Are you kidding? some maybe but they are few and far between, two weeks training and most of that not painting anything. Could explain why most fail within a couple of years of being in business as far as I can see.
Car scratched, can it be fixed at home ?
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Are you kidding? some maybe but they are few and far between, two weeks training and most of that not painting anything. Could explain why most fail within a couple of years of being in business as far as I can see.
With all that good advice what fade out do you suggest using? Any idea how many microns thick the laquer is before it goes through and the job gets bigger.
I used them a while back and the person did an excellent job.
The results are totally dependant on the person doing it, Chipsaway and their competitors can be horrific or can be amazing, you tend to roll the dice. My suggestion would be to ask very nicely at a couple of local main dealers who they use for their smart repairs, if you are nice enough you might get given a phone number.
pawl
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Agree with Paulus.I used them three years ago Good service.Unable to remember the cost.Cant have been to expensive or else I would not have bothered.
Cycleops
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I think the OP is looking to save a bit if money, hence the thread title. Of course you're not going to get a pro finish from a rattle can and some filler but maybe he'll find it acceptable for the saving.
fossyant
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Given the small area, I'd DIY it.
I recently re-sprayed my A pillar (windscreen) as due to age etc, the paint had bubbled. Took a fair amount of work, but was able to fade in around the top of the screen. Not an easy job, and took a fair few hours......
I recently re-sprayed my A pillar (windscreen) as due to age etc, the paint had bubbled. Took a fair amount of work, but was able to fade in around the top of the screen. Not an easy job, and took a fair few hours......
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cisamcgu
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So, am I right in thinking that the small scuff/scratches on the front wheel arch may be fixable with a bit of T-Cut, but the more major damage on the rear bumper is either best left, or fixed by someone who knows what they are doing ?
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Yes, but if you are going to have the back done, I suspect they will throw the front in without charge
vickster
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I’d leave it if it’s not going to rust. She’ll only do it again a week after the repair. Damhikt happens
fossyant
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I'd touch it up myself, and have done. Wife's new car got scraped on the bumper whilst parked. Took a few applications of paint, but you'd not know it was there unless a foot away and looking for it. If you are happy with spending a few hundred for a perfect job, then fine. I've removed loads of marks from family cars by careful use of t-cut and various polishes. When the paint's gone, then you need to touch up. Got a 17 year old car here, and it has a few marks, not that anyone, other than me, can see.
My car is currently parked next to a 6 year old car at our caravan. I won't say which car looks much newer/less marked.... (discounting styling) as I look after mine. It's got far more visible scrapes.
My car is currently parked next to a 6 year old car at our caravan. I won't say which car looks much newer/less marked.... (discounting styling) as I look after mine. It's got far more visible scrapes.
Rust? If so and you have air bags I hope it was not serious, rust in that area occurs normally when a windscreen is fitted badly.
You need the tools, some means to spray paint the after sanding, filling if any
and smoothing down for painting, if you do not have the skills and can’t spray
then it’s obviously going to have to go to someone who can do this.
If no rust appears, then no obvious rush to sort it is required, that will give you
time to source a fix.
and smoothing down for painting, if you do not have the skills and can’t spray
then it’s obviously going to have to go to someone who can do this.
If no rust appears, then no obvious rush to sort it is required, that will give you
time to source a fix.
