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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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Unhappy 10 freeway traffic + afternoon = :(

bumper to bumper traffic and idiots driving is not a good combination. I got rear ended and now my bumper has a boo boo. Was wondering what you guys would recommend.. would touch up paint do the trick?? or would I have to paint the entire bumper ?




please help me out!
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 01:23 AM
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did you get the info of the person that hit you? insurance time for him/her.
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 01:51 AM
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I'm in the same boat as him, but someone did a hit and run. You guys think touch up paint will fix this? =[



and they left a nice size dent

Old Jun 12, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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of course i got his information! however he doesn't want to go through insurance, so if he's willling to compensate the cost out of his pocket, it would be easier that way.
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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just have him buy you an aftermarket bumper ie cwest or something good and just say youll have it painted win win

but yeah touch up will do the trick on the scratches if it isnt too deep i can look at it at a meet if you want
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 03:44 AM
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at least with bumper to bumper, you won't get owls and whatnot flying through your hoodscoop.

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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 04:29 AM
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hmm, does anybody has some spare touch up paint they can lend me?? i only have2 very small spots to fill :P
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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If the guy is willing to pay out of his pocket to fix it, just have the whole bumper repainted.

But yeah, touch up paint should do the trick. I don't have your color, but it's very expensive for a small bottle.
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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yeah if he is paying for it dude just go buy one
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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touch up paint will work but it will leave a ridge. if that bugs you i suggest getting 2000 grit sandpaper, soak it and slowly rub the edges down. take your time and it will be like new.
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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install day w00t
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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install day w00t
group install on touch up paint... one person can hold the cap and another puts on the paint...haha
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BLITZSTI
group install on touch up paint... one person can hold the cap and another puts on the paint...haha
another holds the umbrella and we have toby go out for pizza (gone in 60 seconds)

any one want to have a group polishing / cleaning the engine bay day?
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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another holds the umbrella and we have toby go out for pizza (gone in 60 seconds)

any one want to have a group polishing / cleaning the engine bay day?
let me guess... everyones going to clean and polish your car?

-simple green 5 minutes
-stainless steel polish (home depot) 20 min...
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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no my car is clean and polished

i can supervise/ help you guys

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