What would you do?
I know this would be the perfect time for a new color but I actually like the oem NBP, and I just feel like going a custom color is only if you have a heavily modified car
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Well I would want them to feel like they wasted their time, because now my car will have a new paint job. That's probably the most I can do to them since I don't know who they are. If they ever come back and see my car fixed up(or if they know me personally they will find out on FB or here on Azine), they'll just know that I can overcome this frustration and that their immature and illegal act will not put me down and in fact my car will come out even better 
But I have definitely changed my parking situation to avoid any more situations like this.
I will definitely be working with the body shop so they know what I'm expecting and I do plan to prep it for them a bit by removing some window trims, door handles, etc for them. Not saying I don't trust the shop or anything but I just like it knowing that I am putting everything back on with oem bolts/screws in the right place.
But I have definitely changed my parking situation to avoid any more situations like this.
I will definitely be working with the body shop so they know what I'm expecting and I do plan to prep it for them a bit by removing some window trims, door handles, etc for them. Not saying I don't trust the shop or anything but I just like it knowing that I am putting everything back on with oem bolts/screws in the right place.
^umm no, that was not me. my car was never stolen.
but I do know who that is, it's another member here on the forum also with a black tl-s
here's the thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/stolen-07-tl-s-nbp-san-gabriel-valley-la-%2A%2Aupdate-car-recovered-lojack-ftw%2A%2A-880518/
but I do know who that is, it's another member here on the forum also with a black tl-s
here's the thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/stolen-07-tl-s-nbp-san-gabriel-valley-la-%2A%2Aupdate-car-recovered-lojack-ftw%2A%2A-880518/
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^umm no, that was not me. my car was never stolen.
but I do know who that is, it's another member here on the forum also with a black tl-s
here's the thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=880518
but I do know who that is, it's another member here on the forum also with a black tl-s
here's the thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=880518
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I am a Painter in the Auto Body business going on 15 years. Whomever told you they were going to spot weld and wipe the holes is nuts. First, I would keep the car and fix it. Second, Demand they put skins on all the damaged panels that have holes. Third, if the job is done at a reputable shop and done properly, you will be happy you kept it. Just my
I am a Painter in the Auto Body business going on 15 years. Whomever told you they were going to spot weld and wipe the holes is nuts. First, I would keep the car and fix it. Second, Demand they put skins on all the damaged panels that have holes. Third, if the job is done at a reputable shop and done properly, you will be happy you kept it. Just my
I have friends who bought salvaged title cars. I think it's just the paper title itself will say it's salvaged and it will show on DMV, and obviously insurance will give a lot less value to a salvage car, but other than that buying and selling should still be the same process
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OMG... I was thinking the same thing. Figure out if it was something you did to someone and it was retaliation. Doesn't matter whether you get it totalled out, repaint, etc. If you dont fix the issue that was the cause of the problem, they'll be looking for their next chance to F-up your car you work hard for. Before I did ANYTHING, I'd buy a video cam to watch the car.
People's cars get keyed and vandalized every day. I would say 95% of the people don't get caught because it happens so quick and no one usually has any evidence. It's a cowardly act and that's why they do it. If someone really has a problem with me, they can talk to me in person. If they want to vandalize my car, I'm just going to get a laugh out of it because it shows how immature and scared they are.
This is why insurance exists, so people will be covered from vandalism acts. Worrying about this is like worrying about getting into a car accident. If it happens, then it happens, and just go through insurance.
I wouldn't waste my time figuring out who these pests are. I alrdy filed a police report, if anyone wants to "figure it out" go for it lol.
This is why insurance exists, so people will be covered from vandalism acts. Worrying about this is like worrying about getting into a car accident. If it happens, then it happens, and just go through insurance.
I wouldn't waste my time figuring out who these pests are. I alrdy filed a police report, if anyone wants to "figure it out" go for it lol.
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I am a Painter in the Auto Body business going on 15 years. Whomever told you they were going to spot weld and wipe the holes is nuts. First, I would keep the car and fix it. Second, Demand they put skins on all the damaged panels that have holes. Third, if the job is done at a reputable shop and done properly, you will be happy you kept it. Just my
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really sux to hear man you seem like such a cool dude (through the computer), hope it all works out.
i agree on the skins. i just got my drivers door painted from a lil fender bender and went to my guy our family has used forever and you can still see that body work has been done. mines SSM but still the same on NBP. he does great work but if your are anal about your car like i am you can tell.
hope it all works out for you and i hope who did it gets their shit all fukd up!! karma is a bitch!!
i agree on the skins. i just got my drivers door painted from a lil fender bender and went to my guy our family has used forever and you can still see that body work has been done. mines SSM but still the same on NBP. he does great work but if your are anal about your car like i am you can tell.
hope it all works out for you and i hope who did it gets their shit all fukd up!! karma is a bitch!!
car de-trimmed ready for repaint. the lower window trims were a PITA to remove and I will be re-wrapping them during this time since they are kinda faded.
I removed:
hood chrome trim
front grille
front bumper air intake ducts
foglights
all 4 lower window trims
all 4 sidemarkers
both side mirror led blinkers
door sills
front lip
rear lip
side skirts(not shown)
decklid spoiler(not shown)
Acura trunk badge
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I removed:
hood chrome trim
front grille
front bumper air intake ducts
foglights
all 4 lower window trims
all 4 sidemarkers
both side mirror led blinkers
door sills
front lip
rear lip
side skirts(not shown)
decklid spoiler(not shown)
Acura trunk badge
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I haven't commented on this as I didn't see the thread- good job saving your car- she's a beauty! It would be a shame to total such a nice ride. Paint looks fantastic! Hopefully Karma will catch up with the douche(s) who did the original damage to the car.