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#2 of 111 first nick by icstars Jun 26, 2003 (11:49 am)
On the front of the car, where the chrome-like emblem appears in front of the grill, is that chrome paint, plating or what?   At my first oil change, I'll ask the dealer if it can be touched up...But on my second washing I encountered a particularly difficult bit of bug juice and rubbed a bit hard (okay, I was using the edge of a fingernail, but gingerly)....and suddenly a tiny shiny silver spot turned black. I didn't purse the matter as I assume a bit of chrome paint came off and I didn't want more to come off.   Would it be better to dab a bit of fresh wax (or something else) on the spot in the meantime or just leave it alone?   It's really a tiny spot, but the first flaw (especially caused by me) hurts!
#3 of 111 Minor Problems and Nicks and Scratches by mishima8105 Jul 17, 2003 (9:34 am)
First, I don't own an Acura. Not yet. Am curious about the upcoming '04 TL.   Seems to me that your warranty will easily take care of the minor problems you are experiencing.   I'm surprised that some of you are not happy with the audio system. I agree that for the price you pay it should be at least better than the new Accords and RSXes'.   As for nicks and scratches, I had to LOL about the person using the finger nail. I've done that so many times to my own car to check if someone scratched my black car. Turns out I'm the one leaving the fine scratches.   Enjoy your TSX. They look nice and dependable. Wish they were just a tad sportier for me to buy one though.
#4 of 111 Nose Bra Question.... by tommyijr Apr 29, 2004 (8:24 pm)
Having just purchased the bra for my TSX and never having one before I had a few questions that might get answered here. I know that when I wash the car it is advisable to remove it, how about when it rains? If I leave it on while it rains is it advisable to remove it afterwards? Does it dry under the bra or does it stay moist? Will leaving it on cause the finish to fade? Any other bits of info would be appreciated. Thanks.
#5 of 111 tommy by tblazer503 May 09, 2004 (1:12 am)
Personally, I don't use car bra's... unless you don't care for the car's finish. Unless they have changed something in the design in the last few years, they have generally caused more damage than they save, because the dust/pollen/rocks get under the bra and when you drive, the wind causes the bra to vibrate/move and when you remove it, you have lot's of problems. the paint under the bra will also fade at a different rate, making it pretty obvious 5 years down the line if you remove it...   They do make a 3m style clear tape that goes on the clearcoat and acts like a bra to protect from rock chips... Replies to this message: tommyijr (May 11, 2004 12:28 am)
#6 of 111 Re: tommy [tblazer503 #270] by tommyijr May 11, 2004 (12:28 am)
Replying to: tblazer503 (May 09, 2004 1:12 am) Thanks, I actually purchased it for longer road trips, I live on the East Coast and my parents are a spell down I-95 in South Carolina...lots of iffy road surfaces between Richmond and Hilton Head. As far as the quality, it isn't bad, it is from Acura, fits very snug and I can get it on and off in less then 10 minutes. It is certainly something I wounldn't leave on for more than a few days at a time, but it really looks good against the Milano Red TSX I drive.
#7 of 111 Paint & Finish by gloves May 15, 2004 (6:30 pm)
My white TSX is 2 months old. A little touch parking took the paint right off the bumper. The paint seems to come off easy leaving the surface black. It looks like it can be pealed right off. I'm developing little black marks here and there that's very annoying.   Anybody else have problems with the finish?   Ira Replies to this message: bt8755 (May 22, 2004 7:48 am) gloves (May 22, 2004 4:27 pm)
#8 of 111 Re: Paint & Finish [gloves #275] by bt8755 May 22, 2004 (7:48 am)
Replying to: gloves (May 15, 2004 6:30 pm) Any luck with your paint problems? I'm in the market for a TSX and I've read other forums complain about the paint and it makes me a little nervous. Premium white pearl is in my top 3 color choices.   Jax TSX Replies to this message: gloves (May 22, 2004 4:27 pm)
#9 of 111 Re: Paint & Finish [bt8755 #278] by gloves May 22, 2004 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: bt8755 (May 22, 2004 7:48 am) No luck, but the dealer explained the problem. The bumpers are made out of a very flexible material. They flex on the slightest pact, don't dent, but there's a good chance the paint will come off. Try pushing one in with your hand - quite surprising. There's no protective piece around the bumper to protect it. It can't be touched-up because the touch-up paint is for metal surfaces. I tried. The cost to re-paint is $135 (the cost is a little more for the white - it's what they call a "3 stage paint"). It'll happen regardless of the color because of the bumper materials.   Bottom line is expect to have the problem if you touch park, or someone does it to you. I put a decal over it. Rotten situation. The other problems I had were also on the plastic-like materials, and the dealer will re-paint for me at no cost.   Frankly, I can't say that I would have bought the car had I known the effect of the bumper design. The TSX is a nice car, but I probably wouldn't have. I drive the way I drive, can't control others from tapping into me, and have not had the paint problem with other cars.   Good luck,   Ira

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