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Old 08-19-2017, 10:11 AM
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Ok so I am very very displeased with our society as someone decided that leaving a huge scratch on my hood was OK to do without even leaving a note. The shape, depth and length of scratch says bike handlebars to me, but not clear why anyone would think riding that close to a car is a wise idea. I hope karma gets the culprit.

That said , I prefer not to paint aps blowing in is never perfect , and figure wrap would both cover the defect and if I do hood , roof and mirrors then at least it will look like a modification done for aesthetics or protection and not just to hide something.

I am middle aged and the car is bone stock and low low miles. I am asking for some recommendations on colour, with the local wrap shop having access to Avery and 3M products. My thoughts were something close to glossy black but just a subtle difference like perhaps brushed black aluminum.

What color would you guys and gals choose.

Oh any if anyone has black coupe with wrap on these areas , please post pic for ideas.

Thanks ,

Pat
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Old 08-19-2017, 02:10 PM
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If it's bone stock I'd just repaint it or wrap the entire car, I think that would look the best.
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Originally Posted by T.A.D
If it's bone stock I'd just repaint it or wrap the entire car, I think that would look the best.
Should have added, married and wife not interested in $2000 + cost to fix a scratch. I agree though a complete wrap would be great idea , just not really an option.

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If it's just the hood and the car has been garaged most of the time they should be able to match it pretty well, shouldn't be more than $2-300. wrapping just the hood or front end would look off, especially on a car w/ no other aftermarket add ons.
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Wrapping would cost around 2k+. I would just repaint hood IMO
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agree with everyone else. would repaint. that's your cheapest/cleanest fix
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Old 08-22-2017, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pricha00
Ok so I am very very displeased with our society as someone decided that leaving a huge scratch on my hood was OK to do without even leaving a note. The shape, depth and length of scratch says bike handlebars to me, but not clear why anyone would think riding that close to a car is a wise idea. I hope karma gets the culprit.

That said , I prefer not to paint aps blowing in is never perfect , and figure wrap would both cover the defect and if I do hood , roof and mirrors then at least it will look like a modification done for aesthetics or protection and not just to hide something.

I am middle aged and the car is bone stock and low low miles. I am asking for some recommendations on colour, with the local wrap shop having access to Avery and 3M products. My thoughts were something close to glossy black but just a subtle difference like perhaps brushed black aluminum.

What color would you guys and gals choose.

Oh any if anyone has black coupe with wrap on these areas , please post pic for ideas.

Thanks ,

Pat
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I know first hand how you feel. I too take good care of my 6MT and park it far to avoid dents. About a year ago I found that a clown put a key to an area behind the rear window above the trunk on passenger side.

I went to a shop recommended by the dealer who did a great job for $550. We keep ours garaged and yet he did a great job matching the color.

Good of luck on your end




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