please help!
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Replying to: laxne6 (Oct 01, 2008 5:39 am) For a car this new there is really no other choice but to paint the panels if the scratches are that deep. Put it another way: if a buffer won't get them out with a few minutes work, then that's your answer, for both you and your neighbor. this is not a 7 year old Buick we are talking about here. If your paint deteriorates, you have suffered a major loss in value. It's not much different than your kid spraying graffiti over the neighbors brand-new house and suggesting that we sand it off. |
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