Unlucky Day...
04-01-2006, 02:20 PM
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Unlucky Day...
it's been six days... 400 miles... three rock chips on the front bumper... and i recently find scuff marks on my door... somebody is jealous to mess my ride up... thank god it wasn't a long key mark... i went to auto zone and got maguires' xscratch... along with nxt wax. surely the x-scratch made it less visible... but still... imperfection to my oem paint... i guess i'll have to save up money, then paint my whole car with house of colors paint... some sorta super jet black (at least 5-7 coats) with ice crystals... then clear coat it 10 times... just for added protection and extra shine... anyone know of a temporary fix for now? it's not that bad... unless it's like only a coat of paint from the factory, then i would have to say it's not a scratch... i'll have a picture tomorrow if there's more sunlight... still enjoying the top down...
04-02-2006, 10:18 AM
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That sucks dude. I remember when I first got my ZR, I noticed every little nick and it drove me crazy. After a while I realized that scratches and nicks are the cost of driving.
04-02-2006, 03:03 PM
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u can keep ur car looking brand new if u are willing to take care of it right.
For those scratches, use 3M rubbing compound to take off. Should consider investing in a portercable machine, it will make taking off scuff marks much easier. But you should be fine with some microfiber towels and a whole lot of elbow grease.
For those scratches, use 3M rubbing compound to take off. Should consider investing in a portercable machine, it will make taking off scuff marks much easier. But you should be fine with some microfiber towels and a whole lot of elbow grease.
04-02-2006, 03:17 PM
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daily driver here.. lotz of rock chipz on the front spoiler (without clear bra), i have to use touch up paint a lot. otherwise, the clear bra does wonders on keeping the car from chipz n scratches
04-03-2006, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by AZNNBLK
daily driver here.. lotz of rock chipz on the front spoiler (without clear bra), i have to use touch up paint a lot. otherwise, the clear bra does wonders on keeping the car from chipz n scratches
i'm still looking for a 3M expert... my friend has a person that can install it... just that i have to provide the materials... i.e. computer cut sketch out of front bumper, side fenders, hood, mirrors... still doing research...
04-07-2006, 08:22 AM
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ouch, those are some nasty marks
i think a good body shop can remove that using 'wetsand' i think that's what it's called.
when i purchase my car brand new, i discoverd a 2 inch deep scratch on the gas door panel, but they were able to remove in like 30 minutes and I cant even tell that there was a scratch there before.
i think a good body shop can remove that using 'wetsand' i think that's what it's called.
when i purchase my car brand new, i discoverd a 2 inch deep scratch on the gas door panel, but they were able to remove in like 30 minutes and I cant even tell that there was a scratch there before.
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