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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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anyone know how to fix this?







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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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That doesn't look too bad. Take it to a body shop to get it wet-sanded.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Actually, any detailer can get that off. A porter cable machine and some Meguiars M80 should be able to fix that. Good luck!

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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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anybody have an idea on how much it will cost?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Forget trying to fix that, go get a couple coats of clear and you'll be good to go for a much longer period of time.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Forget trying to fix that, go get a couple coats of clear and you'll be good to go for a much longer period of time.
where can i get those?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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I would first see if it does buff out. If not, do as isuxel stated. Any auto body shop should be able to shoot a couple coats of clear on it for you!
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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I would first see if it does buff out. If not, do as isuxel stated. Any auto body shop should be able to shoot a couple coats of clear on it for you!
and how much is that?
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Old May 2, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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went to m1 auto and their charging me 300 for a clear coat...
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Old May 3, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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is that a good price?
and is carbon fiber suppose to be yellowish/gold?
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Old May 3, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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looks like oxidation. i pretty sure a buffer wheel can take that off.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by plusone
looks like oxidation. i pretty sure a buffer wheel can take that off.
you know where i can get that done?

and is 300 to much for a clear coat?
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Old May 3, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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hmm yeah 300 is a little much just for clear coat. i say go find a local detailer and ask to get your hood buffed out.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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yeah thats kind of what i was thinking.
anybody know a local detailer in so cal?
just want to get my hood buffed out
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Old May 3, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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anyone????
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