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Originally Posted by ChrismanTSX
I was also looking at the 3M clear bra, because the paint is really fragile. Where did you have it done?
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Originally Posted by ebell
Me, on parc la fontaine and sherbrooke area.
My car was parked and the guy got my rear bumper trying to parallel park behind my car. I was lucky getting him before he drove away. I didn't actually see him damaging my car, but there was fresh paint on his front bumper and the height matched. And police was involved at the scene later on, and the guy who "hit" my car never denied.
I guess he's settling a payment options with my insurance company. I have 0% liability b/c my car was parked tight in the space
What did ur insurance tell u?
My car was parked and the guy got my rear bumper trying to parallel park behind my car. I was lucky getting him before he drove away. I didn't actually see him damaging my car, but there was fresh paint on his front bumper and the height matched. And police was involved at the scene later on, and the guy who "hit" my car never denied.
I guess he's settling a payment options with my insurance company. I have 0% liability b/c my car was parked tight in the space
What did ur insurance tell u?
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Originally Posted by Overtaxed
I had mine done in Mississauga, at a chipguard place (chipguard.com). Significantly less expensive than the place in the Tri-Cities. (250 versus 450) I dunno why.... less competition? They also gave me the rear view mirrors for free. So far, I have absolutely no complaints.
I see they can ship the kit to install yourself. Is this something that I should be able to do?
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Originally Posted by ChrismanTSX
Thanks for the info... At least, I have a price to compare to when I get quotes.
I see they can ship the kit to install yourself. Is this something that I should be able to do?
I see they can ship the kit to install yourself. Is this something that I should be able to do?
I'm a klutz, so didn't even want to try.
Don't know if I specified:
$250 for hood, fenders (and they threw in rear view mirrors)
Getting the bumper done as well will increase the cost significantly.
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Definitely let them do it for you. Clearbra installation is not something easy, trust me.
I have it on my entire hood + a piller + fender + front roof on my corolla XRS for $550 (that's right i don't have any acura but like to lurk around cause you guys have good info) I did it with trimsign http://www.trimsign.com/ (located on Hymus, so not too far from your neighborhood i guess, btw I live in pierrefonds.
I have it on my entire hood + a piller + fender + front roof on my corolla XRS for $550 (that's right i don't have any acura but like to lurk around cause you guys have good info) I did it with trimsign http://www.trimsign.com/ (located on Hymus, so not too far from your neighborhood i guess, btw I live in pierrefonds.
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Originally Posted by wkl_lau
Definitely let them do it for you. Clearbra installation is not something easy, trust me.
I have it on my entire hood + a piller + fender + front roof on my corolla XRS for $550 (that's right i don't have any acura but like to lurk around cause you guys have good info) I did it with trimsign http://www.trimsign.com/ (located on Hymus, so not too far from your neighborhood i guess, btw I live in pierrefonds.
I have it on my entire hood + a piller + fender + front roof on my corolla XRS for $550 (that's right i don't have any acura but like to lurk around cause you guys have good info) I did it with trimsign http://www.trimsign.com/ (located on Hymus, so not too far from your neighborhood i guess, btw I live in pierrefonds.
How do you like your XRS?
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Originally Posted by Overtaxed
I read it requires skill++.....
I'm a klutz, so didn't even want to try.
Don't know if I specified:
$250 for hood, fenders (and they threw in rear view mirrors)
Getting the bumper done as well will increase the cost significantly.
I'm a klutz, so didn't even want to try.
Don't know if I specified:
$250 for hood, fenders (and they threw in rear view mirrors)
Getting the bumper done as well will increase the cost significantly.
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Originally Posted by wkl_lau
Definitely let them do it for you. Clearbra installation is not something easy, trust me.
I have it on my entire hood + a piller + fender + front roof on my corolla XRS for $550 (that's right i don't have any acura but like to lurk around cause you guys have good info) I did it with trimsign http://www.trimsign.com/ (located on Hymus, so not too far from your neighborhood i guess, btw I live in pierrefonds.
I have it on my entire hood + a piller + fender + front roof on my corolla XRS for $550 (that's right i don't have any acura but like to lurk around cause you guys have good info) I did it with trimsign http://www.trimsign.com/ (located on Hymus, so not too far from your neighborhood i guess, btw I live in pierrefonds.
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Originally Posted by Overtaxed
Welcome. I have such a soft spot for the Toyota Corolla... If I had money to burn, I'd have one in my driveway (3rd car), just for nostalgic reasons (I really loved that car and still do.)
How do you like your XRS?
How do you like your XRS?
As for the car I love the engine, drive normally it's like any other corolla, but once you hit lift @6k rpm it feels like a totally different car (u honda people should this better than me). The clutch, however, feels strange and too sudden. Also since they firm up the suspension the ride is more bumpy. With the porthole here in montreal sometimes it feels like you got beaten up after driving.
And BTW, this is another place you guys can try for clear bra: http://www.ultracar.com/
They do other services, but for clear bra I prefer trimsign.
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Originally Posted by wkl_lau
And BTW, this is another place you guys can try for clear bra: http://www.ultracar.com/
They do other services, but for clear bra I prefer trimsign.
