G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Coupe

scratched up my car installing 06 Projectors :(

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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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scratched up my car installing 06 Projectors :(

Installed 06 projectors in my 05 coupe today and because i had to take off bumper the sides of the bumper scratched up my car even though i put tape down to protector it..it just ripped right through it! ....any suggestions? touchup paint?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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^ I have the same scratches!! From taking off the same thing....

LOL, I still have the scratches...s
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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wax n bufff
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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^ been there done that... no go.. GL OP
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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lol i went to walmart and i bought a car paint pen yesterday.
I did a little bit on my scratch and it doesnt even match my car.

then last night i look into this website http://www.automotivetouchup.com/ and i found exact OEM infiniti g35 code colors and they have pens for it and stuff but not sure if its gonna work and turn out glossy
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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yea thats what im going to try..or Dr paint chip
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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Dr Colorchip works well.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Not really much you can do if its thru the clear . Repaint or try to hide it a lil with touchup paint . Next time put towels over the end of the bumper before pulling it down .
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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yea i thought of the towel idea after i already did it and scratched up my car
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Dr paintchip is expensive
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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im too was a victim...lols gunna get it repaint. Or u can cover ur fender next time or cover the metal piece with tape so nextime it wont scratch.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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you think dr paint chip is worth it? or or do you think automotive touch up would be fine
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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defintely get it repaint cuz touchoup on fender are likely the most visble area
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Atleast post up pictures.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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eh you think so? how much do you think repaiting it will cost? and ill post pictures tomorrow when its light out
 
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