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    New from Illinois

    My friend tipped me off to this forum and I'm hooked/addicted.
    You guys have loads of info and are courteous which is refreshing for a forum (I'm looking at you XDA).

    Anyway, I have a couple of dings and looking for some suggestions. Thanks guys.

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    Welcome. Is your username your occupation? My dad is a retired Illinois State Trooper.
    It's not that I have a thick skin, it's really just that I'm too dumb to know when I've been insulted.

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    Re: New from Illinois



    Where are you located? There are plenty of members around IL that would be happy to lend a hand if needed... I'm in Peoria, IL

    Retired Professional Detailer

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    Re: New from Illinois

    Hello from Addison!
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    Re: New from Illinois

    Hi, welcome to AGO!

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    Re: New from Illinois

    Not really a policeman, but my dad was.
    I'm in the northwest suburbs and just happy it's stopped snowing.

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    Re: New from Illinois

    So here is a picture of my scratch. This will teach me the closest parking spot isn't always the best.

    Body shops are saying $400 - $500 which I expected.

    Just looking for suggestions, not sure if i should just layer touch-up paint, then do the sanding/compound/polish technique or if I should use like bumper/body filler and sand, then use an aerosol prime/paint/clear coat the scratch?
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    Re: New from Illinois


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    Re: New from Illinois

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    Re: New from Illinois

    Quote Originally Posted by policeman51 View Post
    So here is a picture of my scratch. This will teach me the closest parking spot isn't always the best.

    Body shops are saying $400 - $500 which I expected.

    Just looking for suggestions, not sure if i should just layer touch-up paint, then do the sanding/compound/polish technique or if I should use like bumper/body filler and sand, then use an aerosol prime/paint/clear coat the scratch?
    Can you get a closer pic, maybe looking at it from the side?

    In my opinion, you do not need a body shop to do this. You can touch it up a few times, sand it gently and polish out. It will look 75% better for sure.
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