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Post by erw38 on Aug 11, 2004 19:00:00 GMT -6
I let someone take my car yesterday and noticed this today.  I don't know (can't prove fault) who did it, so I will just have to chalk it up to experience. I am seeking expert opinions from you, my fellow ACNA members, on how to go about fixing that harsh looking boo boo. I want to try and get it back to "before mishap" stage so that noone will ever know that a curb was checked for. So please enlighten me with your wisdom. P.S. In case anyone is curious, I am please to announce that the curb is still there.  |
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Post by omegaic on Aug 11, 2004 20:31:59 GMT -6
It's down to the metal, looks like you need to buff, prime, and color match/feather the door panel and fender. If you find a good body shop they can probably just repaint the small area, but it may not look exactly the same.
Was there any damage to the tires or rims?
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Post by Aurora40 on Aug 12, 2004 10:27:58 GMT -6
What omegaic said. Since it's down low, perhaps painting/blending that area only will be good enough. I wouldn't want to get the whole panels painted if I were you.
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Post by erw38 on Aug 12, 2004 17:36:04 GMT -6
As far as I can tell the tires and rims came out of the ordeal fine. What should I use to buff and repaint the area. What is feathering?
Where do I get primer? Is that something I can get for Autozone or should I go to shewin williams or some other paint store?
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Post by JimW on Aug 12, 2004 21:11:52 GMT -6
Check your RPO codes for the paint code, and contact any auto repair shop or car care center, pick up that color code and then use that. The color may not match 100% but its down low enough. Looks painful tho  |
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Post by hockeydad33 on Aug 13, 2004 8:32:18 GMT -6
Man erw38, that even hurts me to look at it. Sorry, I would at least bring it up to the "friend" who you let use the car and give them a chance to come clean and at least help cover the cost of the repair. Good luck, hope it comes out OK.
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Post by erw38 on Aug 13, 2004 19:34:52 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice hockeydad, the "friend" happens to be a family member so I am kinda stuck. But I did bring it up to that individual and they did say they were sorry. That one little word goes a long way with me. Just how far depends on who says it and/or what the situation is.
At any rate I totally agree with you. Normally I would make them pay for it, but it's just is a very different issue when it comes to family.
I think I might try and tackle it myself. I just need a day off to start on it. Do you guys think that this project would be too much for someone (like me) to tackle themselves?
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Post by Aurora40 on Aug 13, 2004 19:39:07 GMT -6
If you want it to look pretty good, try to find a paint shop. If you want it to just look better, do it yourself.  |
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Post by erw38 on Aug 13, 2004 20:04:03 GMT -6
you think maaco would work? I don't want to spend an arm and a leg
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Post by JimW on Aug 13, 2004 20:37:22 GMT -6
Thats where I would consider, make sure they match the paint to the RPO.
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Post by hockeydad33 on Aug 13, 2004 22:31:08 GMT -6
Yeah, what JimW said. Maybe even offer to bring your own paint and just have them do the work. To nice a car to settle for just OK.
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Post by erw38 on Aug 14, 2004 14:23:56 GMT -6
where would one get extra paint? I know touch up paint comes in small quantities, but where would you get larger quantities?
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Post by JimW on Aug 14, 2004 16:01:51 GMT -6
Any collision center should be able to get you a decent sized thing of factory paint (based on the RPO code). Have you decided what you are going to do?
Either way, matching the color is the most important part.
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Post by erw38 on Aug 14, 2004 16:25:42 GMT -6
I think I am going to get an estimate from Maaco on Monday. Since that is my day off I can do it no problem and then I will see if I can leave the car there over the weekend (I will be out of town).
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Post by erw38 on Aug 15, 2004 17:34:29 GMT -6
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Post by omegaic on Aug 15, 2004 21:26:49 GMT -6
Feathering is the process of making a freshly-painted patch match the rest of the car by carefully blending the new paint into the old. As far as I can tell the tires and rims came out of the ordeal fine. What should I use to buff and repaint the area. What is feathering? Where do I get primer? Is that something I can get for Autozone or should I go to shewin williams or some other paint store? |
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Post by erw38 on Aug 15, 2004 21:37:47 GMT -6
Thanks for clearing that up.
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Post by R4D30N on Aug 24, 2004 14:50:35 GMT -6
there's a paint camera where they can get the exact color and mix it for you, that way feathering isnt that hard. that little scratch could have you do the whole door
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Post by R4D30N on Sept 12, 2004 18:03:26 GMT -6
hey did you try the rubbing and polishing compound combo yet i'll bet it will fix it up
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Post by erw38 on Sept 12, 2004 20:00:22 GMT -6
haven't really touched it yet, but I will give it a try. it can't hurt. and some body shops did want to repaint the whole door  thanks for the suggestion |
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Post by erw38 on Sept 13, 2004 13:26:34 GMT -6
I looked at the "scratch" again and don't think it's very feesable (sp?) to go over it rubbing compound. I thing it is going to need at least some paint.
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Post by R4D30N on Sept 13, 2004 20:23:04 GMT -6
quite honestly, i've fixed worse, but that's with a buffing wheel ;\
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