I've Accepted the Fact, That Scratches are Unavoidable...
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I've Accepted the Fact, That Scratches are Unavoidable...
I've owned my 911 since 2009. I've always been very careful with her. No dings or rock chips. Aside from the inevitable swirl marks on the clear coat, which I have been able to polish off, my car is pretty flawless. Until yesterday...
While using my powerwasher, I was trying to uncoil the dang hose, when I inadvertently got too close to my driver side door, causing the uncoiling hose to brush against the door, leaving a 2 inch gash on the clear coat.
It was noticeable to me, more so because I have a racing green metallic paint. Fortunately, going through with my polisher seemed to have made the scratch less noticeable.
I've accepted the fact, that things happen. It's just a car. No big deal. I guess I'm just venting. :-)
Vinny
While using my powerwasher, I was trying to uncoil the dang hose, when I inadvertently got too close to my driver side door, causing the uncoiling hose to brush against the door, leaving a 2 inch gash on the clear coat.
It was noticeable to me, more so because I have a racing green metallic paint. Fortunately, going through with my polisher seemed to have made the scratch less noticeable.
I've accepted the fact, that things happen. It's just a car. No big deal. I guess I'm just venting. :-)
Vinny
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it's like wrinkles...
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This is healthy.
I am amazed at the difference in my "sensitivity" toward my car's appearance since switching from Black to Silver.
I am amazed at the difference in my "sensitivity" toward my car's appearance since switching from Black to Silver.
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sad, but it happens - I have two little blemishes now as well - no one else would probably notice, so I count them as "adding character".
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It was noticeable to me, more so because I have a racing green metallic paint.
#10
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Washing the car is dangerous - I hit a hood once ( '81 Toyota) and hope that lesson sticks; I still get really paranoid using the pressure washer...always try to hold the wand with two hands (one toward the tip) in case the pressure drops...and I need a longer hose too I think to keep the whole thing further from the car...
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[sniffle sniffle] i used to be like you [sniffle]...til i tracked it. now i've lost all desire for the "princess beauty queen" and am incredibly attracted to the "hot and wild chick with all the tattoos".