Damn...slight scuff repair...best way forward?
Damn...slight scuff repair...best way forward?
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jondude

Original Poster:

2,441 posts

248 months

Sunday 23rd April 2006
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I was doing a three point turn when I noticed two young ladies had stopped in their tracks to wave at me..well, the car.

I then reversed into a highish kerb...yeah, alright!!!!!

Now have a slight surface scuff, have lost paint on an area about the size of a large coin, lower rear clam. No actual damage as such, but it does feel roughened up and a few shades lighter.

It is not an area which catches the eye, so a decent repair should be fine. I was thinking of Chips Away but presume they have a minimum £60 charge and are known to be hit and miss depending on the franchise, so matbe I could have a go?

What should I do? I was thinking of sanding the area down and using touich up spray paint?

Women, eh?

sp60

524 posts

290 months

Monday 24th April 2006
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if you can't see it, I wouldn't bother!
Or maybe get a clear laquer touch up bruch and just smooth it over.
Personally i wouldn't start sanding or trying to put colour onto it
as you could end up with it looking worse than when you started!
Often less is more

S Works

10,166 posts

281 months

Monday 24th April 2006
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Jon, if it's not noticeable then leave it, alternatively call up Sinclaires of Romford and discuss with them for a repair or advice on how to ensure the GRP damage doesn't worsen.

jondude

Original Poster:

2,441 posts

248 months

Monday 24th April 2006
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Thanks for above. Think I will leave it and also the idea with Sinclaires is a good one, as I'll be there for an MOT in a few weeks.

Like most minor things....after a few days you don't worry or notice so much!

Drive safe! ( Keep your eyes on the road, eh?????? )

iccees

103 posts

247 months

Saturday 29th April 2006
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You could try Wicked Wheels in Crawley