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acerpcguy 05-16-2012 07:32 AM

Someone backed into me...
 
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Car was parked in a lot and someone backed into me. Good thing they notified me and got insurance claim. Need to find someone who can fix it. I got an estimate done from the dealer. I need to explore my options and see if anyone knows a good shop in Houston who can also take care of my interior damage (paint peel on door handles & center console) since it's already getting in a shop. Any suggestions?

acerpcguy 05-16-2012 07:33 AM

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Here's the interior scratches...

Door handle (both sides)
Center Console (needs to be re-painted all the way)
AC Vent on both doors

AllstarE4 05-16-2012 07:42 AM

You can ask the shop to paint your interior parts, but I usually just replace them. Factory interior pieces are usually pretty cheap.

acerpcguy 05-16-2012 12:29 PM

But the OEM parts are gonna do the same thing again. I was thinking about getting matte black paint done on them. I've seen many custom designs out there.

AllstarE4 05-16-2012 12:35 PM

You must be rough on your interior. LOL

I don't have any scratches like that. :dunno:

Whichever method you choose good luck.

acerpcguy 05-16-2012 12:40 PM

Umm, I bought it pre-owned so I'm sure it was the previous owner. I've only had this car for about 2 months and I hate looking at all these scratches.

AllstarE4 05-16-2012 01:27 PM


Originally Posted by acerpcguy (Post 9739882)
Umm, I bought it pre-owned so I'm sure it was the previous owner. I've only had this car for about 2 months and I hate looking at all these scratches.

I see. Well hopefully you get it figured out the cheapest way possible.

Voboy 05-16-2012 02:38 PM

Get a shop to sand and wrap them with vinyl. Would probably hold up better than paint and look nicer

travlee 05-17-2012 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by acerpcguy (Post 9739863)
But the OEM parts are gonna do the same thing again. I was thinking about getting matte black paint done on them. I've seen many custom designs out there.

if you order from concept z , they are oem but they dont have that rubbery crap on them (just replaced mine 3 weeks ago) $140ish for pair

fithamoto 05-17-2012 03:33 PM

Why are your pics upside-down ? :dunno::confused:

travlee 05-17-2012 06:53 PM


Originally Posted by fithamoto (Post 9741256)
Why are your pics upside-down ? :dunno::confused:

he was standing on his head........for artistic purposes of course

acerpcguy 05-21-2012 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by travlee9374 (Post 9741501)
he was standing on his head........for artistic purposes of course

Yea, had to do my daily head stand! :icon21:

Just put the car in the shop! And as goes for those scratches inside, I'm gonna try to wrap them with this carbon fiber vinyl I bought and see how they turn out.

travlee 05-22-2012 02:26 PM


Originally Posted by acerpcguy (Post 9745732)
Yea, had to do my daily head stand! :icon21:

Just put the car in the shop! And as goes for those scratches inside, I'm gonna try to wrap them with this carbon fiber vinyl I bought and see how they turn out.

i am curious to how they turn out... i scraped all the rubber crap off mine, primed and painted... but the paint eventually wore off.. then i plasti-dipped but the rubber got to thick around the switches and they would get stuck

acerpcguy 05-23-2012 09:57 AM

Will keep you posted once it's done!

jtk07 05-23-2012 01:08 PM

Have you seen these guys?

http://www.cowtownhydrographics.com/

I do not work for them or have any work done by them but a buddy had his wifes bike done and it turned our amazing!

AllstarE4 05-23-2012 04:23 PM


Originally Posted by jtk07 (Post 9748247)
Have you seen these guys?

http://www.cowtownhydrographics.com/

I do not work for them or have any work done by them but a buddy had his wifes bike done and it turned our amazing!

That's pretty sweet. I've been wanting to try some hydrographics myself, but maybe I'll check out those guys. It won't really help the OP because he's in Houston.

jtk07 05-24-2012 04:27 AM

It was given as an example (the only company's work I've seen) - as I said I don't work for them however pretty sure he could find a place like it in Houston or he could contact them and ask if they know someone local.

acerpcguy 05-24-2012 06:30 AM

Well the CF vinyl I bought, I really wanna try to give it a shot. The hydrographics stuff does look pretty neat tho but I'm sure it's going to be on the pricey side.

jtk07 05-24-2012 08:21 AM


Originally Posted by acerpcguy (Post 9749141)
Well the CF vinyl I bought, I really wanna try to give it a shot. The hydrographics stuff does look pretty neat tho but I'm sure it's going to be on the pricey side.

I recall getting a quote of around $250-$300 for the removable parts that were mentioned.

PrimeX 05-25-2012 03:21 PM

For the interior, I put the carbon fiber sides on the door handles and besides looking nice, NO MORE SCRATCHES!


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