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Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [bobwiley]
by neil5
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Mar 28, 2006 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Mar 15, 2006 10:15 am)
I spoke with Friend , I am going to put on zaino (showcar car care www.zainobros.com I think) Recommend Z-2 the best there is for protection and clearcoat Also can use the Claybar for removing the pitting and imperfections without hurting the paint. Today I put on new Lifetime 3M tint Colorstable for cars with NAV, Sat radio does not hurt reception. I highly recommend...
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Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [neil5]
by bobwiley
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Mar 28, 2006 (4:48 pm)
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Replying to: neil5 (Mar 28, 2006 1:46 pm)
Thanks Neil5: I did get a reply from Toyota--take it to the dealer if it is a "big" problem. I probably should have said "chipping" vs "pitting." I have the 1st oil change coming up and I'm going to take it back tpo the dealer and at least voice my dissatifaction. I just find it odd that a $39K car would incur so much chipping in 2,000 miles. My wife's 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd looks better. Claybar won't help--chipping is to the "black" of the bumper. I'm very concerned what the front end will look like at 10,000 miles. Like I said--I stay well back from the vehicles in front and I did have a professional detail done. I'll check out the Zaino and again--thanks!
Bob
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Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [bobwiley]
by neil5
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Mar 29, 2006 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Mar 28, 2006 4:48 pm)
I spoke with professional detailer (brother also details at Audi professionally). He states that although the toyota chips as you stated, the base paint is very good. Nissan, Infinity very poor! Also consider road guard or 3M film to be placed over your bumper about 400.00 here in fl. This goes over hood front, bumper, mirrors, and headlights...I am considering
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- #116 of 162
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Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [neil5]
by neil5
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Mar 29, 2006 (4:38 pm)
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Replying to: neil5 (Mar 28, 2006 1:46 pm)
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
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- #117 of 162
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Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [neil5]
by neil5
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Mar 29, 2006 (4:38 pm)
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Replying to: neil5 (Mar 28, 2006 1:46 pm)
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
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- #118 of 162
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Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [neil5]
by bobwiley
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Mar 29, 2006 (5:26 pm)
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Replying to: neil5 (Mar 29, 2006 4:27 pm)
neil5: Thanks agian! What is 'road guard?" Not sure i like the idea of 3M Film--seems like something else to go bad--tears?
Bob
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Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [bobwiley]
by neil5
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Apr 02, 2006 (4:16 pm)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Mar 29, 2006 5:26 pm)
http://www.clearmask.com/aboutourkits.htm
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Re: Avalon Front End Paint Pitting [neil5]
by bobwiley
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Apr 02, 2006 (6:24 pm)
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Replying to: neil5 (Apr 02, 2006 4:16 pm)
Thanks neil5--appreciate the info!
Bob
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Headlight washer/spray
by deepan
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Mar 27, 2006 (5:06 am)
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I have a 96 XLS and the headlight washer on the drivers side doesnt work. The other side works. I can see windshield washer dripping from the drivers side which means it might be getting to the nozzle bit not out.
Anyidea how i can remove this part and take a look. doesnt appear to have any screws looking from top.
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Re: Headlight washer/spray [deepan]
by abfisch
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Mar 27, 2006 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: deepan (Mar 27, 2006 5:06 am)
It is either one of two things, since the other side works. You have something that is clogging the tubing going to the nossle or the nozzle itself is clogged. I would first start by sticking a small implement in the two nossles adjusters to see if they are clogged with debris. They I would detach the tubing to the driver's side, and blow through it to see if it is patent. Taking off the nozzle is very very painful, at least on the 02. I did it so I know. You have to take off the interior sound insulation to the hood, then compress the plastic clip enough to pop it through from inside out of the hood.
The new nozzles put out much more of a fine mist coming much more of the windshield that the older nossles with 2 or 3 jets that you can direct. Since I do alot of winter driving, I painted new ones, got them from the new Camry, cause they were outside exactly the same and then replaced them on my Avalon for that year. They work great, better than the ones that came with the vehicle and matched the color with a spray can from Paintscractch website where you can buy the exact color match.
Good luck
abfisch
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