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 Jan 24, 2009 - 6:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 21, '08 From Kumamoto, Japan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey guys,
I know this is not nearly as glamorous or interesting as discussing engine swaps or body kits... I put a couple scratches on my celi's left side trying to drive out of a parking that was obviously too small. The scratches arent too deep (I don't think they went through the primer). Last time I had to get some body work done on it I ended up shelling 30 000Y (about 300$) so this time im definitely gonna try to do it myself. Anyone can provide advice on how to do this? Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance! |
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Jan 24, 2009 - 7:12 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 3, '07 From Bellevue, Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 28 (100%) |
no advice for you, not a body guy, but where's kumamoto?
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Jan 24, 2009 - 7:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 21, '08 From Kumamoto, Japan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
south western part of kyushu, the southermost of japans main islands
nice place, but the roads are too damn narrow! |
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Jan 24, 2009 - 8:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 3, '07 From Bellevue, Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 28 (100%) |
sounds like it! yeah, i looked it up on wikipedia and got lost reading about japan and stuff.
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Jan 24, 2009 - 10:15 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 12, '07 From Lancaster, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 35 (100%) |
you can try scratch treatment stuff like rubbing compound. maybe a wet sanding and buffing, if you have the tools.
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Jan 25, 2009 - 4:46 PM
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If you have a buffer then you can do this:
Get the appropriate color touch-up paint (from auto parts store or Toyota dealer) Fill in the scratches, try not to get too much outside of the scratch but it's ok if you do, apply 1 coat at a time and allow about 10 minutes of drying time in between. With 1500-2000 grit sand paper wet sand the scratches to bring the touchup and original paint to a smooth level. Buff with a wool pad and good buffing compound, followed with a foam pad and lighter compound, then hand wax or use a fine pad with wax. But if you don't have the tools then probably get some touchup if needed, then just use a good coat of wax over the area. -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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Jan 25, 2009 - 4:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
QUOTE (FrankMkII @ Jan 24, 2009 - 6:24 AM)  south western part of kyushu, the southermost of japans main islands nice place, but the roads are too *** narrow! hahahahaha. Kyushu. I was there for the summer. Didn't get to drive but, yeah, you're right roads are VERY narrow. well, good luck with fixing up those scratches. Hopefully you didn't scratch too deep. not sure what to do either. but good luck! --------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Jan 26, 2009 - 9:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 3, '07 From Bellevue, Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 28 (100%) |
frank, you got any pics so we can see what you're working with?
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