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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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I was obsessing on the new Custom Gas Lid and was going to put a little Millie Miglia Red in the circle around the Emblem.....put a rag under the lid to level it.......just picked up a rag wasn't real concerned about it's condition.... looked OK......but, when I moved the rag............
OMG it had some chemical on it that wrinkled the paint just below the lid..........I am sick!!!!!!!!!! Live and Learn WOW Tried to fix it the best I can but it will be there as a reminder to be more careful..........in the big scheme of things it is not that big a deal.....but, I think those of you that are detail guys will get it......it just stings a little after all the hard work.
Sorry I just can't take any pictures yet.....maybe later.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Oh wow ...
That really sucks man , i think i'd throw up.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Really sorry to hear about your misfortune Steve....when your up to it, post a picture....maybe we can brainstorm a solution......
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I hate when that happens. Especially when you are being careful. It seems to happen the most when you are trying not to do something.

Its like buying a new leather jacket and catching it on the door latch as you walk out of the store. AHHHH, COME ON!!
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Dude--

That sucks, big time!!! How big is the area??

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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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That sucks, big time!!! How big is the area??

Rogman
A little bigger than a quarter.....it's not as bad as when I first saw it and flipped out....told Bridget and she said "Honey don't worry about it, it's not perfect" She's the bomb!
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Originally Posted by ~Stingray
I hate when that happens. Especially when you are being careful. It seems to happen the most when you are trying not to do something.

Its like buying a new leather jacket and catching it on the door latch as you walk out of the store. AHHHH, COME ON!!
You are DEAD on.......soooooo true......every horse I've ever owned, it's always the good ones that get hurt...........
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