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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 12:00 AM
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need some scratch & paint advice!

ok long story short, "i got rubbed in while parked." now i need to figure out a way to maybe make the scratch disappear. (scratch-x?) and i also have some paint from what looks to be from a black car thats like imprinted on my door. i was able to "rub" off a little bit, but i'm scared i might scratch it more than it already is. does the factory have good touch-up paint?
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 12:05 AM
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Uhm...best way is to get a quote at the body shop and see if it's worth the insurance deductible. At least that's what the best move for me would be!

Clay bar could take out the other guys paint...but you need to get your color back right? Ask Gregg or Nino I think they should know.
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 01:10 AM
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shoot sounds good. thanks
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 01:13 AM
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I'd say take it to a detailer, have them take a look at the damage and ask them if they could take it the scratches and the paint. Not sure how much it would cost, but it could be cheaper than a body shop if its not that bad. Check out Midas Touch detailing.

If the damage is bad, do what Blake said.
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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Call Midas Touch detailing a bunch of guy say they are real good and Joey the owner seems to like the Suby people....
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 03:10 AM
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Dont use scratch X or any meguiars stuff. Trust me, it dont work much. Id take it to a body shop and have them give you a quote.
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 03:43 AM
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which midas is it that has joey as the owner? is it close to waikiki?
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 05:38 AM
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the valet's use "Goof Off" .. but it can only be paint transfer.. not down to the bare plastic..
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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Midas Touch detailing 228-6755 ask for Joey. They are located at Ala Moana ground level of Ala Moana blvd & Pikoi St near Zippy's. Or you can drive out to the water park hours out there are the same as the water park.
Old Oct 15, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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well the scratch and paint line is GONE! i highly recommend midas! they even did it for free!
thanks for the connect fellas
Old Oct 16, 2004 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by WrXsTi2005
well the scratch and paint line is GONE! i highly recommend midas! they even did it for free!
thanks for the connect fellas
Did you have a hook-up there? I got a couple white scuff marks on my side skirts from my sister's high-heels that are an eyesore, and also a deep clearcoat scratch on the rear bumper when a bellhop took my golf bag out and swinged the stands.
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