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Old May 18, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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so im a sad kid...
my touch up paint job either wasnt done well,
or didnt work at all...
take a look.



any idea on what i should do?
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Old May 18, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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save your money, and repaint it from scratch.

my hood looks like a red/white dalmation.
I'm going to get a CF hood, trunk and evo wing..and take the rest to the shop to have it painted with proper paint. and 3M the paintjob

it sucks, i know
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Old May 18, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Realistic
save your money, and repaint it from scratch.

my hood looks like a red/white dalmation.
I'm going to get a CF hood, trunk and evo wing..and take the rest to the shop to have it painted with proper paint. and 3M the paintjob

it sucks, i know
Hey, do you have any pics of your hood.
I wanna see what I have to look forward to in the future.

Thanks.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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ill see what i can do.
tailgating eh, not good.
where in canada are ya
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Old May 18, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Realistic
save your money, and repaint it from scratch.

my hood looks like a red/white dalmation.
I'm going to get a CF hood, trunk and evo wing..and take the rest to the shop to have it painted with proper paint. and 3M the paintjob

it sucks, i know
+1

my hood looks so bad bec. of rockchip, thats why i got a cf hood and got a 3m on it.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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cf hood , trunk ,and evo wing huh, if I were you I'd put that $ towards something else but thats me ...I have the hood and don't get me wrong it looks nice but for how long?? My hood is 2 years old and it's starting the ugly phase(white spots coming through)so now I have to get it painted or recoated so now my hoods price goes up from $800 to $1000,and this is just the hood.Good luck with whatever you do....
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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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the CF hood isnt a half bad idea... but that still doesnt help with the bumper... and i know what you mean with the knicks outta the hood,
looks like im making speed holes.

I tried touch-up painting that, but it just didnt come out right... but for 11$ its worth another shot... maybe i just put the clear coat on too soon...
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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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when applying touch up paint...you have to make sure the surface is enitrely clean of any wax/soap/oil/road grime that might prevent the touch up paint from adhering to the bumper. Did you let it thoroughly dry? Sorry for your pain.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Old May 18, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Realistic
ill see what i can do.
tailgating eh, not good.
where in canada are ya
Vancouver BC

good times!
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Old May 19, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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probably not the wax... good call...
think i should re-try sans wax?
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Old May 21, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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the damage doesnt look like he was tailing

but whatever

just leave it
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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if you are in Canada go to NAPA and give them the paint code, they will mix spray bomb for you. mask of the entire area with damage (whole corner) sand it all down, start with 120 or so and work up to 400, then clean with a good grease remover etc, then spray with a plastic clear primer, then spray the bumper. you will notice slight difference if you look, but nothing like that. you can have the paint mixed with the clear or buy a separate can of clear. you will be good to go.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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if you are in Canada go to NAPA and give them the paint code, they will mix spray bomb for you. mask of the entire area with damage (whole corner) sand it all down, start with 120 or so and work up to 400, then clean with a good grease remover etc, then spray with a plastic clear primer, then spray the bumper. you will notice slight difference if you look, but nothing like that. you can have the paint mixed with the clear or buy a separate can of clear. you will be good to go.
what do you think that will run me?
and we have napa here in the states too...
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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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well at NAPA a can of spray is about 24.00, no extra if you have it mixed with the clear, otherwise can of clear cost you about 30.00 as well, use a good cleaner like spray 9 or something, no hard solvent or you will melt the plastic (slightly) sandpaper cost you about 10.00 so all and all about 50.00 or less incl tape and stuff and your off, its not hard, take your time. Either remove the bumper or cover your car when you are doing it.
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