So I did something really stupid...

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dbinnc

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Was backing out of my driveway today, my wife had used the car previously and I was adjusting the sideview mirror, and I scraped the rear quarter of my car with the metal mailbox. :wall I was so pissed. The driveway is sort of on a curve and I just went straight. :hmmm:

So anyway, the scratches are pretty deep I can really catch them with my nail. I don't know if they are down to metal. They are showing white. I assume I will need like an DeWalt 849 or something to even try and fix this? Or would PB SSR3 and LC Orange cut pad be enough?

:help:

:thanks D
 
dbinnc said:
Was backing out of my driveway today, my wife had used the car previously and I was adjusting the sideview mirror, and I scraped the rear quarter of my car with the metal mailbox. :wall I was so pissed. The driveway is sort of on a curve and I just went straight. :hmmm:

So anyway, the scratches are pretty deep I can really catch them with my nail. I don't know if they are down to metal. They are showing white. I assume I will need like an DeWalt 849 or something to even try and fix this? Or would PB SSR3 and LC Orange cut pad be enough?

:help:

:thanks D
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what products do you have to work with?
 
If you can catch em with your nail, it may need to be wet sanded, but I'll defer to Steve.
 
dbinnc said:
I have SSR1, 2.5 & 3, Pro Polish
That's it for polishing. But I will buy whatever I need.
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try some SSR2.5 by hand with a cotton towel rubbing back and forth with the scratch ... that will clean it up so you can make a better assessment of where you are at ..rub vigorously until it turns clear and then buff off the residue...
 
Ok, so I did what you suggested, started coming down a bit so I took the LC Orange pad and the 2.5 and went to town. I brought some of it down, but I think the rest is too deep. Here are some pics, to get better detail pics, you can use this link dbinaz : photos : 2008 Grand Prix : SONY DSC


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Had to remove the pinstripe cause scratch was going right through it.
 
I don't think it would be worth the claim since my deductible would prolly be more than the paint job. Maybe I can get it airbrushed?
 
ok, so looks like it would have to go under collision and not comp, so I would have to pay $500. So forget that.
I am trying to find a mobile paint repair company but having a hard time, not sure what to search for. Anyone know of any out Greensboro, NC or know what to search for in google?

Thanks,
Derek
 
dbinnc said:
ok, so looks like it would have to go under collision and not comp, so I would have to pay $500. So forget that.
I am trying to find a mobile paint repair company but having a hard time, not sure what to search for. Anyone know of any out Greensboro, NC or know what to search for in google?

Thanks,
Derek
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check with the used car dept of a local dealer...they usually know and use someone ;)
 
Having investigated thousands of motor vehicle traffic accidents, I have examined this case and find it to be a clear cut case of vandalism, thereby qualifying you for zero deductible insurance coverage under your comprehensive policy provisions.

The suspect is a mailbox of interest, 12 yoa, 3'6", thin build, silver with a red flag, bearing a faded tattoo that reads "US Mail". The US Mail gang, aka USPS, aka Snail Mail is a notoriously incompetent nationwide group of petty thieves. The gang leader is a middle-aged fat blonde woman, street name: SlowerThanSnot, with a lousy attitude and gruff voice :mad:. Bag men :redface: working for the gang drive unwaxed right-hand drive POS Jeep lookin' things, driving dangerously slow and frequently leaving the roadway.

Rival Gang, UPS, aka Brown :cool: ...

All right, back to work! Why are you fools reading this crap?

:D
 
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