(pics) Car got hit in parking lot, have no idea who did it
04-07-06, 08:32 AM
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(pics) **Updated 4/9 pg.2 Car got hit in parking lot, have no idea who did it
Hope this is the first and last time something like this happens.....does any one know if this could be buffed out?? Cause its not dented, just looks like it took some clear coat off and left behind some white paint.
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04-07-06, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RaysIS350
Oh man you're poor baby!! I have a feeling that's going to need paintwork.
Doesn't that suck when someone does that too you!!
Doesn't that suck when someone does that too you!!
04-07-06, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by r6z9r
Man that sucks. That is why am so paranoid about parking anywhere!
Looks like you will need to repaint could you keep us updated on the cost just for future reference.
Looks like you will need to repaint could you keep us updated on the cost just for future reference.
04-07-06, 08:58 AM
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you can always still try to wet sand then buff it out............i ran over some kind of bucket or what so ever on the freeway not too long ago and my front bumper looked similar to that, took it to my friends shop, did a little wet sanding and buffing and it all came out
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04-07-06, 09:47 AM
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SInce you might have to repaint anyways, why not try some rubbing compound first followed by some polish and wax? You never know. Same thing happened to my Black Range Rover Sport 2 days after I took delivery of it... Like you, I was pretty freaked out, but amazingly, the rubbing compound worked like magic... good luck!
04-07-06, 10:43 AM
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Ouch. I feel your pain. A couple months ago I had a similar experience while eating dinner. The damage was in almost the same location as yours.
Amazingly, my body shop contact was able to buff out 99% of the damage. But have you checked to see that there is not a dent or crease in the body? Although it wasn't readily apparent on my car, I had to get a dent removal specialist to also work on my car. But the results turned out great.
Amazingly, my body shop contact was able to buff out 99% of the damage. But have you checked to see that there is not a dent or crease in the body? Although it wasn't readily apparent on my car, I had to get a dent removal specialist to also work on my car. But the results turned out great.
04-07-06, 10:46 AM
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That sucks... It happened to us in the parking lot also... the guy was STILL parked next to us (fricken idiot).. i was pissed, filled out a report with security and was gonna report it to insurance. But the thing is, I was able to remove almost 99% of it. (there are some small scratches that I will fix later). If you have a big deductible (like ours) it may make sense for you to try and buff it out yourself (wash car, use McGuirres paint cleaner, wax, carnuba wax).. but make sure you keep the pics in case things don't turn out good (for insurance purposes).
04-07-06, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by IS350spBLK
Im still trying to avoid thinking about the fact I might need a paint job on a car that has about 5k on it, such a shame, it was prob some old granny in a grand marque...we got alot of those out here.
I tried the touchup paint and wetsand thing on the hood to repair a rock chipped but screwed the the whole thing up, so I took it to the dealer to have it repainted. Just try it yourself, and if you screw up then take it in.
04-07-06, 12:05 PM
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I had a worse scratch then that on my old EVO and was able to buff it out with Meguires Scratch X and my buffer. Took me about 30 minutes and as long as you aren't dented or missing paint, the scratch x will take care of it. Give it a try and see for yourself.
