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I Just Scratched my Taco....ggggrrrrrrr

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by bboynowee, Sep 12, 2009.

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  1. Sep 12, 2009 at 3:46 PM
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    So this is what happened....I have a very narrow entrance way (gate) to pull into my driveway...and some idiot guy was parked to close to my drive way and I decided to pull into my driveway anyways...well I came to close to my own gate and one of the gates bolts caught and scratched my side fender (drivers side) When I heard it, it felt as if it was tearing my own skin....man I'm pissed :mad:...well here is a picture of the scratch, hopefully one of you guys can give me tips on how to remove or better conceal the scratch...I know that some of you guys might think its minimal....but it still hurts :(...ok...ill stop complaining...
     
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  2. Sep 12, 2009 at 3:48 PM
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    That sucks! I just saw the pics you post on your new grille!
     
    neslerrah, Sep 12, 2009
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  3. Sep 12, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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    That's too deep to cover up...You can try heat to fix it and push it back together. But my guess is that's a replacement part right there.
     
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  4. Sep 12, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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    yeah :(......that's what I get for showing off....:(
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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    Rhino line all four fender flares.
     
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  6. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:21 PM
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    I have alot of sratches on my 09. The only ones that really piss me off are the one that arent from off roading.
     
    09tacoLI, Sep 12, 2009
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  7. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:26 PM
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    yep line x them
     
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  8. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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    What do you mean rhino line?
     
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  9. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:28 PM
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    Is that similar to rhino line?? because i dont know what rhino line or line x mean...sorry...:eek:
     
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  10. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:29 PM
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    haha...that makes me feel much better...
     
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  11. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:30 PM
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    its like spray on bed liner good stuff
     
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  12. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:32 PM
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    hmmm...can i get it at any car auto place?
     
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  13. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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    you have to take them to a dealer to get it done look on there web site and find a dealer
     
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  14. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:46 PM
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    ooo I See...I actually did some quick research....yeah...looks expensive...but looks really nice....I think I'll just stick with my scratch...for now...:D
     
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  15. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:46 PM
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    Ouch, that's deep.
     
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    shouldnt cost much more that 50 bucks just have them throw it in when they are doing a truck
     
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  17. Sep 12, 2009 at 4:52 PM
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    Take it off road get it dirty and you wont even notice it. Also then when someone asks what you did you can make up a better story then I hit my own fence.
     
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  18. Sep 12, 2009 at 5:05 PM
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    hahaha good one....:p
     
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  19. Sep 12, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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    sorry this happened to you.
    I hate it when its on the drivers side :(
     
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  20. Sep 12, 2009 at 8:38 PM
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    I have a good amount of scratches...
     
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