05-06-2016, 07:13 PM | #45 |
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Lol, they're definitely not facts. Sorry for ruining your day because of the terminology I used. You really are something else.
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05-06-2016, 07:19 PM | #46 | |
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Do you really need advice on how to handle a tiny splitter scratch? Could you not find advice in like 5000 other threads already in existence?
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05-06-2016, 07:23 PM | #47 |
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No, that's not what I was referring to. Saying that they all contributed nothing is ridiculous. I've had a great time on these forums and I've never once was an outright asshole to anyone.
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05-06-2016, 07:28 PM | #48 | |
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You asked for opinions...that doesn't just mean people telling you what you want to hear. I think (as do many people on the internet...you're becoming famous) that you need to take a breath. Not every thought/minor problem requires a new thread. It's just a scratch. The first of many. Sand it down and use some touch-up if you want. Probably best at this point to attempt to put it out of your mind, as you'll surely acquire other damage.
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05-06-2016, 07:50 PM | #49 | ||
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To him, much like it would be to me, a scratch like that is a big deal. The wait has been long, the car is hard to get and any damage just plain sucks. There's no need for you to go bashing a fellow forum member over his worries or his posts/threads. Also, given you both have about the same number of posts and he has 3x the rep, I would be careful to say his contributions are useless and superfluous. At the end of the day, you can always choose not click or comment on his threads if it bothers you so much. |
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05-06-2016, 08:52 PM | #50 |
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Give the guy a break, a lot of us I'm sure don't just see a car as being a means of just getting from point A to B, we are passionate about our vehicles and take pride in keeping it looking as good as possible, especially one that's only a week old.
Personally i am very OCD and I know any stone chips, scratches or damage that any of my cars incur make me feel terrible, i get shit from my friends and family for being like this but i don't care. I know your pain Adem, no need to explain how you feel to me mate. |
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05-06-2016, 11:18 PM | #51 | |
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Although, now that you have created this thread, all of your future build threads will be ruined. You will have pics of your latest and greatest mods and all we will be thinking about is that scratch at the bottom of your car. You'll have comments like "See, I cant even see that scratch" or "How did they install that lip over that huge scratch?" Instead of the normal "Wow, that looks awesome!" or "Dude, you are my hero with that cool mod!"
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05-07-2016, 02:41 AM | #52 |
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I think you can sand it down lightly and try touch up, it won't hurt it so if you don't like it you can get it repainted. Another option is to ask the local dealer who they have do their touchup work on their used cars. Contact that guy and give him a shot. I did that once, paid the guy 20 bucks and in 5 mins the touched the area up well enough that it was really tough to see. For cars like this these days it is almost inevitable that you will get some damage to that area. I think Xpel might have minimized the damage or perhaps protected it entirely but of course you would have to have your bumper redone so either way this stuff kind of comes with the territory. Only real way to avoid it
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05-07-2016, 11:18 AM | #53 |
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Cut the guy some slack, geez 🙄
I know i'd feel the same. Alex, you should be able to find a local 'smart' repair company that can flat back and locally spray just the damaged section. Should not be noticeable at all afterwards if done correctly. $100 should cover this easily. |
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05-07-2016, 11:48 AM | #55 |
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No. Let's get him. He's clearly the problem.
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05-07-2016, 04:17 PM | #56 |
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Patina and pathos !
"It was love at first sight. Even at 100 yards away, eyes squinting. But it wasn't until I got close that the car took on a new form. It was the details that ensnared me - details you wouldn't find anywhere else. Details that didn't come from the minds of the creative; instead, these details were earned. These details were unique; irreplicable. This car had a patina that said one thing: "veteran." The monolithic air dam, jutting out from the chin of the car, was peppered - no, sandblasted with rock chips, each one speaking to a different instance of the beast giving chase. Each chip came from a certain track, a specific turn, tossed by a single tire of what may be an equally legendary car. In a world where cleanliness is often praised, this E9 said more to me than most ever have. I couldn't help but wonder where this car had been. What had it seen? I knew it was rich with history; more than most."
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05-07-2016, 06:14 PM | #58 |
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I recently heard that the "city of brotherly love" was anything but, and you prove it. Everything you reply to comes across way snarky if not completely dick-ish. It's people like you that give forums a bad rap. BTW, He should be pissed. He's had the car a week.
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Totally agree. Sure it won't console him but at least he didn't install the CF pieces Last edited by omasou; 05-07-2016 at 10:04 PM.. |
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I believe that is exactly what I said. I pointed out that it "might" have helped but then he would have had to redo the Xpel. Chill
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Sorry, I think he XPEL helps some but having had it on a previous car, I know it's limits and seeing everyone wrapping their entire cars and I can't help but think of the old days at grandma's house You get a decent cut in the stuff and it looks worse than a chip. |
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If anyone who is worried about that bit of nothing, (Sorry OP), they would be horrified at the leading edges of my i8 and M6. The i8 has over 23,000 miles and I'm not shy with the accelerator or speed. They have both been blasted on, 'enthusiastic drives' by my fellow 'n'er do wells' and at the track. In our group there is only one guy who frets about this stuff. The rest, Lambo, Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren owners, etc., wear these as badges of honor for cars that are actually used as intended. No Garage Queens. For a little perspective: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...8_Race_Car.JPG Beauty in function. Last edited by MKSixer; 05-09-2016 at 03:19 PM.. |
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