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Unread 07-03-2008, 10:50 PM   #1
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Default 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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Unread 07-03-2008, 11:17 PM   #2
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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.
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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Looks like the clear is degrading. Polishing compound might hide it somewhat.
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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
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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
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Good idea!!!! I could try some polishing compound though. Thanks for the hints.
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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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Did you have any luck fixing her yet?Can you take more pictures from other angles.Hard to tell what is there.
No, I've been hurt man. I can take some more pix though.
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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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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.
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.

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Hope you get your car fixed,best of luck.

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