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repair scratches?

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:55 am
by jabboo
how much would it cost to get these scrates fixed? or can i do it myself?

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 10:06 am
by ShinyDiscoBalls
You'll find that most panel shops will charge about $200 to $250 per panel to repaint. Usually a little more if you have 2 tone paint.

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 10:54 am
by murcod
That looks suspiciously like spilt battery acid (?). The location is even right next to the battery.

Being metallic paint it would be very hard to touch it up yourself without it being very noticeable. Try getting a few quotes from reputable repair shops- don't get it done on the cheap!

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:00 pm
by GRIMACE
B4 you do anything ARE YOU SURE YOU WANNA REMOVE THEM..... Dints/Scratches/leaks & rattles all add character to your vehicle.......and usually can hold a little story (weather true or not).

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:03 pm
by jabboo
yeap im sure i want to remove them i just bought the car so the paint damage caused by the battery acid (suggested by murcod) isnt really a story i want to tell.. besides who would belive me consider everyone knows i just got the car:P

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:06 pm
by GRIMACE
arrr now i understand you want a clean platter, so you can add your own character and invent your own stories......... :lol: :twisted:

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 4:06 pm
by -Mick-
I've been told that ferozas are painted with a pearl and therefore you cannot do one panel at a time, instead you have to do every panel from that aspect... ie half the car :?

Told this by the bloke who does my rustproofing, good guy and I'd trust him with this kind of thing. I'm not a panel beater so can't really argue the fact :roll: