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Re: new car paint issues [accordguy0325]
by player98
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Jul 07, 2009 (11:36 am)
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jul 07, 2009 2:44 am)
i have the san marino red.
also i been talking to other people and everyone says that the value of the car will go down since the bumper will no longer have original factory paint. the manager said i would not but they always lie. no i dont know what to do
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- #987 of 1122
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Re: new car paint issues [player98]
by elroy5
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Jul 07, 2009 (1:16 pm)
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Replying to: player98 (Jul 07, 2009 11:36 am)
I had the rear bumper on my 03 Accord replaced. I can easily tell the bumper was painted sperate from the rest of the car. I doubt anyone else notices, unless I tell them. My car is Black, and I think Black and white are the least noticeable. I had a Red Toyota repainted after a wreck too, and it was easier to tell with the bright Red color. Good luck, but in my experience you will be able to tell the difference.
On a good note, I don't think it will lessen the value of the car, unless it's a really bad paint job on the bumper. Ask around, and find the best painter you can.
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- #988 of 1122
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Re: new car paint issues [elroy5]
by elroy5
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Jul 07, 2009 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 07, 2009 1:16 pm)
If the cause of the chipping paint is eliminated, and the chips are not too obvious, I would consider a touch up, just on the chipped portion, and leave the rest alone. It could end up a lot less obvious.
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Re: new car paint issues [player98]
by accordguy0325
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Jul 07, 2009 (2:48 pm)
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Replying to: player98 (Jul 07, 2009 11:36 am)
My 08 coupe was San Marino red as well...
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- #990 of 1122
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [hondadan]
by mazda6dude
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Jul 15, 2009 (11:21 am)
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Replying to: hondadan (Jun 30, 2009 4:16 pm)
I have a 2008 Honda Accord LX automatic. Just hit 36K and I am hearing this metal ringing sound coming from the rear. Sometimes I hear it and sometimes I don't. Is this a worn out pad? From reading your post, its seems like it. I can't believe it! Honda must be using some garbage metal. I have never had rear brakes go out on any of my cars. So is the metal ringing sound mean that my rear brakes are worn out? Thanks.
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- #991 of 1122
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [mazda6dude]
by joedna
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Jul 15, 2009 (11:34 am)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 15, 2009 11:21 am)
I would defininately check my brakes!!! I was at the dealer on Saturday and overheard another customer complaining to the service rep. how angry he was and dissapointed that his rear brakes have gone out at 15,000 miles. Again hearing same explanation I got and many others...new brake design from Honda were the braking system rely's on the rear brakes to do a majority of braking.
They really screwed up on this!!!
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- #992 of 1122
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [mazda6dude]
by elroy5
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Jul 15, 2009 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 15, 2009 11:21 am)
The rear brakes have been wearing faster than the front on Accords for a while now. My rear pads (03 Accord) needed changing at 47k miles, and the front pads lasted until 60k miles. The pads only cost $50, and I can change them myself easily, so I'm not complaining. The rotors are still good, and I have never heard so much as a small squeal from them. I'll take pads that wear quickly, over pads that squeal any day.
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [elroy5]
by mazda6dude
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Jul 16, 2009 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 15, 2009 1:33 pm)
Is Brake Masters a good place to get my Accord rear brakes replaced? They quoted my $129 for good brakes and $179 for thier top of the line brake pads. Does it matter if its ceramic or semi-metallic? Please help, any advice would be great! Thanks.
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [mazda6dude]
by elroy5
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Jul 16, 2009 (4:36 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 16, 2009 1:37 pm)
I wouldn't know about aftermarket pads. I have always used Honda's pads. They might wear a little quicker, but they are not noisy. I can't handle squeaky brakes. Some Honda people say harder pads will wear out the soft Honda rotors. $179 doesn't sound bad, if that's for the front and rear. I have never paid for a brake job though, so I might not be the guy to ask about prices.
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Re: Worn Rear Brakes, Update! [mazda6dude]
by gasmizr
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Jul 19, 2009 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 16, 2009 1:37 pm)
Based on experience with non OEM brakes/rotors/drums I will never use non Honda parts. I used non Honda brake parts from multiple manufactures and had issues with vibration. I took it to my independent garage and was told only to use Honda parts. Took back non OEM and replaced with Honda parts and vibration issues were gone.
I always do brakes myself. It is easy and you can do the set in less then an hour. Most of the time is prep in getting the car jacked up and wheels off. Changing the pads takes all of 5 minutes. If you have to do the rotors too add 10-15 minutes to each side.
I buy all my Honda parts at Majestic Honda and have them shipped to me. It is always way cheaper then the local dealer even with the shipping and handling charges. ymmv
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