Drove my 2017 86 AT last week, crashed

[Tokay444]

Originally Posted by zaockle

I don't think I will feel that way. I love my car so much. Yeah, it sucks that this has happened, but it's a story. As long as the car isn't deemed unsafe to drive, I don't see the problem. If anything, it resets the front end because my bumper/hood/fenders had some paint chips from spirited driving on the mountain pass.

Wait till you see the new paint, and how quickly it deteriorates before you make a judgement.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tokay444

Wait till you see the new paint, and how quickly it deteriorates before you make a judgement.

DANG, Tokay444, you sure are being a Debbie downer.

The OP lives in California, not Canada, where ya'll use fermented beet juice mixed with sulfuric acid and salt, on your roads during the winter ......





humfrz

[Summerwolf]

What did the total repair bill come out to?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by zaockle

Got the car back. It looks amazing and runs exactly as it always has. ......

Glad you got your car back. It looks good!

Now, be aware of college aged girls driving cars ....... or not driving cars ......


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Tokay444

Wait till you see the new paint, and how quickly it deteriorates before you make a judgement.

Disagree. A well done aftermarket paintjob should be far better than the OEM. They are not tied to the same VOC requirements that new are and can use a more flexible and durable coating. Of course if the prep work isn't done properly then it does not mater how good the paint is.

[Tokay444]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Disagree. A well done aftermarket paintjob should be far better than the OEM. They are not tied to the same VOC requirements that new are and can use a more flexible and durable coating. Of course if the prep work isn't done properly then it does not mater how good the paint is.

Only time will tell.