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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Is it normal for these cars to have a little road rash behind the tires at the wheel wells and along the bottoms of the doors? Or is it showing up on mine because it is so low? I am wondering if this isnt something due to how low the car is. The previous owner lowered the car but then never got to drive it so it may be why its only showing up now.
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Is it normal for these cars to have a little road rash behind the tires at the wheel wells and along the bottoms of the doors? Or is it showing up on mine because it is so low? I am wondering if this isnt something due to how low the car is. The previous owner lowered the car but then never got to drive it so it may be why its only showing up now.
YEP
I had the same problem. I fixed it though. Had it repainted and put invisimask on all the bad areas to protect the paint. Stuff is great
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Thanks for the reply. My brother has been bugging me to get that stuff. I guess these cars are prone to this. The front end has it too. I will check it out. Hopefully I can buff this stuff out then put the invisomask.
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DCD58,

Thanks for the reply. My brother has been bugging me to get that stuff. I guess these cars are prone to this. The front end has it too. I will check it out. Hopefully I can buff this stuff out then put the invisomask.
I bought the hood, fender, front quarter/rear quarter, side mirrors and the headlamp doors. A lot of that stuff comes with their kit. I had it installed (cost $400 ) but it was worth me doing so. The guy was very good and customized my hood (I have a MCM hood) section. I used left over pieces to go up the rear fender opening to protect that area also. Kit comes with door edge pieces too! The stuff really works well. I can see where rocks have hit the front and other parts and all I do is wipe it clean!
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