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1025 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:06 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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Has anyone tried a paint touch-up product call "Dr. Colorchip"? Saw an ad in autoweek recently. The claim is for good match on repaired paint chips and such. If it is to be believed you can get good results even if you have ten thumbs (like me). Any opinions?
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