synth19

man, this sux...I was washing my car today, and I noticed like 3-4 small paint chips on my bumper, it's not that noticable, but it's really annoying. For those of you who have used the touch up paint, how does it look after application? Is there any technique to make it look as smooth as original? thanks

g

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'01 Silver::TYPE-S
::Navi/Spoiler::
::Comptech Springs::
::18x8ADR Enigma & Toyos
::35%tint all around
::type-s license frame
::Muds
::Acura Winter Mats

j_o_e_y

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'01 3.2CL-S (BLACK <> EBONY) W/ NAVIGAT. KIT
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~ REAR SPOILER ~ ** ~ ACURA NOSE GUARD BRA ~
~ GOLD EMBLEM KIT + GRILLE ~ ** ~ ROOF VISOR ~
~ MUD GUARDS ~ ** ~ WOOD TRIM KIT ~
~ MAHOGANY SHIFT KNOB~
~ CARGO NET ~ ** ~ WHEEL LOCKS ~
~ 35% METALLIC CHROME TINT (all doors) ~
~ V-1 RADAR DETECTOR W/ REMOTE ~
~ MOTOROLA HANDSFREE PRO-INSTALL PHONE KIT ~
~ ALPINE 350W AMP - W/ 12" XTANT SPEAKER ~
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Joey's Mistress

Nashua_Night_Hawk

I am fed up with this paint horror. I just stopped freakin out about it. I had a ding on my trunk lid, passanger door. paid $130 to fix it. Yesterday I noticed I got another new ding with 2 scratches... sucks big time, huh. I tried to polish it out, 1 small scrath was removed the other did not. Of course the ding is there, the irony it is in the almost the same place as the one removed 2-3 months ago!

I will stop looking for a while. In 2-3 years if the paint loook too bad. I may pay $500 and get new black coat baby, this time done nicely, not that kind of Bull Shit from Acura, Comm'on Acura, 1-step coat.....!

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Black, Eboney, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks.
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards,
- Winter mats,
- Trunk liner,
- Acura Spoiler.
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.

Al Uminum

I have a white car. When I get a chip its black underneath so it's obvious. I don't remember where (Edmunds?), but the best advice I got regarding touchup paint is to use something very small, like a toothpick, to apply the paint, thin layer by thin layer. Clean the area with alcohol and then put down a layer of paint. Let dry. Do it again if necessary. Then wax.

Can the painted spots be noticed easily? Nup. At least not on a white.

Good luck …

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"01" CL Type-S
White\Black
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
Navigation System
Burlwood Shifter
Guards+Fenderwell Trim
Smokers Package
My Car

synth19

I'm actually in Addison IL (western sub), the paint chips are actually located in the front bumper, no dings or anything like that on the sides... I NEVER park next to any cars at work or when I go out, and if I do park next to a car (in the worst case sceanario), I make sure the car next to me is as nice as my CL. hehe..

I guess I shouldnt sweat the paint chips, it's inevitable. I dont want to put a bra on the car either, I personally dont like that look with a silver car (too much contrast). I'm sure it looks better on a black car.

thanks

g

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'01 Silver::TYPE-S
::Navi/Spoiler::
::Comptech Springs::
::18x8ADR Enigma & Toyos
::35%tint all around
::type-s license frame
::Muds
::Acura Winter Mats

bc01cls

They do suck don't they??!! First one hurts the most. If you are patient (as I am not!), apply touch up paint and allow it to harden thoroughly. Then, wet sand it with #2000 paper, CAREFULLY, bringing the touch up paint area (which will be a little higher and bumpier) level with the car's finish. Finally, use polishing compound to remove any fine scratches made by oversanding the area and to finish smoothing the area out. That works about the best, but you have to be REALLY careful not to sand too hard. Patience!!!!

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CL-S PDG, TR Typhoon Wheels, Solaris 9005, guards, nose mask, V-1 & remote.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...493&p=31386570

Mike

2 coats of paint on the CL. woopee.

http://www.acura.com/engineering/eng_paint.asp



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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech:Headers, Springs & Sways
Muds
Wheel locks
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car

tel1sps

I'm still thinking about the 3M or Xpel clear bra's. Don't want to deal with the chips anymore......

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

CO-CL-S

Actually it says and so on after two coats. Does anyone know how many layers of paint they put on the CL-S?

"What follows is a complex procedure of applying a layer of paint, baking it in a low temperature oven, washing, drying, more paint, another session in the oven and so on."

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Eat Safe, Use Condiments
red CL-S, non-Nav

soopa

Both the TL & CL have a 2-coat, 1-bake paint process.

The MDX has a 5-coat, 4-bake process...

And the RL has a 4-coat, 4-bake paint process.

this is all rather pathetic considering Mercedes has a 8-coat, 8-bake paint process.

and BMW has something like 7 coats.

The MDX is the only Acura with a exceptable paint process.

Even ignoring the paint process... the paint itself is pretty shitty on Acuras. I think Acura has one of the most un-pure black paints I've ever seen... nothing like the deep dark super black of Lexus.


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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fog Lights
Aftermarket Black Wood Trim Kit

tankmonkey

it appears, according to the acura website, that all acuras have at least 2 bakes, and 2 color coats, in addition to the clear.

wish they'd be a little more specific, though



[This message has been edited by tankmonkey (edited 02-27-2001).]

Chrisbert

Try this site for touch up tips...
http://www.web-cars.com/detail/touchup.html

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01 CL-S San Marino Red/Black, K&N drop in, no nav, rear wing, otherwise stock thus far, has an appetite for Bavarian cars.