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Cleaning up an eyesore

Posted: July 24th, 2011, 12:12 am
by Calg_93GS
So when I purchased my MX3, the previous owner had put a bumper sticker on the trunk lid right by the key hole. Unfortunately, when she tried to remove the sticker, it took a huge chunk of paint with it, since then its been an eyesore to me every time I look at the back end of the car. Decided today to do something about it...

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spoiler take off, used an old large towel as a drop sheet for the bumper/lights
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little bit of rust that I found when I took the spoiler off
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bit more rust, nothing major
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closeup of the missing paint :(
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window taped up, first coat of paint on
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closeup of the spot where the paint was missing from, 2nd or 3rd coat cant remember
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everything back together
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all done... so SO much better.. lol :D

Re: Cleaning up an eyesore

Posted: July 24th, 2011, 3:50 am
by MrMazda92
Ahhh, the simple beauty of a white paintjob ;D Touchups like that are a breeze as far as blending goes... You did a fine job! =)

I'll bet you park backwards in your driveway just so you can see it first now huh? I would. 8)

I'm debating a DIY paintjob on my car now... You guys keep wowing me with yours... I might have to take the plunge.

Re: Cleaning up an eyesore

Posted: July 24th, 2011, 7:47 am
by DeadMaker
Great job..
The white colour fit great in our cars..

Re: Cleaning up an eyesore

Posted: July 24th, 2011, 11:44 am
by mitmaks
Looks good