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So, I read one thread on a scratched plastic trim, but the resolution was to replace it... the side skirt (cooper s R56, non jcw), is a bit more expensive to replace @ ~250+shipping...
pulling out of a space with a hidden island curb... ripped off mudflap, jack point and scuffed up the lower half of my plastic trim about half the length of the trim =\
some parts are scuffs, others are finger nail deep peel'd pieces of plastic....
is there a way to mask these or to minimize its ugliness?? any tips?
i dont want to sand as i think it'll just mess up the finish of the trim and it'll look obvious that its been attempted at hiding...
any suggestions would be appreciated... thanks!
i've got black wow on the trim already, but i dont think thats going to do much hiding the deep scratches
I'm sorry this has happened to your car. I ran over some road debris and scratched mine. (It may have been my thread you read.) I've been living with it for a year now.
The good thing is that the scratches get less pronounced over time because you just stop seeing them.
In my dreams there is a texturized, pebble finish mold that can be pushed into the plastic panel after you have heated it up and Voila, the finish is back to normal.
__________________ "Frodo" - '07 MCS SS/Blk, PB int, Anthrocite HL, Armrest, Hi-Fi, Sport & Premium Pkg, Sport Susp, LSD, Rear Fog, Alarm, TAGUS, 9/13/07 delivery. MINI-mini mods: shorty antenna, front and rear mud flaps, CF scoop, phone mount, brake light pulsar, glove box organizer, airbag stickers, Team Dynamic 1.2's, catch can
I always roll down my windows (even in the rain) so that I can hear a mishap like that and hopefully avoid any more damage. Thankfully I have not encountered a situation like this, and 'knock on wood' I hope I never do!!
I think you're right about sanding, it could make things worse, take off the roughness of the molding.
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08 MCa OB/W, Leatherette, Anthracite Headliner, Cold Weather Package, Convenience Package, Premium Package, Sport Package, White Bonnet Stripes, White Turn Signals, Chrome Line Interior, Fluid Silver Interior, ClearBra, Front Fogs, Mud Flaps, Alarm. Mods: British Flag Side Scuttles, 1390LMT, Union Jack/Finish Flag Boot Emblem, 35% Tint, JCW Grill, Chrome Line Exterior, 16x7 Enkei T Fork Wheels...
"Frodo" - '07 MCS SS/Blk, PB int, Anthrocite HL, Armrest, Hi-Fi, Sport & Premium Pkg, Sport Susp, LSD, Rear Fog, Alarm, TAGUS, 9/13/07 delivery. MINI-mini mods: shorty antenna, front and rear mud flaps, CF scoop, phone mount, brake light pulsar, glove box organizer, airbag stickers, Team Dynamic 1.2's, catch can
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