Stone chip damage or have i been Keyed? - Page 2

psykik · 6th May 2008, 18:58

ST, ello there! Yep everythin seems to point to the carwash cowboys. Seems like ive been lulled into a false sense of trust through preferring convenience over a little elbow grease

what im concerned with now is how to get it all back to factory spec?

robbo51 · 6th May 2008, 19:03

Apart from the obvious damage, your paint is badly scratched (Swirls)
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This will give you all the advice and products you will need to correct it

sallytraffic · 6th May 2008, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Apart from the obvious damage, your paint is badly scratched (Swirls)
Polished Bliss - Car Care Products - Car Care Advice - Detailing Services
This will give you all the advice and products you will need to correct it

And there was me about to answer 'Speak to robbo'

Lightning, he is

psykik · 6th May 2008, 19:13

lol ST, ta Robbo, elbow grease ere i come!

rambo · 6th May 2008, 20:54

WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE ALLOYS FROM AND HOW MUCH WERE THEY. PS:WHAT SIZE ARE THEY. Thanks

psykik · 6th May 2008, 21:05

rambo - oz racing canovas 18". Elite Direct.Com - Tyres, Alloy Wheels, Exhausts, Brakes, Suspension, MOT, Wheel Alignment, Wheel Balancing 1200 quid deal INC bridgestone potenza 3's. Bought 6 months ago, prices might have gone up.

Or if you like that you might be interested in this one below

Hope that helps.

Coldwarkid · 6th May 2008, 21:23

Stone chips made worse by a preasure washer.

psykik · 6th May 2008, 21:31

Coldwarkid - yep, thats why im not goin back to the cowboy carwashers no more!

it MUST have been misuse of a jetwash hose by possibly zipped car washers!

alanwalne · 6th May 2008, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by psykik

Coldwarkid - yep, thats why im not goin back to the cowboy carwashers no more!

it MUST have been misuse of a jetwash hose by possibly zipped car washers!

I have to admit, when (if) I do wash my car, I put jogging bottoms on rather than jeans.

psykik · 6th May 2008, 22:11

alan, you are wise

if only i hadnt been so lazy...

alanwalne · 7th May 2008, 07:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by psykik

alan, you are wise

if only i hadnt been so lazy...

To make you feel better I did say if!!!

psykik · 8th May 2008, 19:32

the car mechanic down the road took a look at the bonnet today, said pic 3 below was a definite "keying" attempt and requires a respray to restore it or if i can put up with a lesser quality fix then a touch up pen from honda might help a bit....

left pic is big one, right pic is close up of it, either way its a real sod to deal with...

Respraying is expensive - would a full car valet service with an orbital polisher help?

Dimplyred · 8th May 2008, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by psykik

Respraying is expensive - would a full car valet service with an orbital polisher help?

Unfortunately not if it has gone right through to the primer.

psykik · 8th May 2008, 19:56

i wonder if its worth it to try a claim on the insurance for a respray or maybe it wouldnt be worth that to lose my no claims...

robbo51 · 9th May 2008, 06:59

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They are very good

Unknownsoldier · 9th May 2008, 07:41

I would try chips away, or a touch up stick and a bent paper clip, get the paint to a level just above the surface and polish flat with something like Autoglm Colour/paint restorer (slowly and gently), will try and find and post my Autoglym manual on chip and scratch removal.

Tom

funtomino · 9th May 2008, 11:57

Hi, i have similar scratches behind the back door on the roof sides. I supose it is from carwash!
Since discovering it I never drove to carwash.

I bought Karcher high pressure washer for home use.
I am washing cars now for my whole family

psykik · 9th May 2008, 14:42

robbo, i called chipsaway today, chap i spoke to said he didnt do bonnets. Is that right? Sounds a bit strange...

-=Stella Artois=- · 9th May 2008, 14:52

I've just got back from Chips away (Peterborough) and was quoted £75 for doing the bonnet, and wings. or £350 for a respray. The guy said that the chip repair is only a temporary measure and that the repair could be dislodged if caught with the jet from a pressure washer. In addition he said that the process is not invisible, you would still be able to see the chips in the paint, but that they would be the same colour as the main coat.

So its made my mind up. Carbon Bonnet ordered.

psykik · 9th May 2008, 15:14

Stella are you going for a respray at 350 quid then?

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Unknownsoldier T'dr'duzk b'hazg t't! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,486	I would try chips away, or a touch up stick and a bent paper clip, get the paint to a level just above the surface and polish flat with something like Autoglm Colour/paint restorer (slowly and gently), will try and find and post my Autoglym manual on chip and scratch removal. Tom

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funtomino Valve Cap Join Date: 18th September 2007 Location: Bratislava Posts: 8	Hi, i have similar scratches behind the back door on the roof sides. I supose it is from carwash! Since discovering it I never drove to carwash. I bought Karcher high pressure washer for home use. I am washing cars now for my whole family

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psykik Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th April 2007 Posts: 328	robbo, i called chipsaway today, chap i spoke to said he didnt do bonnets. Is that right? Sounds a bit strange...

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-=Stella Artois=- Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th June 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 229	I've just got back from Chips away (Peterborough) and was quoted £75 for doing the bonnet, and wings. or £350 for a respray. The guy said that the chip repair is only a temporary measure and that the repair could be dislodged if caught with the jet from a pressure washer. In addition he said that the process is not invisible, you would still be able to see the chips in the paint, but that they would be the same colour as the main coat. So its made my mind up. Carbon Bonnet ordered.

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psykik Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th April 2007 Posts: 328	Stella are you going for a respray at 350 quid then?