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Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 79
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 9:45 pm: | |
Scott,
You know, the Water Blade might just be good. I never really did give it a chance.
One thing I do know, my horse likes it better than the hard plastic scraper. |
Scott A. B. Collins (Scott)
New member
Username: Scott
Post Number: 45
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 9:31 pm: | |
I use a water blade, as does Willis360. We both love it. It won't dry the whole car, thus you still need cotton or microfiber, but it sure speeds up the process. |
Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 78
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 9:05 pm: | |
I bought one of those a couple of years ago. I was all set to use it too. At the last minute, I took out the 100% cotton towels for drying the car. I put the Water Blade in the tack trunk. I use it to scrape water off my horse after washing him. |
Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member
Username: Gilles27
Post Number: 193
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 8:50 pm: | |
By the way, just tried something (unrelated to chips) that works very well. Don't worry-as always, tried it out on the Honda test mule first. It's a California Water Blade. Basically a T-Shaped car squeegee, but made of very delicate silicone. Anyone else try this? Works great, since it conforms to the car body. I sound like an infomercial here. Got that and a couple cheap "rain" floor mats at CostCo. Not gonna let this crappo Chicago weather keep me in the garage! By the way, promised Tiff I'd give her credit for finding the squeegee... |
Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 76
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 8:38 pm: | |
Right! My car came with several chips up front. No way of knowing how old they are (the car's almost 26 years old). They were just waxed over and none ever got any larger. And this is the Glidden lacquer paint. Your Glasurit paint is a bit better. |
Scott A. B. Collins (Scott)
New member
Username: Scott
Post Number: 43
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 8:05 pm: | |
Its worth talking to whomever does Ferrari body work in your area. I compared the cost of a complete front bumper repaint versus Stoneguard--and they were relatively close. Stoneguard (and all the other variants of the same 3M film) works great, but it still shoes the impact damage somewhat. I'd personally rather have a bumper that looks naked, and wears the battle scars with pride. Its amazing--bugs leave DENTS at 145 mph.
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Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1229
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 7:34 pm: | |
I don't worry about them.They are battle scars. I just touch them up with a small brush and when it starts looking bad I'll get the thing painted. |
Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member
Username: Gilles27
Post Number: 191
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 5:52 pm: | |
I told myself paint chips will happen. I refuse to be anal about them, just figured if there was something I could do to minimize damage or spread, I should find out. And don't worry Barry, I'd rather drive it til the paint peels than have a mint 328 sitting in my garage. Looking forward to seeing everyones "baby". |
Lloyd Bemis (Lloyd)
New member
Username: Lloyd
Post Number: 23
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 4:50 pm: | |
Here is a link to a site with a very detailed step by step set of instructions on dealing with paint chips. It also has numerous other car care tips.
http://www.carcarespecialties.com/paint_chips.html |
Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 74
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 2:17 pm: | |
Jack,
Try to forget about the small chips. You're going to get them no matter what. The only way to prevent them is by leaving your car in the garage. Just think of them as "patina." |
Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
New member
Username: Normp
Post Number: 38
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 2:04 pm: | |
All the Chicago guys are online, you'd think it was raining around here or something.
Jack, I'm looking forward to seeing your new baby next weekend....Norm |
Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member
Username: Bob308gts
Post Number: 161
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 1:58 pm: | |
Looking forward to seeing your 328 next sat. |
Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member
Username: Gilles27
Post Number: 189
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 12:46 pm: | |
Thanks Bob, I'll probably try that. By the way, I was out in the 'burbs this morning visiting my sister, got caught in a little rain, and everything was great--wipers wiped, no leaks, etc. |
Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member
Username: Bob308gts
Post Number: 160
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 10:34 am: | |
My buddy just finished touching up mine, best way is to clean the chip with grease/wax remover then fill with paint I use a toothpick for that. Let dry a day or so, wet sand the area starting with 600 grit finish with 2000, then buff out and rewax. |
Kevin Johnson (Jammy)
New member
Username: Jammy
Post Number: 6
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 5:52 am: | |
Had the same reaction myself. These cars seems to attract stone chips like magnets.I can genuinely recommend 'Armourfend', a clear, laminated plastic film. You can really see it working around the wheelarches; paint is fine where it is covered, and sandblasted where it isn't.
http://www.armourfend.com |
Michael Yip (Mightyslash)
New member
Username: Mightyslash
Post Number: 24
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 1:07 am: | |
Yeah, this is pissing me off too. Once it cracks a little, it's gonna get bigger. |
Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member
Username: Gilles27
Post Number: 187
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 9:22 pm: | |
Alright. So I've had my 328 for 12 hours already, and I'm asking for advice about paint chips! (yeah yeah yeah, Mr. Responsible) Putting it away tonight, I noticed a new, maybe pin-sized chip just above the windshield. The kind that is inevitable, I know. I just wanted to know what's the best thing to do for these to prevent them from spreading or cracking. With past cars, I just used touch-up, but it always looked a little sh***y. I guess the difference is, this time I care. |