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Detailing The art of having gleam and sparkle in your ride and pride. From fixing an abused finish to keeping your perfect one that way. |
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07-03-2008, 10:50 PM
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Heathen
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Detailers, HELP!!!
What is this and how do I get rid of it? Sorry for the nighttime pix but I can provide one during the day if needed.
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Last edited by Guro305; 08-09-2008 at 11:37 PM.
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07-03-2008, 11:17 PM
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Corvette,GM Classic Freak
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Vero Beach FL/Old Fort NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Guro305
What is this and how do I get rid of it? Sorry for the nighttime pix but I can provide one during the day if needed.
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That my friend is a Sorry attempt at a Blend on a Spot Paint repair!!! You can hide it a Little but the only real way to get rid of it is to refinish!!
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junk!!
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07-04-2008, 02:45 AM
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Bug Killer
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bradenton, FL.
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Looks like the clear is degrading. Polishing compound might hide it somewhat.
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07-04-2008, 12:11 PM
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Maybe you could cover it...I know these go on and come off without damage...your damage may not be in the right location. Just a thought
http://storesense.megawebservers.com...ail.bok?no=622
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07-04-2008, 02:14 PM
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Heathen
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Originally Posted by zzzona
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Good idea!!!! I could try some polishing compound though. Thanks for the hints.
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Guro [Filipino/Tagalog (goo-roh) nee~guro} noun. An expert/master. Implies not only wizard skill but also a history of being a knowledge resource for others.
-C5 Chevy Corvette - Torch Red
-Gen 3 Pontiac Trans Am - Pearl Black
-B14 Nissan Sentra GXE - Pearl Black
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07-31-2008, 06:34 AM
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Did you have any luck fixing her yet?Can you take more pictures from other angles.Hard to tell what is there.
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07-31-2008, 10:31 PM
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Heathen
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Originally Posted by "Backyard Mechanic"
Did you have any luck fixing her yet?Can you take more pictures from other angles.Hard to tell what is there.
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No, I've been hurt man. I can take some more pix though.
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Guro [Filipino/Tagalog (goo-roh) nee~guro} noun. An expert/master. Implies not only wizard skill but also a history of being a knowledge resource for others.
-C5 Chevy Corvette - Torch Red
-Gen 3 Pontiac Trans Am - Pearl Black
-B14 Nissan Sentra GXE - Pearl Black
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07-31-2008, 11:56 PM
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Heathen
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Originally Posted by Flash man
Yes, you do know your business. But that is an injustice for a bodyshop to do a job like that, especially on a Corvette. Sometimes people just want to get away cheap. Especially if they are selling the car to an unsuspecting buyer. It looks good for a while, then it all falls apart. The sun beats the hell out of paint, plastic and rubber here in Florida.
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Well you maybe right about that, however if I remember right it all started last year when I had to replace my radiator's reservoir because the out side was cracked and was leaking. Stupid me, I wouldn't notice until the leaking was bad and making it's trail under my car and out to the curb but it would spill down the side of the fender.
I wonder how long it went on in all reality until I actually noticed it? It started being noticeable from only a couple of feet......pretty much when you were washing it but the Florida sun as you said, has taken it's toll. I was thinking of Zzzona's idea and going "Grandsport" on it and forget about the scar altogether.
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Guro [Filipino/Tagalog (goo-roh) nee~guro} noun. An expert/master. Implies not only wizard skill but also a history of being a knowledge resource for others.
-C5 Chevy Corvette - Torch Red
-Gen 3 Pontiac Trans Am - Pearl Black
-B14 Nissan Sentra GXE - Pearl Black
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08-01-2008, 01:04 AM
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Bug Killer
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Originally Posted by Guro305
Well you maybe right about that, however if I remember right it all started last year when I had to replace my radiator's reservoir because the out side was cracked and was leaking. Stupid me, I wouldn't notice until the leaking was bad and making it's trail under my car and out to the curb but it would spill down the side of the fender.
I wonder how long it went on in all reality until I actually noticed it? It started being noticeable from only a couple of feet......pretty much when you were washing it but the Florida sun as you said, has taken it's toll. I was thinking of Zzzona's idea and going "Grandsport" on it and forget about the scar altogether.
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If the stripes will cover it, go for the GS look until you can afford to get it repaired correctly, or have some custom work done.
Joe B.
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08-01-2008, 05:53 PM
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Hope you get your car fixed,best of luck.
Last edited by "Backyard Mechanic"; 08-14-2008 at 03:52 PM.
Reason: The right thing was done
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