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#932 of 1023 Audi A6 re-paint or wet-sand by laxne6 Oct 01, 2008 (5:39 am)
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! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 01, 2008 8:02 am)
#933 of 1023 Re: Audi A6 re-paint or wet-sand [laxne6] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 01, 2008 (8:02 am)
Replying to: laxne6 (Oct 01, 2008 5:39 am) Well if you wet-sand the clear coat, that part of the car is vulnerable to further deterioration. The paint under the clear coat is not shiny, it is rather dull. If the clear coat starts to shed, it's going to look awful underneath. You've seen this in older cars.   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.
#934 of 1023 Re: New Bumper or repair original [Mr_Shiftright] by mspepper Oct 01, 2008 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 24, 2008 3:26 pm) Thank you for the information and your opinion. So all in all it's best to replace the dented bumper with a new one yes? I was trying to see if the repair was worth it since the person who hit my Mini was my sister Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 01, 2008 2:52 pm) mspepper (Oct 21, 2008 1:49 pm)
#935 of 1023 Re: New Bumper or repair original [mspepper] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 01, 2008 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: mspepper (Oct 01, 2008 1:57 pm) Oh well your sister. Well then you have to balance family relations with resale value---this is a dark and fearsome place that mere Hosts cannot dare to go   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. Replies to this message: mspepper (Oct 21, 2008 1:49 pm)
#936 of 1023 Is The Doctor In? by oldfarmer50 Oct 20, 2008 (8:15 am)
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? Replies to this message: bigfur (Oct 21, 2008 3:16 pm)
#937 of 1023 Re: New Bumper or repair original [Mr_Shiftright] by mspepper Oct 21, 2008 (1:49 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 01, 2008 2:52 pm) ..and the rest of the bumper story.....my sister backed into the corner of my mini bumper with her BMW....ouch ....and her bumper costs more than mine. Balancing family relations is key here. bumper repair here we come! I'll let you know how it comes out. Thanks again.
#938 of 1023 Re: Is The Doctor In? [oldfarmer50] by bigfur Oct 21, 2008 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Oct 20, 2008 8:15 am) Only way i can put it would be, if its that good they would use it in a body shop.
#939 of 1023 Re: Corrosion heated garage [Mr_Shiftright] by lupo55 Nov 09, 2008 (4:27 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 21, 2008 6:09 am) I,d like to keep my car as long as possible. I know that bringing it in and out of a heated garage in winter is the not the best thing for body longevity. If i rustproof will it negate the effects of the using the garage, or should I simply park it outside and play it safe? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 09, 2008 8:43 am) allenjackson (Nov 10, 2008 9:44 pm)
#940 of 1023 Re: Corrosion heated garage [lupo55] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 09, 2008 (8:43 am)
Replying to: lupo55 (Nov 09, 2008 4:27 am) I still think air circulation is the key here, as well as underside car washes if you live in an area that uses road salts. I'd keep in indoors, sure. You've just got to control the moisture in the garage, and a fan will help. You could also add a drying agent to the trunk and interior, like they use in boats. You buy it in little pouches, or you pour the grainular powder into a little basket and it absorbs moisture. Any boat shop knows about this stuff. Replies to this message: allenjackson (Nov 10, 2008 9:44 pm)
#941 of 1023 Re: Corrosion heated garage [Mr_Shiftright] by allenjackson Nov 10, 2008 (9:44 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 09, 2008 8:43 am) Older vehicles had a switch, lever, or knob you could use to select it. Most vehicles today only recycle the interior air on MAX A/C, which is what your car is emulating - when it needs to cool down the interior quickly it engages max A/C mode, which recycles the interior until it can maintain the temperature with external air.

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