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« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2008, 08:21:12 AM » |
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Think I will too!  Stinks that we live in the 21st century and paint hasn't been made indestructable (unless you want a paint job worth 3 times our car value) yet. Bras and touch up paint unite for the fight!  Ryeguy it stinks to have ours prone too! Thanks  |
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« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2008, 09:34:44 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2008, 09:36:03 AM » |
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I was reading a thread on scionlife about this issue and there are a lot of folks on there who complain that after only the first few thousand miles, the front end is all chipped up. Hypotheses are that it's due to the big, flat front end and/or cheap paint.
I thought that was only on the Gen1 xbs or at least I hope! Not that I want xb1s to chip but I thought our different design would help as it did with the new windshield slant. Sorry to hear. Hope this is not going to be a problem with gold or any other color box.  Unfortunately, the thread I was talking about was in the "xB 2nd gen owner's lounge", so it's happening with xB2's too. I think when I go to pick up my ride, I'm going to invest in a bottle of touch-up paint. Maybe even the clear coat bra???. I'm thinking it's gonna suck hitting the touch up every week! |
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« Reply #18 on: April 22, 2008, 10:03:14 PM » |
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mine has a couple of scuff marks on it now and its just made it over 1000 miles, there is so much crap on the roads around here getting kicked up when driving so its impossible for it to not happen. I have a good detailer though, so its going into his shop soon to get buffed out. plus the dealer cleaned it and its got swirl marks on it so he will get it all pretty again
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« Reply #19 on: April 23, 2008, 11:59:41 AM » |
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i try to keep mine waxed up, especially the hood and front bumpers - i got a nice coat of paste wax on there and it feels like glass!!  |
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« Reply #20 on: May 08, 2008, 02:12:15 PM » |
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Yeah I almost cried when I saw the first paint chip. It isnt big and you can barely even see it. But I know it is there. But I guess unless I am going to garage the car it is going to get them here and there.
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« Reply #21 on: May 08, 2008, 09:36:32 PM » |
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touch up paint is now available. I've got 2 on order.
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« Reply #23 on: May 09, 2008, 12:16:05 AM » |
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no gold rush mica listed on that site mrbill. Oh well, it's only 7 and some change from the dealer. It's just a 2 hour round trip to go get it.
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« Reply #24 on: May 09, 2008, 05:14:50 PM » |
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Just ordered mine yesterday. Should show up sometime while I am in Nevada, so I will pick it up later.
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« Reply #25 on: May 09, 2008, 05:33:18 PM » |
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How much did it cost you?
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« Reply #26 on: May 09, 2008, 07:26:26 PM » |
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How much did it cost you?
I don't know. My dealer just orders it and when I get it then I pay for it. |
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« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2008, 09:54:42 PM » |
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How much did it cost you?
about $8 each |
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« Reply #28 on: May 10, 2008, 12:14:18 PM » |
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Got my first chip today on the driver side rear door, only two weeks after delivery, about 800 miles.  Any tips on applying touch up paint? I'm going out to buy a bottle today. |
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« Reply #29 on: June 06, 2008, 09:47:54 AM » |
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Man! After coming out of the car wash yesterday, I jumped out to dry her off with a microfiber and found a small paint chip below the right headlight. damn!
I've gotta get that clear bra!
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