Stone chips on bumper
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Stone chips on bumper
Hi guys, its been 1900 miles and I have about 3 stone chips on my bumper, what should I do with it?? I read from a magazine that leaving stone chips alone will mess up the paint later on (im guessing if left untreated, the chips will get bigger?)
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
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From: Maryland
Originally Posted by I<3MyIS350
Hi guys, its been 1900 miles and I have about 3 stone chips on my bumper, what should I do with it?? I read from a magazine that leaving stone chips alone will mess up the paint later on (im guessing if left untreated, the chips will get bigger?)
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
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From: Westchester County, NY
I dont understand the reasoning of paying for a clear bra,, they charge you
what like,, $700? to protect the paint of a bumper which is worth about
$300-$400? I mean i understand if you go on long road trips every once in
a while, in which case then u can just put on one of those leather ones, just
for the trip... Also how do you stop dirt from getting trapped in the seams?
what like,, $700? to protect the paint of a bumper which is worth about
$300-$400? I mean i understand if you go on long road trips every once in
a while, in which case then u can just put on one of those leather ones, just
for the trip... Also how do you stop dirt from getting trapped in the seams?
Originally Posted by Tony1
I dont understand the reasoning of paying for a clear bra,, they charge you
what like,, $700? to protect the paint of a bumper which is worth about
$300-$400? I mean i understand if you go on long road trips every once in
a while, in which case then u can just put on one of those leather ones, just
for the trip... Also how do you stop dirt from getting trapped in the seams?
what like,, $700? to protect the paint of a bumper which is worth about
$300-$400? I mean i understand if you go on long road trips every once in
a while, in which case then u can just put on one of those leather ones, just
for the trip... Also how do you stop dirt from getting trapped in the seams?
Well, its not so much the cost of painting the bumper, it is very difficult to match the paint on a pearl car. If you know what to look for you can always tell if certain parts of the car has been repainted.
On my 3000GT, I was in an accident, got the whole car repainted. 2 years later, someone backed into my rear quater panel on my 3000 =(. I went back to the same shop that painted my car, and even they could not match the paint =(
also, those leather ones
You dont have to be driving on long trips to get rock chips. Just short stints on the highway can hurt the paint.I am surprised that the OP has chips on his car though. When my 3000 was repainted, it was over 1 year before chips started showing up.
Last edited by tqlla3k; Nov 28, 2005 at 08:35 AM.
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From: Maryland
Originally Posted by Tony1
I dont understand the reasoning of paying for a clear bra,, they charge you
what like,, $700? to protect the paint of a bumper which is worth about
$300-$400? I mean i understand if you go on long road trips every once in
a while, in which case then u can just put on one of those leather ones, just
for the trip... Also how do you stop dirt from getting trapped in the seams?
what like,, $700? to protect the paint of a bumper which is worth about
$300-$400? I mean i understand if you go on long road trips every once in
a while, in which case then u can just put on one of those leather ones, just
for the trip... Also how do you stop dirt from getting trapped in the seams?
OUCH at those cuts! I am glad that the installer I went to has a plotter onsite, so I got a the stuff installed the day after I bought my car.
I am surprised that a precut Kit was already designed.
I am surprised that a precut Kit was already designed.
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Originally Posted by Premier Mobile
MD727 - we stress quality when it comes to everyone we network with in the industry. However, there's only a handful we would recommend to forum members across the country. Unfortunately, none we would confidently refer in your area.
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From: MD
Originally Posted by Premier Mobile
Tony1 - when it comes to exotics and having each panel painted and then color sanded to remove the orange peel, it does cost that much........airspray touchups run approximately $300 for exotics on the average and that is only for one particular area of a panel.
MD727 - we stress quality when it comes to everyone we network with in the industry. However, there's only a handful we would recommend to forum members across the country. Unfortunately, none we would confidently refer in your area.
MD727 - we stress quality when it comes to everyone we network with in the industry. However, there's only a handful we would recommend to forum members across the country. Unfortunately, none we would confidently refer in your area.
I am in the DC area. Do you know of any reputable installers in the DC/MD/VA area? Should I just have it installed at the dealership? If you prefer for me to call you I can do that as well. Thanks
I would recommend the place I went to, you can email them at
sales@exoticautoconcepts.com
A lot cheaper than the dealer, plus since they have a plotter on site, you dont have to order the item and wait days for it to arrive.
sales@exoticautoconcepts.com
A lot cheaper than the dealer, plus since they have a plotter on site, you dont have to order the item and wait days for it to arrive.
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From: MD
Originally Posted by tqlla3k
I would recommend the place I went to, you can email them at
sales@exoticautoconcepts.com
A lot cheaper than the dealer, plus since they have a plotter on site, you dont have to order the item and wait days for it to arrive.
sales@exoticautoconcepts.com
A lot cheaper than the dealer, plus since they have a plotter on site, you dont have to order the item and wait days for it to arrive.