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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Fender Flare Damage

Today, traveling southbound on good ol I75 in Atlanta, Some people, obviously moving, were traveling with a trailier simalar to a landscapers trailer. They hit a bump and several projectiles (maybe 50) came flying at me. I had to take I85 and they continued on I75 . This happened just at the split, so I had no choice but to continue on. Fortunatly I have a 3M invisible bra on the car and there was no damage to the painted area. But on observation, I found several chips of broken glass lying on my windshield wipers. There is however, a few small cuts on the drivers side wheel flare, the one between the top and lower flare. My question is, how do I repair these chips? I know, I know, I'm very ****. HELP!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank