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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-24-2016, 08:59 PM
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Glass "Dam"
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Mr.ac
Same story I had with my mr2. The new rubber they...
Same story I had with my mr2. The new rubber they put peeled off after a month. Ended up going with a local shop for about $50 less.
The horror stories I hear from NorCal about safelite is just...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-24-2016, 02:59 PM
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Glass "Dam"
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Posted By
Braces
I cannot stand Safelite. They should have done...
I cannot stand Safelite. They should have done it correctly the 1st time. I had them fix a small rock chip. Not impressive. Good luck.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-24-2016, 12:07 PM
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Glass "Dam"
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Posted By
extrashaky
I agree you should make them fix it. You should...
I agree you should make them fix it. You should get what you overpaid for.
And next time I'd find someone other than Safelite. I've replaced the windshield on my BRZ twice. The first time it was...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-24-2016, 02:18 AM
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Glass "Dam"
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Posted By
humfrz
I believe I'd take it back and have them insert...
I believe I'd take it back and have them insert that piece. Even though it may not leak now, it could leak on down the road. Also, it may be cushioning the glass, so it won't rattle or crack.
...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-13-2016, 09:47 AM
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Paint
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spitfire481
ICES is not an actual paint code for any...
ICES is not an actual paint code for any manufacturer. They probably just typed something to fill that field in.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-13-2016, 03:32 AM
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Paint
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Mr.ac
So what's the problem? If you where to get a...
So what's the problem? If you where to get a repair painted again they would use any paint code to blend it in.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-12-2016, 09:34 PM
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Paint
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Tcoat
Actually the Hot Lava is a pearl! Look under you...
Actually the Hot Lava is a pearl! Look under you hood for what the base looks like without the pearl. Yep that is the actual "colour" of the paint.
If you order something like a spoiler then it...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-12-2016, 09:22 PM
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Paint
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humfrz
Well, now, like Tcoat elaborated on, they have...
Well, now, like Tcoat elaborated on, they have these handy little instruments called spectrophotometers (yes, the smaller, handheld version of what was in the old chemistry labs).
Now, back in the...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-12-2016, 08:24 PM
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Paint
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Ratez
As cars age their paint changes due to...
As cars age their paint changes due to weathering.
They use a tool on your car to determine what colour gets used.
At least thats what I'm told.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-12-2016, 03:56 PM
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Paint
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Tcoat
I don't know I never asked because I didn't care....
I don't know I never asked because I didn't care. The colour matched perfectly and that was all that mattered. They will custom mix paint to match the colour your car is now so the code does not mean...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-12-2016, 09:39 AM
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Paint
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Tcoat
Don't get to wrapped up in what the code numbers...
Don't get to wrapped up in what the code numbers are. The Toyota/Subaru code may be different then the exact same colour used in the aftermarket. When a car is repainted at a shop they do not use the...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-06-2016, 10:35 AM
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Paint Repair
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stevesnj
Its the base color with no clear. Thats the...
Its the base color with no clear. Thats the actual color of the lava, clear coating makes it way better.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-05-2016, 09:14 PM
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Paint Repair
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Tcoat
For those that do not have access to a lava (you...
For those that do not have access to a lava (you have my pity) here is what we mean.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-03-2016, 09:52 AM
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Toyota to scrap Scion brand, but FR-S will become a Toyota!
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extrashaky
I'm not sad at all. I hate Scion. Good riddance....
I'm not sad at all. I hate Scion. Good riddance. The FR-S should have been a Toyota all along.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-23-2016, 07:27 PM
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Please help me save my baby!
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Posted By
Tcoat
You can't (I was going to mention that anyway)...
You can't (I was going to mention that anyway) since they are made for a very specific application system. The after market paints are actually better anyway since they are exempt for the VOC...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-23-2016, 06:48 PM
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Please help me save my baby!
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Posted By
Tcoat
A modern body shop can put things back to within...
A modern body shop can put things back to within microns of factory spec. There are cars that come off the line that are not within microns of factory spec. I am not "sugar coating" anything. Every...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-23-2016, 12:05 PM
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Please help me save my baby!
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Posted By
Ashikabi
People break their toys when they aren't careful....
