What a great way to start off my weekend...
Oct 21, 2006, 11:42 AM
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What a great way to start off my weekend...
So about 10:15 last night I got to meet some of my friends at a local Taco Bell. A highschool football game just ended, so it's really busy. We get out of there as soon as we can. I come out withy my friends, and we talk outside for about 5 minutes, and decide on some plans. I walk back to my car, and this is what i see....
somebody didn't learn how to park there car
, and on top of that they don't inform the car owner.
I was hoping you guys could give me some advice on the best way to fixt his problem
. Should I just get some touch paint from the dealer? What do you guys suggest?
Thanks for your help guys
somebody didn't learn how to park there car
, and on top of that they don't inform the car owner.I was hoping you guys could give me some advice on the best way to fixt his problem
. Should I just get some touch paint from the dealer? What do you guys suggest?Thanks for your help guys
Oct 21, 2006, 11:51 AM
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I think you should get CSI on the case, track that SOB down and lay a beating to em'. 
Seriously though, I cant tell much from your pics but, it looks like there is quite a bit of paint scrapped off, and possibly some denting. Looks like it needs to go to the body shop.
Seriously though, I cant tell much from your pics but, it looks like there is quite a bit of paint scrapped off, and possibly some denting. Looks like it needs to go to the body shop.
Oct 21, 2006, 11:54 AM
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there's no denting, that's just the lighting from the pics. it's only paint scraped off
oh and on the jdm rear, i'd be all over that if it any where near tha to repair. do they even come pre painted in GG?
oh and on the jdm rear, i'd be all over that if it any where near tha to repair. do they even come pre painted in GG?
Oct 21, 2006, 11:55 AM
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is your paint removed, or was rubber from the other bumper deposited? I had someone to that to me 2 years ago, and it literally buffed right out. I reached up under the bumper and popped it back out with my hand and then cleaned of the the rubber residue with some rubbing compound. Looks as good as new.
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Originally Posted by Greg K
is your paint removed, or was rubber from the other bumper deposited? I had someone to that to me 2 years ago, and it literally buffed right out. I reached up under the bumper and popped it back out with my hand and then cleaned of the the rubber residue with some rubbing compound. Looks as good as new.
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well.. i went to the dealer earlier today to get a estimate on how much it would be to repair, but turns out there body shop closed at 12, so I was too late. I will head over there monday, but anybody have any idea how much something like this would cost? no dents, just the paint scraped off to the bare bumper. looking at the scratch just frustrates me
thanks for your help guys
thanks for your help guys
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Okay here is what you do from a law enforcement standpoint... notify the cops like, yesterday. Knowing that you know the short time span the incident was isolated in, you then check out the plaza (I assume a shopping center of some sort due to you being at a Taco Bell), talk to the business' there and see if there is closed circuit TV/surveilance of the parking lot, so you can hopefully grab a plate number. Give them the time frame to the police, then get them for Felony hit and run (felony because repairs are over $400.00)...good luck man...let me know if it pans out for ya..
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Originally Posted by fricci4993
Okay here is what you do from a law enforcement standpoint... notify the cops like, yesterday. Knowing that you know the short time span the incident was isolated in, you then check out the plaza (I assume a shopping center of some sort due to you being at a Taco Bell), talk to the business' there and see if there is closed circuit TV/surveilance of the parking lot, so you can hopefully grab a plate number. Give them the time frame to the police, then get them for Felony hit and run (felony because repairs are over $400.00)...good luck man...let me know if it pans out for ya..
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Damn that really sucks. Seriously, how hard is it to park? It pisses me off to no end. And to think these people drive on the highway.
I hope your repair doesn't cost that much and that the cameras caught the incident.
Good luck
I hope your repair doesn't cost that much and that the cameras caught the incident.
Good luck
