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Well this sucks!
« on: September 12, 2011, 05:50:19 pm »
Out doing an errand today, a woman went a little too far past the stop sign in her Ford Escape.  She didn't see me whatsoever and proceeded to back up.   :(

Time to get out the Flex and see how much can be removed.   :-\

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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2011, 05:57:20 pm »
woah...   that sucks big big big time.
hope that buffs out, but if it doesn't, does insurance get involved?
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2011, 06:19:31 pm »
OUCH!!!
Let's hope it really does buff-out!
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PS. Reminds me when the car wash door came down on my 8 from front to back.
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2011, 06:21:06 pm »
Damn, time to put those superb detailing skills to work. :( Good luck, hopefully it won't take much.
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2011, 06:21:57 pm »
Quote from: aquadorhj on September 12, 2011, 05:57:20 pm
woah...   that sucks big big big time.
hope that buffs out, but if it doesn't, does insurance get involved?

Yeah, definitely sucks.....especially when you are as picky as I am.  The woman and I exchanged business cards and I told her that I was a detailer and would try to correct this myself before I would even consider going through insurance.  She was really apologetic so I would rather try and fix it myself and spare her the insurance claim.  
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2011, 07:02:40 pm »
Aw man, I feel your pain.

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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2011, 07:21:54 pm »
That sucks the big one. You don't realy want to repaint or a new bumper either.
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2011, 07:43:04 pm »
After two passes with the Flex using a yellow pad and Menzerna Power Gloss.  The vast majority of imperfections have been removed, however I plan to work on it further in the morning.  The plan is to use a white pad with Menzerna Power finish and then finish up with another white pad and Menzerna Super Finish!  Hopefully I'll be satisfied, but I'm a tough one to satisfy when it comes to paint. 

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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2011, 07:49:28 pm »
Wow!  :o  Nice job!
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2011, 08:07:41 pm »
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2011, 08:39:38 pm »
Wow, that looks miraculous!!  I would have had no idea it had been damaged.

You are really a nice guy for trying not to go through insurance for her.
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2011, 09:32:44 pm »
Quote from: Julie on September 12, 2011, 08:39:38 pm
Wow, that looks miraculous!!  I would have had no idea it had been damaged.

You are really a nice guy for trying not to go through insurance for her.

The lady truly felt bad so in turn I felt bad for her. I figured if I can return my front bumper to close to what it was there would be no reason to make her file a claim. Hopefully what goes around comes around and someone might return a favour to me in the future.   I'm a big believer in Karma.   :)
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2011, 10:17:29 pm »
Ha you would freak if you saw the embeded rubber in my front bumper!  Good job on cleaning it up.
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2011, 10:23:00 pm »
That really sucks but you did a great job on cleaning it up, truly amazing.

Quote from: CanuckG35 on September 12, 2011, 07:43:04 pm
Hopefully I'll be satisfied, but I'm a tough one to satisfy when it comes to paint. 

I don't think you would like to see my car then.  :shuffle:
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2011, 08:57:24 am »
Wow, you did a great job fixing that up!
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2011, 09:01:36 am »
Wow!    :o     you got skillz dude.   Nice job!!
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2011, 11:36:53 am »
I finished the front bumper this morning.  Overall, I am pleased with how it turned out.  I'll call the woman this evening and let her know that she has nothing to worry about insurance wise. 

I suppose this could go in the DIY thread too...LOL.

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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2011, 11:43:27 am »
Incredible.

Would have never thought that result could be possible. Skillz indeed!
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2011, 12:04:41 pm »
OK,,, come on... admit it.
You have two red S2000's, right??
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Re: Well this sucks!
« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2011, 01:05:15 pm »
Quote from: Weexy on September 13, 2011, 12:04:41 pm
OK,,, come on... admit it.
You have two red S2000's, right??

LOL!   ;D
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