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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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I hate people, today I come out of work and I have a cheese baked potato all down the side of my xB. It was hot as h3ll today too, so I wouldnt be surprised if it baked into my paint. My box had been sitting for around 4 hours, so I have no idea how long the potato was there. On top of that after I saw it, a dude I work with, said, "Oh yeah someone threw baked potato on your car."

I hate people, this isn't the first time and it prolly wont be the last. I just dont get why people keep doing this to me.

If it did bake into the paint, is there anything I can do with insurance or something, to get it fixed?
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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I got in my wheel as well, I gotta clean the box now, (9:15 pm here) this just sux

It also got on the roof, my hood and wheel well



Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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file a vandalism report.. then the ins. would look at it, but if your already cleaning it, odds are its on you...

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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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clay bar it my friend itll come right out. that and some bug/tar remoer wax.

at least it wasnt ____ing ice.
however i got them with a felony, gotta love witnesses.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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set up a camera in the head rest even if its not on its intimidating.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:03 AM
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Sorry about that happening. People are basically all AZZ holes anymore. No resect for anything. Hopefully it all should come off without any traces.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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okay, seriously, people messing with peopls cars sucks, but your freaking paint isn't that damn fragile. just clean it off for crying out loud.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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whos walking around with baked potatoes these days in the first place...? that sucks bro. when its cool outside, wash the box, if need be clay bar it, wash it with soap, and wax..
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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okay, seriously, people messing with peopls cars sucks, but your freaking paint isn't that damn fragile. just clean it off for crying out loud.
dude calm down. Im no paint and body master. All I asked was if it would hurt the paint. Holy sh*t.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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Ok cool, thanks guys. I washed it off, but because it's dark I cant really tell if I got it all or how it looks. Tomorrow I will detail her and check for anything.

I will try to clay bar her tues or thurs when I have a day off.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:56 AM
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I'd say give some bug and tar remover a shot if there's anything leftover. Odds are, you'll be okay.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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dang i've never even heard of a drive by baked-potatoing. the ghetto gettin ruffer :-)
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 04:27 AM
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more like the burbs'
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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this was more inner city, but a lot of white people like to go to the market by my work, it was more than likely some b*tchass kid
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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OK I'm a bit of a smart **** today....... but mebbe they just wanted a toasted tater?
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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those dang white kids lol. bunch of punks i tell ya.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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Was it a Wendys baked potato? I'm getting hungry now.
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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clay bar should take care of any residual residue but the clay will also remove the wax from the finish. clay bar is a good excuse to wax your box
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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if you keep the car waxed up a few hot potatos should be no problem. maybe its ur avatar i kinda want to throw somthin at that. jk
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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wow a baked potato? People never stop amazing me.



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