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Suggestions Chipped Paint......
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Suggestions Chipped Paint......
What is the best way of fixing this gentlemen I cant look at the car now without seeing this monstrosity
. End result of a great road trip. And any comments on getting a bra after I get this fixed? Anyone have pics of there C5 with a bra?
. End result of a great road trip. And any comments on getting a bra after I get this fixed? Anyone have pics of there C5 with a bra?
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Duplicolor makes a spray-on mask that washes off with soap and water. It comes in clear or black. Do a quick tape off and spray it on. I used it once and it worked well. Trip was about 700 miles over a weekend with a little rain. I had to scrub a little to get it off, but it did well. If you're planning on showing your car anytime during the trip, you may have to go to a car wash to get it off and reapply before hitting the road again.
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Good product. 5 yr warranty.
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I will be installing the 3M myself and will post results. I was not trying to get around paying for a "professional" install - it is just that my overall experience with "professionals" in the region I live in has not been encouraging. We seem to be overrun with people that are "certified" yet "unqualified" in almost every area. I spend half my time fixing what "certified-professionals" have screwed up. Maybe this 3M thing is the rocket-science that several have suggested (guess I will be finding out) - I should know in the next couple weeks or so.
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Ziggy9MM, I had a similar chip on my hood. I used GM touch up paint. It is a lacquer. I filled the chip four times and then sanded with 2000 grit and water until it was smooth. When rubbed out it looks good. Use a toothpik to apply the paint if the chip is small.
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About the only way to get a chip that size fixed and not notice it is to repaint the front fascia. Don't know if a good body shop can blend in a portion of the fasica and not do the entire thing. If you want a good front bra, go with the GM one. Reasonable price, good fit and it protects well.
