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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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So I just recently decided to try out the no spoiler look on my car and had some pretty noticable paint chips.





Those two are of the place.
Does anybody have any suggestions on how to fix this? Can I do it myself or would I be better off taking it to a body shop.

Also, on the other side the paint was chipped.



How is this fixed?

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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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pics aren't working for me...
Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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The first one is the picture for the second question. and the last two are about the first question
Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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I think your only chance is going to a body shop to get it filled, painted, and cleared - and it probably won't be cheap. Either that or keep your spoiler on since it covers that up...
Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Dang. Well any idea how much it would be just to get the paint fixed?
I was planning on just filling the holes myself with plugs so i could go back to the spoiler if I ever wanted.
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 02:04 AM
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i hate the plugged look lol just get a s281 spoiler.
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 05:05 AM
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Well if you're paying someone to fix the paint you might as well fill the holes or get them to fill the holes with filler too. The only way to get that chip flawless is a repaint of that section.

You could use touch up then sand it with 2000 and blend it in the paint, use rubbing compound, then polish. I would "live" with the spoiler though.
Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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yep, that's pretty bad. Mine did that but it was only my clearcoat that had issues. It's either off to the shop or throw the spoiler back on.



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