Paint protection questions
07-20-2017, 05:21 PM
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What are the causes of vehicle paint oxidation?
Oxidation occurs mainly from the UV rays. ... Oxidation occurs when heat and oxygen combine and break down the molecular structure of the paint. Some paint damage can be restored with an intensive buff and wax; however, severe cases require a new coat of paint. Also thoroughly dry your vehicle after washing
08-02-2017, 03:00 PM
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Ok, I think I'm caving...........Just got a quote on bumper, hood and mirrors. I put about 5-600 highway kms on per week in the summer and I just discovered a few more chips. My Detailer will touch up and correct then I guess I'll start with this. About $1500. Chips I can have fixed semi annually for very little but I'm now worried about the sandblasting. My guy says he can't fix that.
08-02-2017, 11:44 PM
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Ok, I think I'm caving...........Just got a quote on bumper, hood and mirrors. I put about 5-600 highway kms on per week in the summer and I just discovered a few more chips. My Detailer will touch up and correct then I guess I'll start with this. About $1500. Chips I can have fixed semi annually for very little but I'm now worried about the sandblasting. My guy says he can't fix that.
I think "inception" has already happened.
Now that you've got the idea in mind, I don't think you'll be happy with anything less than PPF on the hood and bumper that you can rip off in a few years.I know that I don't regret it for a minute.
08-03-2017, 10:53 AM
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^Thanks. Just waiting for touch up paint . Might as well give it a try. Will do hood, bumper and mirrors and see what I think. If I see any edges etc off it comes.
08-03-2017, 11:58 AM
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I'd suggest doing the front fenders too. On my Panny I only did half of the fenders and hood (that was 6 years ago, people don't seem to even consider that nowadays). I got chips on the fenders *behind* the clearbra, and of course also did on the hood. I think the fenders are very necessary...
08-03-2017, 12:21 PM
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After 4 years of driving my 991, the bumper was looking tired. Took me two hours to remove and strip out the parts. Took it to the body shop and now looks brand new. I'll pay the $350 every 4 years rather than PPF
08-03-2017, 03:06 PM
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Actually it cost you that plus 2 hours of work, 2 round trips and 4 years worth of a tired looking bumper to look at.
Clearly though, this comes down to wether or not you can handle the interim carnage or not. I can't do it...
08-04-2017, 10:59 AM
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Its the sandblasting that can't really be fixed that is of concern to me. I'm going to give it a try next week.