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i never realized how high a stock a5 sits
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i never realized how high a stock a5 sits
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Depends how deep the etching it. Worst scenario, you going to need to wet sand (with 3500 grit sandpaper iirc) and then polish, wax and seal. What you can try is wash the car, use a clear coat safe polish, get the more abrasive polish like Scratch X by Mequiars. Polish it 3-4 times while following the instructions. See if it removes the etching. If it does work, then wax and seal. If it doesn't, and you're feeling brave, go with the sandpaper technique or to a professional that can fix it.Originally Posted by JayPesoz
Crap, just learned this this hard way today after tring to wipe that crap off my car after a few days and I saw that it seemed to get in the paint. Is there anyway to fix this?Originally Posted by RFX45
Originally Posted by 4wrestling
Thanks guys. I'm not planning to change the rims, I love them.
J4K, that blue is beautiful. I wish I had a garage for my car. It's impossible keeping her clean
Invest in a good quality outdoor car cover. Bird crap is a b**** to get out, thing burns and etches through the clear coat within minutes, even worse if the it bakes under a scorching sun.
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And I already had the "sport" suspension. I would guess the stock suspension is even a bit higher.
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Depends how deep the etching it. Worst scenario, you going to need to wet sand (with 3500 grit sandpaper iirc) and then polish, wax and seal. What you can try is wash the car, use a clear coat safe polish, get the more abrasive polish like Scratch X by Mequiars. Polish it 3-4 times while following the instructions. See if it removes the etching. If it does work, then wax and seal. If it doesn't, and you're feeling brave, go with the sandpaper technique or to a professional that can fix it.Originally Posted by JayPesoz
Crap, just learned this this hard way today after tring to wipe that crap off my car after a few days and I saw that it seemed to get in the paint. Is there anyway to fix this?Originally Posted by RFX45
Originally Posted by 4wrestling
Thanks guys. I'm not planning to change the rims, I love them.
J4K, that blue is beautiful. I wish I had a garage for my car. It's impossible keeping her clean
Invest in a good quality outdoor car cover. Bird crap is a b**** to get out, thing burns and etches through the clear coat within minutes, even worse if the it bakes under a scorching sun.
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And I already had the "sport" suspension. I would guess the stock suspension is even a bit higher.
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summer is the worst time to buy a car. winter is the best..
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summer is the worst time to buy a car. winter is the best..
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Really? I was thinking about waiting but I've waited so long. If I have to, I can though.
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Really? I was thinking about waiting but I've waited so long. If I have to, I can though.
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Assuming your car is parked in a open lot, a car cover can attract negative attention too (saw a covered car vandalized multiple times in a parking lot at my old school)Originally Posted by 4wrestling
I always heard that outdoor covers cause more harm then good. Moisture gets underneath them causing problems. Plus, no matter how good the material is, it can cause abrasions to the paint.Originally Posted by RFX45
Originally Posted by 4wrestling
Thanks guys. I'm not planning to change the rims, I love them.
J4K, that blue is beautiful. I wish I had a garage for my car. It's impossible keeping her clean
Invest in a good quality outdoor car cover. Bird crap is a b**** to get out, thing burns and etches through the clear coat within minutes, even worse if the it bakes under a scorching sun.
I think your best bet is to wash with the "2-bucket method" every 2-3 weeks (I use Optimum No Rinse wash ... great stuff unless the car is really dirty)
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Assuming your car is parked in a open lot, a car cover can attract negative attention too (saw a covered car vandalized multiple times in a parking lot at my old school)Originally Posted by 4wrestling
I always heard that outdoor covers cause more harm then good. Moisture gets underneath them causing problems. Plus, no matter how good the material is, it can cause abrasions to the paint.Originally Posted by RFX45
Originally Posted by 4wrestling
Thanks guys. I'm not planning to change the rims, I love them.
J4K, that blue is beautiful. I wish I had a garage for my car. It's impossible keeping her clean
Invest in a good quality outdoor car cover. Bird crap is a b**** to get out, thing burns and etches through the clear coat within minutes, even worse if the it bakes under a scorching sun.
I think your best bet is to wash with the "2-bucket method" every 2-3 weeks (I use Optimum No Rinse wash ... great stuff unless the car is really dirty)
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Keep a look out for Honda/Acura deals. Their sales are terrible this year and with the new Accord coming out, good deals are bound to surface around summer time to increase their sales. New Altima has been revealed too so the demand for that might go up so the older gen will go on deeper discounts for that.
Any specific cars you're looking to get?
Any specific cars you're looking to get?
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Keep a look out for Honda/Acura deals. Their sales are terrible this year and with the new Accord coming out, good deals are bound to surface around summer time to increase their sales. New Altima has been revealed too so the demand for that might go up so the older gen will go on deeper discounts for that.
Any specific cars you're looking to get?
Any specific cars you're looking to get?
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exactly, those are easily one of the best wheels there is IMO i wouldnt change them if you paid me.
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exactly, those are easily one of the best wheels there is IMO i wouldnt change them if you paid me.
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here's my grocery getter. volvo s60r
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here's my grocery getter. volvo s60r
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picked this up last Friday and loving it.
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picked this up last Friday and loving it.
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Originally Posted by J4Kicks21
nice rides, fellas!
couple of updated shots of my M
electron blue
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Originally Posted by J4Kicks21
nice rides, fellas!
couple of updated shots of my M
electron blue
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Very nice but those wheels looks puny.Originally Posted by Baybully650
picked this up last Friday and loving it.
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Very nice but those wheels looks puny.Originally Posted by Baybully650
picked this up last Friday and loving it.
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Yeah - I plan on putting on some 22" stormers when I have some extra funds. For the time being stock works.
