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Jan 23, 2025 | 09:05 AM
  #361  
Quote: If there’s a chance of snow, schools close, roads close. We don’t know how to handle nor drive in snow.

Years ago I was in Kansas for work and it snowed overnight. Next morning attempted to drive my little beater Nissan hardbody to work 15 min away. Within a few feet leaving the hotel I was sliding all over the place. I called work and told them I’ll see them on Monday. It was Wednesday or Thursday. I didn’t go anywhere until Monday.

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Yep, you must be from Louisiana
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Jan 28, 2025 | 08:31 AM
  #362  
Got my first ding:



​​​​​​I was hit by debris on the freeway. Hopefully this buffs out.....
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Jan 28, 2025 | 08:56 AM
  #363  
That sucks!

Thats why I love PPF...
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Jan 28, 2025 | 08:58 AM
  #364  
Quote: That sucks!

Thats why I love PPF...
My coworker looked at it and said it will just buff right out, doesn't seem to be any damage to the paint. I may consider PPF though....
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Jan 28, 2025 | 11:54 AM
  #365  
At least PPF the bumper.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 12:19 PM
  #366  
sorry for your misfortune!

ppf won't help with the damage of course, only after the 'fix' for next time.

i will use our colleague mmarshall's suggestion of scratch-out for a first quick pass to see what of the mark can be removed. the stuff really is amazing if it's basicaly a mark on top of the paint/clearcoat.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 12:23 PM
  #367  
Quote: sorry for your misfortune!

ppf won't help with the damage of course, only after the 'fix' for next time.

i will use our colleague mmarshall's suggestion of scratch-out for a first quick pass to see what of the mark can be removed. the stuff really is amazing if it's basicaly a mark on top of the paint/clearcoat.
I think the paint and clear coat are fine, most of this is residue from the object that hit my car. I was able to rub some of out with my finger. I have Scratch Out on order from Amazon, so thanks for that suggestion!
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Jan 28, 2025 | 12:24 PM
  #368  
Quote: I have Scratch Out on order from Amazon, so thanks for that suggestion!
you're welcome. i know us techies get most stuff from amazon, but a local auto store or walmart would have been quicker. although maybe where you are it's same day
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Jan 28, 2025 | 12:27 PM
  #369  
Quote: you're welcome. i know us techies get most stuff from amazon, but a local auto store or walmart would have been quicker. almost maybe where you are it's same day
I'm too lazy for all of that. Amazon will have it at my door tomorrow
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Jan 28, 2025 | 07:41 PM
  #370  
Looks like it will buff out. If you plan on keeping this car for a while, PPF

PPF vs no PPF determines my driving style.

No PPF, bus length following distance.

PPF, a lot closer following distance.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 07:54 PM
  #371  
Quote: Looks like it will buff out. If you plan on keeping this car for a while, PPF

PPF vs no PPF determines my driving style.

No PPF, bus length following distance.

PPF, a lot closer following distance.
It's going to definitely need to be buffed out. There's no damage, just to the clear coat. I'm thinking of just doing PPF to the front
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Jan 29, 2025 | 01:50 PM
  #372  
Decided to try out the new v4 Tesla superchargers (325 kW Max)


The are much more elegant looking. Started at 55 percent SoC, took less than 20 minutes to reach 80 percent. It was about the same as the 250 kW chargers, my car maxes out at 250 kW, so really only the Cyber Truck benefits from the faster speeds
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Jan 29, 2025 | 02:00 PM
  #373  
PPF now a days cost a small fortune to get installed in the Bay Area. I have been to one shop in Fremont that because famous because they don't use prefab cuts, but custom to your car and fold the film around panel edges so you can't see it. I think it's about $1500-2000 for hood, and another same price for the bumper. At that price, Im not entirely convinced it's worth it.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 02:12 PM
  #374  
Quote: PPF now a days cost a small fortune to get installed in the Bay Area. I have been to one shop in Fremont that because famous because they don't use prefab cuts, but custom to your car and fold the film around panel edges so you can't see it. I think it's about $1500-2000 for hood, and another same price for the bumper. At that price, Im not entirely convinced it's worth it.
$1500 for just a hood or bumper is definitely not worth it. I've looked at DYI videos, and doesn't seem worth it going that route either
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Jan 29, 2025 | 02:25 PM
  #375  
You have to be able to get it done cheaper than that. I paid I think $2,500 for the full front clip this time, full hood, bumper, fenders and headlights. Thats pretty much the most expensive place in town
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