Clam damage
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MacCrae

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89 posts

262 months

Wednesday 19th December 2007
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mad Advice needed, just had an old dear reverse into me. Can't see any damage to the paint work but if any damage to the clam has been done will it be obvious to spot. In the day light.


S Works

10,166 posts

281 months

Wednesday 19th December 2007
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Check tomorrow, but be aware that 'spiderwebs' often become obvious after a few days, so the initial assessment may not reveal the true extent of any damage. If in doubt get to a good bodyshop for advice. SimonK and crackthatoff are near you and may be able to offer a suggestion as to who to see.

MacCrae

Original Poster:

89 posts

262 months

Wednesday 19th December 2007
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S Works said:
Check tomorrow, but be aware that 'spiderwebs' often become obvious after a few days, so the initial assessment may not reveal the true extent of any damage. If in doubt get to a good bodyshop for advice. SimonK and crackthatoff are near you and may be able to offer a suggestion as to who to see.
Thanks I'll have a look tomorrow but check again on the weekend and see if anything appears.

jondude

2,441 posts

248 months

Wednesday 19th December 2007
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Yep, as above - probably a good idea to go out for a spin and put some pressure on the car and fibreglass, see if it copes.

When someone did the same to me, the initial chip did not seem tooooo bad....but it just kept spreading over the months. So if you do get a bit of spider webbing, you may as well get it done immediately, as it WILL worsen.