well. i failed. any way to salvage this? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ambush · 11-03-2013, 02:21 PM

haha, those prices are making me cringe. I'm still a student, but here's the butcher's bill: front fascia is ruined. small bits of the front hood is ruined. left side of the car is ruined.

link to pictures below.
http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa3ead58c.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa4477454.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps162f4ddd.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscd7af2ea.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps5ccea8c9.jpg

i don't mind paying for the service (it's my damn mistake), but i'd love to learn the trade from you, if possible. it's my first car, and i'm learning as i go.

DarkneSS · 11-03-2013, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambush

haha, those prices are making me cringe. I'm still a student, but here's the butcher's bill: front fascia is ruined. small bits of the front hood is ruined. left side of the car is ruined.

link to pictures below.
http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa3ead58c.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa4477454.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps162f4ddd.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscd7af2ea.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps5ccea8c9.jpg

i don't mind paying for the service (it's my damn mistake), but i'd love to learn the trade from you, if possible. it's my first car, and i'm learning as i go.

Is that all the damage? Just the front bumper, that part of the hood, and the gills/door area?

CamaroDreams07 · 11-03-2013, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambush

haha, those prices are making me cringe. I'm still a student, but here's the butcher's bill: front fascia is ruined. small bits of the front hood is ruined. left side of the car is ruined.

link to pictures below.
http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa3ead58c.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa4477454.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps162f4ddd.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscd7af2ea.jpg

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps5ccea8c9.jpg

i don't mind paying for the service (it's my damn mistake), but i'd love to learn the trade from you, if possible. it's my first car, and i'm learning as i go.

That's what I like to hear. Learn it yourself and profit. There are tons of resources here. Let me know if I can help.

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2

Ambush · 11-03-2013, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Is that all the damage? Just the front bumper, that part of the hood, and the gills/door area?

that's about the extent of the damage, yes.
what do you think?

midnighter · 11-03-2013, 02:39 PM

It will buff right out (seriously in this case

)

DarkneSS · 11-03-2013, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambush

that's about the extent of the damage, yes.
what do you think?

I'd have to see it in person to be sure but if its just mostly those areas I could definitely make something happen in the $150-200 range. That would be just for the damaged areas, removing all those white spots will be slightly more. You will leave with a basic detail lesson and a shopping list for things you need ASAP.

Ambush · 11-03-2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

I'd have to see it in person to be sure but if its just mostly those areas I could definitely make something happen in the $150-200 range. That would be just for the damaged areas, removing all those white spots will be slightly more. You will leave with a basic detail lesson and a shopping list for things you need ASAP.

i accept your offer and have the funds ready. when's a good day for you?

DarkneSS · 11-03-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambush

i accept your offer and have the funds ready. when's a good day for you?

PM me!

Haole · 11-03-2013, 03:14 PM

That is why I love coming on here. Seeing members help each other out is great either by hands on or just posting solutions.
While I'm thinking can I get opinions on Adams new 2 step paint correction deal?

Mahalo

Crazyhorse6901 · 11-03-2013, 03:34 PM

Ouch

CamaroDreams07 · 11-03-2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haole

That is why I love coming on here. Seeing members help each other out is great either by hands on or just posting solutions.
While I'm thinking can I get opinions on Adams new 2 step paint correction deal?

Mahalo

I've heard only very good things about it.

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2

WiSSDiver · 11-03-2013, 04:08 PM

Don't forget about Phil @ Detailers Domain if you're in the tri-state area.

If you're going the DIY route Camarodreams07 and others here will not steer you wrong and if you take your time, you'll learn a skill for life.

LuSe4 · 11-03-2013, 05:54 PM

Good luck getting it fixed. Hopefully they can be polished out. Those pics made me cringe.

POWERMAN · 11-03-2013, 06:01 PM

OP, you have a solid detailing forum here.
Would've been nice if you had inquired about those white spots prior to dealing with them on your own.

I'd assume most people would've asked you to give it a go with a clay bar.

But yea, if your gonna go the 2 stage polish route, you might as well go with a nice ceramic coating while your at it.

Opti-Coat or C-quartz..lock that color back in!
All the best and let us know how it goes..

11-03-2013, 02:21 PM	#15
Ambush Rawr! Drives: Giulia Quadrifoglio, C8 Stingray Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 351	haha, those prices are making me cringe. I'm still a student, but here's the butcher's bill: front fascia is ruined. small bits of the front hood is ruined. left side of the car is ruined. link to pictures below. http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa3ead58c.jpg http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa4477454.jpg http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps162f4ddd.jpg http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscd7af2ea.jpg http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps5ccea8c9.jpg i don't mind paying for the service (it's my damn mistake), but i'd love to learn the trade from you, if possible. it's my first car, and i'm learning as i go. __________________ Current: 2023 Red Mist Corvette Stingray 2LT 2021 Trofeo White Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Retired: 2018 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS 2014 Crystal Red Camaro RS

11-03-2013, 04:08 PM	#26
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	Don't forget about Phil @ Detailers Domain if you're in the tri-state area. If you're going the DIY route Camarodreams07 and others here will not steer you wrong and if you take your time, you'll learn a skill for life. __________________

11-03-2013, 05:54 PM	#27
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	Good luck getting it fixed. Hopefully they can be polished out. Those pics made me cringe. __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

11-03-2013, 02:39 PM	#19
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	It will buff right out (seriously in this case )

11-03-2013, 03:14 PM	#23
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	That is why I love coming on here. Seeing members help each other out is great either by hands on or just posting solutions. While I'm thinking can I get opinions on Adams new 2 step paint correction deal? Mahalo

11-03-2013, 03:34 PM	#24
Crazyhorse6901 Turbine Maker Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT-RS "LFX"V6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hampton,Virginia 23661-1824 Posts: 295	Ouch

11-03-2013, 06:01 PM	#28
POWERMAN Drives: '13 Charger Sxt+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 321	OP, you have a solid detailing forum here. Would've been nice if you had inquired about those white spots prior to dealing with them on your own. I'd assume most people would've asked you to give it a go with a clay bar. But yea, if your gonna go the 2 stage polish route, you might as well go with a nice ceramic coating while your at it. Opti-Coat or C-quartz..lock that color back in! All the best and let us know how it goes..