Lately, I've been going to training in downtown San Jose, and parking at the $6 parking structure (for early birds) near the cathedral. Last week, I got a minor scrape on the right front fender. I took Icy Z to Country Club Car Wash, and they made her all sparkly again. But today, again, she got scraped. This time, it's not just a dirt scrape: There are actually noticeable chunks of paint missing on Icy Z!! Fortunately it's mostly on the bumper, although there are some dirt scrapes on the front fender, but suffice it to say that it made me very, very sad. My poor Icy Z!

I know it's minor, but other than the door ding on the driver side, and a couple of unnoticeable rock chips on the hood, this is the first really big cosmetic damage to her.

I called BobbyBoy to see what can be done with regard to paint and/or replacement bumper. Any ideas from the rest of y'al?

 

Scratches add character!

 

On men they do, but not on fair ladies!!

 

Don't argue with me!

 

Hey Bruce, I'll let you have a nice long look at my car's front bumper and then you'll feel A LOT better.

 

yeah, i'll show you my side dents... and my new hood dent by the infamous FLYING BOOT...

I still havent gotten a thank you from those guys behind me that day... if it weren't for my block... you all would have been hit too... hehe

 

Or you can look at the damage my Veilside lip is covering- Then you'll see true character.

 

No, no, no, look at my front-end and you will feel alot better

Sorry to hear the mishaps Bruce, and I know how you feel. You got to be strong brother and ride on.

 

THANK YOU!

ahhhh flying boot!

did you do anything with your hood? did it come out alright?

 

Yeah, I know, in the long run it's only a little thing. I think mebbe I'll just get some touch-up paint. It's the same feeling one gets with the first door ding. I'll get over it. But for the moment, garh!!!

 

hey, after the first time....
all the rest is the same.....

 

Nick: No, i havent done anything yet... it's not as noticable as i thought.. but im definitely fixin it for sure, along with my right quarter panel dents... Oh and you're welcome

 

nothing beats my cracked bumper.. it adds character!!!!
I am getting use to the look also!!!

 

I have new scratches on my bumper too. I hope I can buff this sucker out.

 

Yeah, someone bumped into my bumper when I was parked in Menlo park in the middle of the night. wtf?! It's a little dent, but when you run your hand under the bumper, it's really dented in.

Got tons of nicks from driving on the freeway (flying rocks are the enemy) Everyone says it's bound to happen to make me feel better, somehow I don't think so... So I know how you feel.

 

manoagrrl, were u at Great Mall today? i saw a PPW with no plates... jus thought it might be you... i placed a SPOT CARD on your winshield...