People break their toys when they aren't careful. Drive it like your Corolla and you'll be just as safe. Drive it like a toy and you might wreck it too. But what's the point of a toy if you can't...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-19-2016, 10:27 AM
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Vandalism! Rocks had been thrown!
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Posted By
fumanchu1
Yeah, I'd suggest doing like another said and set...
Yeah, I'd suggest doing like another said and set yourself up a movement activated camera or something of the sorts and potentially catch the ahole doing this. Then if it is him you can either report...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-18-2016, 02:00 PM
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Vandalism! Rocks had been thrown!
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fumanchu1
E-thuggin will not impress anyone in the...
E-thuggin will not impress anyone in the slightest, and from the looks of the OP's post it doesn't seem like he actually saw who threw the rock, so what is he going to do, beat the shit out of...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
01-16-2016, 12:37 PM
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Carbon Fiber
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Posted By
Gunman
Resins are getting more UV stable, but still not...
Resins are getting more UV stable, but still not perfect.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-16-2016, 10:23 AM
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Vandalism! Rocks had been thrown!
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10,271
Posted By
FRSBRZGT86FAN
Nope, it is it's own battery that charges when...
Nope, it is it's own battery that charges when the car is running
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
01-16-2016, 05:08 AM
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3
Carbon Fiber
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1,080
Posted By
_gt86_user
Yup it sure will, will take a hefty clear coat...
Yup it sure will, will take a hefty clear coat and maintenance to keep it glossy if the car sits outside most of the time.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-16-2016, 04:30 AM
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Hyper Blue Scratch Help
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4,313
Posted By
Sarlacc
No problem :-) I know nothing about cf, not my...
No problem :-)
I know nothing about cf, not my thing.
good luck :-)
Forum:
Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-16-2016, 02:55 AM
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Hyper Blue Scratch Help
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Posted By
Sarlacc
This is my GT86, yes. On my car the orange peel...
This is my GT86, yes.
On my car the orange peel was already much worse in some areas (doors, fenders and quarter panels), and those got painted, so I'm happy.
On my car you can't tell which panels...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-15-2016, 11:58 PM
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32
Vandalism! Rocks had been thrown!
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10,271
Posted By
FRSBRZGT86FAN
Suggestion here, dashcam with Cellink battery B...
Suggestion here, dashcam with Cellink battery B or Lukas LV 530 UPS so you can have some surveillance and such when the car is off over night or unattended while your off at work for up to 12 hours....
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-15-2016, 07:22 PM
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19
Hyper Blue Scratch Help
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4,313
Posted By
Sarlacc
I've had most of my car repainted due to small...
I've had most of my car repainted due to small scratches all around, and I'm pleased to say that it looks better than new!
It was done through my dealer, I think they handed it over to a body shop.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-15-2016, 07:16 AM
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32
Vandalism! Rocks had been thrown!
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10,271
Posted By
RichardsFRS
Had it been me, the story would have been ...
Had it been me, the story would have been
Some jerk threw rocks at my car , after I got out of jail.....
Cus I would'a beat the hell out of that jerk
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-12-2016, 09:56 PM
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Vandalism! Rocks had been thrown!
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10,271
Posted By
Estey
Not only is it worth keeping, but the resale...
Not only is it worth keeping, but the resale value for a high mileage frs plummets :bonk: lmao. Don't get me wrong though, I still hate to see new scratches, and I absolutely lose it when I see door...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-12-2016, 02:06 PM
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Vandalism! Rocks had been thrown!
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10,271
Posted By
Estey
Trust me it gets easier, but your car will get...
Trust me it gets easier, but your car will get worse... 2nd law of thermodynamics my friend. I've had my car for 85k, and its been through the wringer unfortunately :cry: but it is my daily, and i...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-08-2016, 04:32 PM
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Vandalism! Rocks had been thrown!
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10,271
Posted By
humfrz
DANG, there, pLaydEad86 ....... I would just hit...
DANG, there, pLaydEad86 ....... I would just hit it with a dab of touch up paint, then wax over it ....... and call it good ...... :thumbsup:
I'll betcha you're the only one who notices it...
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