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May 25, 2009 | 09:47 AM

LarryMJones

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From: Maumelle Arkansas

St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17

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It has been raining for almost 3 weeks here with only an occasional clearing. Not long enough to venture out in the Vette, and to make matters worse the Arkansas River is at 190,000 cfs almost 3 times over small craft warning flows. That keeps the marine Wista J in the dock as well.

I just opened the garage door to check the weather and a huge drop of water fell off the door on the Vette. Photo attached.

I quickly towled off the spot and touched up the spot with McGuires quick detailer. Do you think the Vette suffered any permanent damage?
It definately was rain, likely full of acid and other forms of polution. As soon as I post this I'm going to cover the area with Mcguires wax. Unfortunately I don't have any Zaino.

The marine Wista J

Wista J Vette and stable mates on a better day.
LJ

May 25, 2009 | 09:49 AM

VETFEVER

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Are you sure it was water?

May 25, 2009 | 09:55 AM

LarryMJones

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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17

Yes

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Originally Posted by VETFEVER JACK

Are you sure it was water?

Yes the garage door was wet from last nights rain.
LJ

May 25, 2009 | 10:17 AM

rdm1465

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Dude, I think you better go and get that area sanded down, re-primered and painted.

May 25, 2009 | 10:22 AM

mikez51c6

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St. Jude Donor '11

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Originally Posted by rdm1465

Dude, I think you better go and get that area sanded down, re-primered and painted.

May 25, 2009 | 10:45 AM

dvilin

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You just lost a bunch of resale bucks with that mess.

May 25, 2009 | 10:56 AM

GotVett?

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From: JawJa

Gonna start a string of problems. I'd trade it in and wash your hands of it.

May 25, 2009 | 11:02 AM

johnodrake

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You're hosed, LJ. Better get set to trade it for a Z

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May 25, 2009 | 11:09 AM

markabc6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VETFEVER JACK

Are you sure it was water?

It looks like a large tear....

May 25, 2009 | 12:19 PM

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nwc6

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It looks like a large tear....

Use Rejex next time..

May 25, 2009 | 12:28 PM

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Flat Broke

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Bummer. To late to do much now. It is easy to see it is already changing the color from Arctic White to Silver. You just need to be more careful. Maybe the tires can still be saved.

May 25, 2009 | 12:38 PM

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May 25, 2009 | 12:40 PM

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cclive

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rdm1465

Dude, I think you better go and get that area sanded down, re-primered and painted.

Don't let them blend the paint....make sure they repaint the entire car so it matches perfectly!

And go for a diminished value claim on your insurance!

May 25, 2009 | 12:41 PM

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GotVett?

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From: JawJa

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Originally Posted by nwc6

Use Rejex next time..

and I just put another fresh coat on mine.

May 25, 2009 | 12:41 PM

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I'd be more worried about that dealer sticker in the back window etching your glass ---- are they paying you to advertise for them?....

May 25, 2009 | 12:47 PM

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ufaj26

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That car is ruined !!!!!!!!!

May 25, 2009 | 01:25 PM

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LarryMJones

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From: Maumelle Arkansas

St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17

Oooops!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdm1465

Dude, I think you better go and get that area sanded down, re-primered and painted.

What grit was I supposed to use. I thought XXX grit would be about right. I think it cut down to the fiberglass.

Do you think a claybar will take this out?

LJ

May 25, 2009 | 01:28 PM

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Larry, as usual, Buzz is here to help you.

Two things: One, buy a razor blade and remove the Dealer Advertisement. Two, learn to spell definitely. I thought you were edumacated.

By the way, car and house look nice!