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Just scraped my wald lip head on to a curb

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Old 07-03-12, 12:51 PM
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Default Just scraped my wald lip head on to a curb

Damn I never thought the day would come
I slightly tipped my wald front lip to a curb and now I got chips on it. Ive heard worse but this just sucks.For those of you guys with lips and did the same thing, what did you guys do?

I hope dr color chip works but I know it's not going to be 100% perfect.
Old 07-03-12, 01:53 PM
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if you've got a back-up camera, back into the space.

if you don't, you're just going to have to be extra careful.
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Originally Posted by projectdna
if you've got a back-up camera, back into the space.

if you don't, you're just going to have to be extra careful.
I've found that looking at the reflection off the car next to you helps greatly when parking head first
Old 07-03-12, 02:22 PM
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when I park head first always let my gf come out and look for me, but I usually back in.
Old 07-03-12, 02:28 PM
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I usually look at the reflection from other cars or I simply back up into the space.
I have scratched my Wald style lip but it's not noticeable. If it is... Let me think of a way CL members would put this... MORE LOWWWW
Old 07-03-12, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I've found that looking at the reflection off the car next to you helps greatly when parking head first
i usually do this too. it really helps
Old 07-03-12, 02:38 PM
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bummer. Maybe u can get a better lip now =)
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I've found that looking at the reflection off the car next to you helps greatly when parking head first
^^^This, unless the paint from the other car doesn't reflect
Old 07-03-12, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I've found that looking at the reflection off the car next to you helps greatly when parking head first
Yeah I always do that but I was the only car
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
bummer. Maybe u can get a better lip now =)
The wald front lip is the best looking lip out there
Old 07-03-12, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I've found that looking at the reflection off the car next to you helps greatly when parking head first
Same here, I do this all the time.

Not much you can do after the fact, just be careful next time you park your car. If the damage is bad and noticeable, you might have to get the lip repainted. Any pics of the damage?

My front lip has scratches and minor nicks here and there. After the first scratch or nick, and after awhile, I said eff it and didn't care so much since my IS is my daily driver. These things are to be expected.
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Im kinda used to my guesstimate.. better to be a little far out then kiss it
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In for some pix. Sucks to hear man. Hope the touch up does the job
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I've found that looking at the reflection off the car next to you helps greatly when parking head first
yesss same


Originally Posted by projectdna
if you've got a back-up camera, back into the space.

if you don't, you're just going to have to be extra careful.
I wish there was an easy way to add this on... without paying so much money for a nav and the camera and etc etc.
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Originally Posted by phillimt




I wish there was an easy way to add this on... without paying so much money for a nav and the camera and etc etc.
Im thinking about buying a $40 camera and mount it up front then connect it to my nav screen but havent done it yet.


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