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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 01:47 AM
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My girlfriend drove my tC one day, cuz i was stoned out of my mind, and she ended up scratching the bottom when going over a bump(2 inch drop, by the way). Has anyone gotten their front bumper(under) scratched going over a bump. If so, have you made an effort to get rid of the scratches? (touch up, etc.) or just screw it, since you cant see the scratches inless you look under the bumper.
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DJHypnotic
My girlfriend drove my tC one day, cuz i was stoned out of my mind, and she ended up scratching the bottom when going over a bump(2 inch drop, by the way). Has anyone gotten their front bumper(under) scratched going over a bump. If so, have you made an effort to get rid of the scratches? (touch up, etc.) or just screw it, since you cant see the scratches inless you look under the bumper.
Mine scratchs all the time I dont have a drop just a kaminari kit, its alotta work to touch up just the bottom no one will see it so kinda pointless.
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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yeah, let it roll
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 03:25 AM
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I wouldn't worry about it. Most likely it will happen again anyways.
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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Yeah! It's pointless. Hey you guys! I'm thinking of getting a bra for my tC. Stupid freeway debris damages my paint job. You think is necessary to get one or is it just a waste of money?
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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With the toyota paint on these cars, yes, if your front end is still relatively stone chip free, a front end clear bra is a great idea. Think of it this way, it will pay for itself with one respray of a panel.

And to the original poster, if you can't see them, I wouldn't really worry about it. BUT, if you want to try and fix them for your peace of mind, there are some things that you can do. First, run your fingers across the scratches. If you can feel them as you do this, no amount of polishing is going to completely remove them, it's only going to diminish their appearance (unless you use touch up paint). If you want to try and diminish/remove them, start off with a relatively low abrasive polish like scratchX. If that doesnt take them out, your going to have to go out and buy a non-OTC brand abrasive polish and try that.
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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lol note to self drhypnotic dont get to stoned ____ it get high as ____ just wait till your high comes down
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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haha.. that clip is hilarious. i want to see the full vid. is that from a movie?
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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That looks like all of the kids at my old high school in the morning, Joey.

That is freaking hilarious.
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lol, ^ yup, thats me.
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