They do other services, but for clear bra I prefer trimsign.
As for the XRS, sounds almost like a VTEC. The TSX really goes at 6100 rpm, but below, the engine feels pretty much a 4-cyl Accord.
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As for the XRS, sounds almost like a VTEC. The TSX really goes at 6100 rpm, but below, the engine feels pretty much a 4-cyl Accord.
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Finally
After a month of discussing with the people responsible for the ding in my door, they decided not to pay for the damage, and let the insurance deal with that. So, a few weeks later, my baby is finally in the shop, getting some cosmetic surgery.
I'm picking her up tomorrow, after 3 days of driving a rental Dodge Dakota 4x4. I would have normally been upset, but given the 10 inches of snow we just received, I'm not going to complain.
This being said, I hope they did a good job with the repair and that she'll be as good as new!
I'm picking her up tomorrow, after 3 days of driving a rental Dodge Dakota 4x4. I would have normally been upset, but given the 10 inches of snow we just received, I'm not going to complain.
This being said, I hope they did a good job with the repair and that she'll be as good as new!
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What year Dak did they give you? I have a 2000, and so far have had no problemes with it. Its a GREAT truck, and the 4.7L v8 really gets it. I had to use the 4x4 this last week, sure am glad I have it.
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Originally Posted by ChrismanTSX
Here is a view of most of the door panel:
and a close up of the damage:
and a close up of the damage:
Assuming the pictures aren't unrepresentative of the real damage, it looks like that could've been taken care of using paintless dent repair.
I've had tons of really bad dents/dings pulled out and buffed for less than $100 per panel.
Sorry about your incident. Look on the bright side, at least your wife doesn't give you dings on a monthly basis in your own garage.
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Originally Posted by kennungesser
What year Dak did they give you? I have a 2000, and so far have had no problemes with it. Its a GREAT truck, and the 4.7L v8 really gets it. I had to use the 4x4 this last week, sure am glad I have it.
Loved the 4x4 in the snow: we got 8 inches of snow, so it was great to have the 4x4!
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Originally Posted by Black_6spd
Just a thought....
Assuming the pictures aren't unrepresentative of the real damage, it looks like that could've been taken care of using paintless dent repair.
I've had tons of really bad dents/dings pulled out and buffed for less than $100 per panel.
Sorry about your incident. Look on the bright side, at least your wife doesn't give you dings on a monthly basis in your own garage.
Assuming the pictures aren't unrepresentative of the real damage, it looks like that could've been taken care of using paintless dent repair.
I've had tons of really bad dents/dings pulled out and buffed for less than $100 per panel.
Sorry about your incident. Look on the bright side, at least your wife doesn't give you dings on a monthly basis in your own garage.
Hmmm... if my wife gave me dings on a monthly basis, I'd be pissed!!!
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She's baaaaaack!
Picked up my car on Thursday. Looks as beautiful as ever; they really did a good job on the paint! Can't see any of the indentation anymore, she looks like new!
Back to parking the hell away from anyone, at the end of the parking lots, and hoping nothing like this will happen to her again!
Back to parking the hell away from anyone, at the end of the parking lots, and hoping nothing like this will happen to her again!
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Congrats!! Glad to hear everything worked out for you. Also nice to see you liked the truck, lol. Unfortunately, you are correct about it being a gas hog. Thank God it only takes 87oct.
At the time I bought the Acura, none of the Dodge cars did anything for me. For the price anyway. And after comparing both Dodge and Acura build quality, there really wasn't a comparison. Too bad, But I am sure glad I didn't get that Rams head tatoo, lol.
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At the time I bought the Acura, none of the Dodge cars did anything for me. For the price anyway. And after comparing both Dodge and Acura build quality, there really wasn't a comparison. Too bad, But I am sure glad I didn't get that Rams head tatoo, lol.
Ken
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Congrats on the repair turning out well. Nothing pisses me off more than door dings. Three+ years for me and not a ding yet *knocks on wood* Here's hoping for more
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Originally Posted by ChrismanTSX
After a month of discussing with the people responsible for the ding in my door, they decided not to pay for the damage, and let the insurance deal with that. So, a few weeks later, my baby is finally in the shop, getting some cosmetic surgery.
I'm picking her up tomorrow, after 3 days of driving a rental Dodge Dakota 4x4. I would have normally been upset, but given the 10 inches of snow we just received, I'm not going to complain.
This being said, I hope they did a good job with the repair and that she'll be as good as new!
I'm picking her up tomorrow, after 3 days of driving a rental Dodge Dakota 4x4. I would have normally been upset, but given the 10 inches of snow we just received, I'm not going to complain.
This being said, I hope they did a good job with the repair and that she'll be as good as new!
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Originally Posted by waTSX
Congrats on the repair turning out well. Nothing pisses me off more than door dings. Three+ years for me and not a ding yet *knocks on wood* Here's hoping for more
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Originally Posted by mypoorTSX
You're so lucky to have caught that person! I didn't know who hit me so I have to pay $300 to fix the bumper or leave it as others suggested.
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