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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:11 PM
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just debadged the xB on my thundercloud, and guess what? right at the end i put a scratch into it about 1 centimeter long... not very deep, but noticable.. QUESTION IS: how should i deal with it and if i need to repaint or touch up, where can i get OEM thundercloud paint?!




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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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go to yout dealership... they might just give you a thing of touch up paint ... if not, hit up the parts dep. it's only a few bucks
Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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I found this post concerning scratches...check it out

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...highlight=glob
Old Mar 7, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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if its a just a surface scratch then you can buff it out with wax
Old Mar 7, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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If its a bit under the surface, then use some touch up paint, it should be availabe at your dealership, or they can certainly order it for you..
Old Mar 8, 2004 | 02:52 AM
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thanks for the reccomendations people, i just hate to see my xB scratched !

im gonna head over to the dealer in a couple days to pick up the perminant plates anyways, so i'll get it then.

jeez i hope it works
Old Mar 8, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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got some touch up paint for free at the dealer, i am going to paint it soon. i hope it works
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