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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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At first there was an itty bitty little scratch in the clear coat... Now it's all grown up! This sucker is about a foot long and 4 inches wide! I know I should've done something sooner, but I kept forgetting about it.. YIKES... Well I need help please I really want to avoid the dealership and their OUT OF THIS WORLD prices! Any ideas on how I could fix this myself? Thank you!
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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At first there was an itty bitty little scratch in the clear coat... Now it's all grown up! This sucker is about a foot long and 4 inches wide! I know I should've done something sooner, but I kept forgetting about it.. YIKES... Well I need help please I really want to avoid the dealership and their OUT OF THIS WORLD prices! Any ideas on how I could fix this myself? Thank you!
Find a good local body-shop. Unfortunately it's not that uncommon on the TT. My 2001 has a couple of spots including most of the drivers side door mirror.
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 04:09 AM
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Thank you for replying... and now that you mention it, I have the same problem on the mirror! I may just use some top coat nail polish
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 06:21 AM
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You can do this yourself with elbow grease and patience. Try the Duplicolor web site for a "how to". I wouldn't have recommended this 5 years ago, but the paints have gotten really good. Depending on the size and placement of your issue, you may be able to fix it for under $100.

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Originally Posted by Audi TT Girl
Thank you for replying... and now that you mention it, I have the same problem on the mirror! I may just use some top coat nail polish
I would agree with AudiMick, just find a good local detailing shop and they will do an excellent job. I had the same problem, with multiple scratches on the bonnet, mirror and roof. I took it to a reputable local detailing shop spent $100 and 3 hours later the car was like new, scratches gone, fully doubled waxed and hand washed. It was well worth it.

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