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So I Wrecked My Vette...


Junkman2008

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(The real wreck starts at post #132. This was the wreck BEFORE the wreck)

 

Well, I guess I more like "curbed" it but it feels like a wreck to me. :(

 

I was parked next to a really high curb and forgot about that when I went to leave. The damage will require fiberglass work and repainting but until I get some free time, I'll have to make it look presentable. I guess it could be worse, another drunk driver could have hit me.

 

Here's the damage:

 

wreck1.jpg

 

wreck2.jpg

 

 

So I broke out the sandpaper and knocked down a lot of clear coat. I needed to make this look as good as possible so that I would keep kicking myself every time I looked at the car. The car is so low that I had to jack it up in order to save my back. :help:

 

wreck3.jpg

 

 

 

Wet sanding in progress. The damage is pretty deep.

 

wreck4.jpg

 

 

Now I'm buffing out the damage with Severe Swirl Remover. Normally, I would have to use something more abrasive but by using a Makita rotary, SSR is strong enough to remove the aggressive wet sanding that I was doing.

 

 

wreck5.jpg

 

I then followed that up with the Swirl & Haze Remover and Fine Machine Polish on the Flex.

 

wreck5a.jpg

 

 

The final results. The reflections of stuff on the floor makes it look like I haven't done anything! :help:

 

wreck6.jpg

 

I was able to get it somewhat presentable but like I said before, this will require a repaint in order to make it perfect again. On a side not, my detail cart arrived and I was able to put it to use while I was working.

 

detail_cart.jpg

 

Oh well, gotta go make some money for this repair. thud.gif

 

 

Jump to this page for the updated pictures of the 2nd wreck. :help:

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hey the thing is that the car is replaceable but you sir are not. Hey at least this didnt happen to you.

 

 

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Well, I won't have to fix it now. A semi tire flew off a truck this weekend and took out the front of the car. It sucks to be me this week. I'll be seeing my insurance adjuster come Monday. :(

 

Dang the luck. Sorry to hear of these misfortunate incidents AJ

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Well, I won't have to fix it now. A semi tire flew off a truck this weekend and took out the front of the car. It sucks to be me this week. I'll be seeing my insurance adjuster come Monday. :(

 

 

OMG A.J, sorry dude, know you love that car :(

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hey the thing is that the car is replaceable but you sir are not. Hey at least this didnt happen to you.

 

 

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:lol:

 

 

 

Sorry to hear that AJ

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