alms_lefko

In my condo we have valet trash pickup everynight... I park in the SAME spot every night

Last night I saw the guys pick up trash, walk by my car and the bag brush against the side of the car, I thought... I hope that didn't scratch anything.

This morning I took a look, a NICE 5 inch scrach in the pasengers door. Tried to use a little polish, helped a little, but its too deep

Looks like I'll need a professional buff. Ive never had one so I guess its about that time to get her shinny again anyways!?

PracTTical

but have someone who knows what theyre doing do it for you, unless you know how to use one...


it's a super dangerous procedure.

alms_lefko

body shop charges I think around $130 for a full detail... I'll have them do it

PracTTical

full details normally go for 5-800... they should take 1-3 days.

alms_lefko

the right side front fender 'sings' a bit as they put it, has a gritty feel like some type of overspray touched it

He did say the word 'buff' to get it soft and smooth to the touch, and said the $130 price...

I'll have to check with him again, but its a VERY high end shop always with 'crashed' tracked ferraris and such in there

when i brought my B5 A4 in when i took out the guard rail with it i was BY FAR the 'cheapest' car in there :-P

roadyTT

If the words "surface correction" aren't involved...leave

alms_lefko

im now MORE pissed off at the trash people now that i'm starting to see what this will cost me

but its nothing i can fight with them over... i have no proof

time to find a new spot to park

TTQ2k2

Ha! valet trash pick-up...that's hilarious! please accept my condolences on the stratch.

ClarkSJ

Run your fingernail over it. If it catches, it is likely so deep it cannot be buffed out

alms_lefko

what the hell is the point of paying HOA fees if the scratch my car!!