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11-17-2009, 12:57 AM

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jnaval

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Originally Posted by Kanchi

we went to do some paint work on the mirrors and when we went to pull the tape it pulled the factory paint off

What kind of tape was used?

11-17-2009, 01:06 AM

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Vinyl graphic backing material...it bubbled and pulled like no other!

11-17-2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SciontC_RS5

Clear Bra! Had it done on my RS5 best money I have spent on the car yet!

Did you get the full bumper clear bra'd? How much $$$?

03-24-2010, 12:19 AM

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I agree.

03-24-2010, 01:07 AM

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Battle scars.

04-14-2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by liltofuboix

touch up paint =]

agreed! try: http://touchuppaintonline.com i've always been happy with their service.

i've never heard about the EPA regulations on post-2004 cars causing cheaper paint but it makes sense.

04-14-2010, 04:40 AM

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do you work for them or something?

04-14-2010, 04:42 AM

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do you work for them or something?

i don't. i'm not even sure where the EPA is based out of.

04-14-2010, 04:43 AM

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no the touch up place because you have been suggesting them on every paint thread, just wondering

04-14-2010, 04:49 AM

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oh lol no, i've just been glancing thru the forums and pretty inexperienced at anything automotive, really, but found something i can do without dreading a visit to the dealer

03-11-2014, 05:47 PM

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yup, my Black mica 2006 , looks same! looks like buck shot was blasted all over it! did the clay bar to keep it smooth , but it is smooth with chips! and the dead bugs eat into the clear in minutes!

03-11-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by deekny

agreed! try: http://touchuppaintonline.com i've always been happy with their service.

i've never heard about the EPA regulations on post-2004 cars causing cheaper paint but it makes sense.

mostly all the tree hugging Libtards have been pushing their chicken little legislation, they want to ban everything re: paints and coatings, ban working in your garage, ban even restoring cars(they want them all crushed) collector cars and all! aholes!