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1025 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM
You are in the Maintenance & Repair Forum. Your Host is mr_shiftright
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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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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 24, 2008 3:26 pm) 
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Replying to: mspepper (Oct 01, 2008 1:57 pm)  I don't want your sister waving a $600--$700 repair bill in my face. I had my bumper repaired (BIG dent) and it looked fine one year later but....I guess if worst comes to worst you could have it repainted again.
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