Arrgg....Paint/Damage Soutions Needed
09-09-2002, 06:35 PM
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Arrgg....Paint/Damage Soutions Needed
Just curious if anyone had a solutions for paint damage. The chips are driving me crazy.
Granted the bottom front-spoiler damage (img#1) is my own fault
, but I have other chips(img#2) all over the front end and two at the bottom of the trunk.
Just curious what my options are or if anyone had any solutions.
I am considering CM's Front Splitter or a oem spoiler to help with the spoiler damage. I would prefer to stay away from the oem spoiler, but it may be the only solution.
As for the chips, I have no idea besides a repaint. The seem too numerous for touch-up paint, but then again, I've never had touch-up work done on the car.
Is touch-up a viable solution without ruining the look?
Should I consider having the entire front spoiler repainted and how much should I expect that to cost? (I would still have a few other chips, but 80% of the chips are located there)
Should I hold out and just have the whole car repainted after 3-5yrs? (...and how much would that set-me back?)
Thanks for any opinions/help
Granted the bottom front-spoiler damage (img#1) is my own fault
, but I have other chips(img#2) all over the front end and two at the bottom of the trunk.Just curious what my options are or if anyone had any solutions.
I am considering CM's Front Splitter or a oem spoiler to help with the spoiler damage. I would prefer to stay away from the oem spoiler, but it may be the only solution.
As for the chips, I have no idea besides a repaint. The seem too numerous for touch-up paint, but then again, I've never had touch-up work done on the car.
Is touch-up a viable solution without ruining the look?
Should I consider having the entire front spoiler repainted and how much should I expect that to cost? (I would still have a few other chips, but 80% of the chips are located there)
Should I hold out and just have the whole car repainted after 3-5yrs? (...and how much would that set-me back?)
Thanks for any opinions/help
09-09-2002, 06:42 PM
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I feel for you...had the same type of damage on the front bumper after less than a month of ownership.
I got a complete repaint for $250.00 and then bought the CM splitter...it has been a money saver
I got a complete repaint for $250.00 and then bought the CM splitter...it has been a money saver
09-11-2002, 06:32 AM
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prevention: dont hit curbs
Please help, I'm trying to figure out how not hitting curbs will help with the chips on the trunk and near the headlights.
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You can try this to fix your front lip: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=66315
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09-11-2002, 07:36 AM
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I thought about the that (the airbrush route), then I looked at a few of my home built models
... and decided against it
Great tip though if you are competent with the tools. Unfortunately, I don't trust myself
... and decided against it
Great tip though if you are competent with the tools. Unfortunately, I don't trust myself
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