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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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does anyone know what causes a scratch like this its one centimeter deep and looks wavy any one know to fix it or how much it would cost to fix it?
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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A tree branch?
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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eh haven't hit a tree branch at least not to my knowledge what about bycycle handle bars
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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maybe you hit something in your garage?
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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My thought - someone walking a bicycle between cars in a parking lot... pedal catches, shifts as it scrapes.
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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that sucks. but if you get it decide to get it properly painted, they're gonna have to repaint the entire part (in this case, the bumper) cause if u don't go all the way across with the paint or clear coat, it'll look uneven in terms of both paint and physical lines..

just had my bumper repainted from an accident- costed about $500 but was covered by the other person's insurance cause she was at fault.

Call some local shops and get a price quote. You never know what you'll find.
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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It does suck 3 years without any major scratches I might be able to do something with filler and touch paint for nowtill I purchase my bigger air compressor




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