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#31
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touching up the area and laying clear bra would make it look "textured" underneath the clear bra considering the surface area looks quite rough. Also, since it is rough, the clear bra may not stick properly. I would touch it up only just to cover up the black. At least, from a distance, it would look "OK". For this, maybe you can relate when a girl tries to put makeup to cover up a huge pimple! jk!
This may sound like a dumb question, but I'm a female so I'm quite car challenged. There's no metal underneath the bumper right? The black I see is plastic? I'm trying to prevent corrosion.
Goodluck!
#32
hi,
touching up the area and laying clear bra would make it look "textured" underneath the clear bra considering the surface area looks quite rough. Also, since it is rough, the clear bra may not stick properly. I would touch it up only just to cover up the black. At least, from a distance, it would look "OK". For this, maybe you can relate when a girl tries to put makeup to cover up a huge pimple! jk!
no, this piece will not rust. you should not worry. since it looks like it is OEM painted, it should not peal either.
Goodluck!
touching up the area and laying clear bra would make it look "textured" underneath the clear bra considering the surface area looks quite rough. Also, since it is rough, the clear bra may not stick properly. I would touch it up only just to cover up the black. At least, from a distance, it would look "OK". For this, maybe you can relate when a girl tries to put makeup to cover up a huge pimple! jk!
no, this piece will not rust. you should not worry. since it looks like it is OEM painted, it should not peal either.
Goodluck!
Oh...Hahaha! Ok I understand, it will never look perfect again.
Yes, this is OEM painted and good to know it would peel further.
Thanks for your input!
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remember those old curb detectors hahaha. but its ugly, mostly seen on old buicks and fords, two large antenna looking things poking from the body. I dont think you would want those on your car. load up on a dozen gfx lips.
#40
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Yes, the black is plastic. As suggested by some, you may want to go with the touch-up paint route, and just do your best to prevent future occurrences. My wife and I now consider curbs and cement parking blocks as mortal enemies.
#42
You know, I'm surprised the clear bra didn't protect the paint from scaping. I must have hit the curb hard, even though I didn't hear or feel anything. But I'm with both you and your wife, I hate curbs now. Oh and I'm sure I've hit cement parking blocks before but they didn't do any damage.
#45
I have never seen a car in a public parking place with a cover on it. I got snickers for having 1/2 my car clear-bra'd. Someone suggested I drive around in bubble wrap!