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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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How bout a big coat of touch of paint and then buff and polish? Then of course another clear bra to cover up. Maybe Aerotech would cut off a piece of clear bra and place over it.
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touching up the area and laying clear bra would make it look "textured" underneath the clear bra considering the surface area looks quite rough. Also, since it is rough, the clear bra may not stick properly. I would touch it up only just to cover up the black. At least, from a distance, it would look "OK". For this, maybe you can relate when a girl tries to put makeup to cover up a huge pimple! jk!

This may sound like a dumb question, but I'm a female so I'm quite car challenged. There's no metal underneath the bumper right? The black I see is plastic? I'm trying to prevent corrosion.
no, this piece will not rust. you should not worry. since it looks like it is OEM painted, it should not peal either.

Goodluck!
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by istundra
hi,

touching up the area and laying clear bra would make it look "textured" underneath the clear bra considering the surface area looks quite rough. Also, since it is rough, the clear bra may not stick properly. I would touch it up only just to cover up the black. At least, from a distance, it would look "OK". For this, maybe you can relate when a girl tries to put makeup to cover up a huge pimple! jk!



no, this piece will not rust. you should not worry. since it looks like it is OEM painted, it should not peal either.

Goodluck!

Oh...Hahaha! Ok I understand, it will never look perfect again.

Yes, this is OEM painted and good to know it would peel further.

Thanks for your input!
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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remember those old curb detectors hahaha. but its ugly, mostly seen on old buicks and fords, two large antenna looking things poking from the body. I dont think you would want those on your car. load up on a dozen gfx lips.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Wait a minute, I think the GFX lip would cover that scrape. Maybe you should create a new thread to confirm?
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Now this bring up another question. What's a GFX lip?
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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GFX Lip.



Looks like it does cover it! Victory!



Part A.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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AHHHH.....looks pretty nice. Is it expensive?
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Sewell had it on special for $67 plus shipping? shipping is probably $30 or so. Since your car is Crystal White, you will have to get it painted locally, so that is another $100 or so.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Thanks Istundra! You've been a great help. I may as well give Sewell a call to see if GFX lip will do the job in covering it up.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Yes, the black is plastic. As suggested by some, you may want to go with the touch-up paint route, and just do your best to prevent future occurrences. My wife and I now consider curbs and cement parking blocks as mortal enemies.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Magellan
Yes, the black is plastic. As suggested by some, you may want to go with the touch-up paint route, and just do your best to prevent future occurrences. My wife and I now consider curbs and cement parking blocks as mortal enemies.
Howdy,

What if your car was modified to be lower? That would be some serious damage!
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Magellan
Yes, the black is plastic. As suggested by some, you may want to go with the touch-up paint route, and just do your best to prevent future occurrences. My wife and I now consider curbs and cement parking blocks as mortal enemies.

You know, I'm surprised the clear bra didn't protect the paint from scaping. I must have hit the curb hard, even though I didn't hear or feel anything. But I'm with both you and your wife, I hate curbs now. Oh and I'm sure I've hit cement parking blocks before but they didn't do any damage.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by istundra
Howdy,

What if your car was modified to be lower? That would be some serious damage!


Auh right
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by istundra
Howdy,

What if your car was modified to be lower? That would be some serious damage!
That’s one of many reasons I keep my car stock.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Magellan
For example, I’ve purchased car covers for past cars that she never used. But for this one, in hot weather at least when she parks outside at work, she does put it on.
I have never seen a car in a public parking place with a cover on it. I got snickers for having 1/2 my car clear-bra'd. Someone suggested I drive around in bubble wrap!
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