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1025 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM
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Let me thank jwjackson for his service. Then I have a question on new paint. How long after you repaint a bumper or have pin stripes applied should you wait before you detail a car? Can you wash and wax right away or should you let the paint "cure"? Is it better to park inside or out in the sun? Sounds like there are some paint pros in here who will know. 
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jul 11, 2009 3:25 pm) |
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My '03 Evo was beat up a bit in a recent hailstorm.  I had it estimated last week, and was surprised to hear that Progressive was quoting PDR for the whole car. 50+ dents on the hood, 60+ on the roof, 50+ on the trunk, and 2 (haha) on one door. The hail was quarter to golf-ball sized and there doesn't appear to be any hard creases or paint damage. But the hood and trunk lid of my car are aluminum, so will PDR even work? And will it work on the window pillars? I'm guessing they remove the body panels and do this stuff on a bench, or something.
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Replying to: colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 6:58 am) |
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| what is the best rust inhibitor i can use , i have a couple of surface rust spots that id like to take care of before i repaint my car? any help is greatly appreciated thanks mike | |
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I just got a new car with cloth seats. I've been looking online for fabric protectors. What would you recommend I use? Below are two I've found. This is for a Camry w/ Light Grey cloth seats. http://www.metroguardian.net/shop/fabric-protector-by-guardian-c-7-p-10.html http://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotchgard-4104D-Interior-Protector/dp/B001NPD7BK/ref=s- r_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1249277706&sr=8-3 Thanks, Chris
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Replying to: chris789 (Aug 02, 2009 9:48 pm) Sorry, been awhile since I had cloth seats. I found that I never really needed a protectant because there are some great cleaners out there. Good luck! |
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I just got a camry 2010 less than 2 weeks old and someone hit the rear bumper in the parking lot. It looks minor but I still want to get it fixed so its new again. The autobody said they can repair and repaint the bumper and I won't be able to see the difference whether it was replace or repaired. Its either $750 repaired or $950 replaced, I'd prefer to save the money if it'll last just as long. tia, Chris
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Replying to: chris789 (Aug 06, 2009 10:56 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Aug 07, 2009 4:26 am) I would have the body shop pull the bumper and inspect. If it's fine, paint and re-install. If it's anything less than fine, replace it. |
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