OH NOES! Scratches on the hood!
05-25-2006, 04:05 PM
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OH NOES! Scratches on the hood!
I took delivery on my Tungsten Gray GT last friday, and of course it rained the following monday. I couldn't bear to have my brand new car dirty so I laid low a couple days to make sure the weather was done and took it through a carwash. After rubbing off the remainder of the water spots the damn dryers missed, I noticed two very small nicks in the hood of my BRAND NEW CAR! [:@]
I don't know if they were there before I had it washed...they may have even been there before I took delivery. At any rate, I called the parts counter at the dealership and they claim to have '06 Tungsten Silver touchup paint which I didn't even know existed, so I'm thinking it's actually mine. They can cross reference the vin to ensure it is the correct paint.
My question is this: After I touch it up, shouldn't I put some sort of clear coat over it to protect it?
I don't know if they were there before I had it washed...they may have even been there before I took delivery. At any rate, I called the parts counter at the dealership and they claim to have '06 Tungsten Silver touchup paint which I didn't even know existed, so I'm thinking it's actually mine. They can cross reference the vin to ensure it is the correct paint.
My question is this: After I touch it up, shouldn't I put some sort of clear coat over it to protect it?
05-25-2006, 04:18 PM
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RE: OH NOES! Scratches on the hood!
just make sure it's T8 - the color code which is found on the inside panel of the driver's door. you don't need a clear coat if its small enough. i'd think the only time you would need a clear coat is if you sanded or rubbed the clear coat off other areas around the scratches. otherwise, the touchup paint should do nicely.
05-25-2006, 04:32 PM
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RE: OH NOES! Scratches on the hood!
I hope it was a touchless car wash at least. The ones with the brushes will leave scratches and buff marks every time. My can guarantee my GT will never see one of them!
05-25-2006, 08:31 PM
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RE: OH NOES! Scratches on the hood!
ORIGINAL: FuriousGeorge
I took delivery on my Tungsten Gray GT last friday, and of course it rained the following monday. I couldn't bear to have my brand new car dirty so I laid low a couple days to make sure the weather was done and took it through a carwash. After rubbing off the remainder of the water spots the damn dryers missed, I noticed two very small nicks in the hood of my BRAND NEW CAR! [:@]
I don't know if they were there before I had it washed...they may have even been there before I took delivery. At any rate, I called the parts counter at the dealership and they claim to have '06 Tungsten Silver touchup paint which I didn't even know existed, so I'm thinking it's actually mine. They can cross reference the vin to ensure it is the correct paint.
My question is this: After I touch it up, shouldn't I put some sort of clear coat over it to protect it?
I took delivery on my Tungsten Gray GT last friday, and of course it rained the following monday. I couldn't bear to have my brand new car dirty so I laid low a couple days to make sure the weather was done and took it through a carwash. After rubbing off the remainder of the water spots the damn dryers missed, I noticed two very small nicks in the hood of my BRAND NEW CAR! [:@]
I don't know if they were there before I had it washed...they may have even been there before I took delivery. At any rate, I called the parts counter at the dealership and they claim to have '06 Tungsten Silver touchup paint which I didn't even know existed, so I'm thinking it's actually mine. They can cross reference the vin to ensure it is the correct paint.
My question is this: After I touch it up, shouldn't I put some sort of clear coat over it to protect it?
05-25-2006, 09:42 PM
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RE: OH NOES! Scratches on the hood!
Never take the Mustang to a car wash. By washing the car yourself, you'll not only be making sure there are no scratches, but you will also discover any paint chips from daily driving.
05-26-2006, 02:35 AM
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RE: OH NOES! Scratches on the hood!
2nd the hand washing.... Hadnt washed mine in a week and half, and she is dirty! But I'd rather her be dirty than let those monsters get a hold of her with their spinning brushes, cheap soap, and crappy dryers!! Lol....HAND WASH FOR ME!!
Cory
I'm so meticulus with my car....only I wash it, no one else is allowed to touch it, until drying time, then my dad can help me dry it lol....
Cory
I'm so meticulus with my car....only I wash it, no one else is allowed to touch it, until drying time, then my dad can help me dry it lol....
