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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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Help with rock chips

OK...I have rock chips ALL over my front bumper. do you guys know of any tricks to take care of this. I don't have the money to go get it repainted, but was curious to see if you guys know of something i could do myself. i thought about some touchup paint in the chips, or one of those "scratch removal" products that has the paint in it. anyone ever tried anything?? help me out!
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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only was to really get rid of them is to get the whole bumper shot again.. im not a big fan of touch up paint, i just dont like the way it looks..i have chips allll over my bumper and hood too, but im gonna paint the come springtime and maybe look into that new thing i think 3M has, its like a clear flim they cover the paint w/ to protect it from chips/scratches
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BigP436
only was to really get rid of them is to get the whole bumper shot again.. im not a big fan of touch up paint, i just dont like the way it looks..i have chips allll over my bumper and hood too, but im gonna paint the come springtime and maybe look into that new thing i think 3M has, its like a clear flim they cover the paint w/ to protect it from chips/scratches

+1
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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my car hasnt been out that long and i already got chips on the front . thought a bought that clear bra also by 3m . so i guess you would say +2
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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if u guys get chips so easily u need to get better paint work.
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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thats why mine chipped originally. i didn't pay for it so its not that bad i guess
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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get a clear bra from 3m (i think)
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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I haven't tried this myself yet because I haven't gotten my hands on some touch-up paint (darn MMNA touch-up paint for my car only comes in the form of a use-less pen).

www.langka.com
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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just drive backwards

...sorry, couldn't resist

my entire front end is jacked up too. sucks.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Where do you guys get the 3M clear bra from? Like is it on there website? Is it already precut to fit the Evo?
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Check ebay.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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i'm jacked up so bad!!!! i need to re paint.. ok 2nd time around... i will use the best paint... and cover it with 3m clear bra... im wishin i did it right the 1st time... cuz im now in the turbo phase of thins.. and that 300$ could go towards new pistons or something
so my suggestion is save up get it done over agian n protect it.. its the only right way
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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have 2 different bumpers...one for everyday use and the other for car shows?

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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Kid Lancer 7
i'm jacked up so bad!!!! i need to re paint.. ok 2nd time around... i will use the best paint... and cover it with 3m clear bra... im wishin i did it right the 1st time... cuz im now in the turbo phase of thins.. and that 300$ could go towards new pistons or something
so my suggestion is save up get it done over agian n protect it.. its the only right way
i'm with you on that. problem is i have to pay for my wedding myself so the wifey is riding me about spending money. i'm gonna ask for it to get fixed for Christmas.
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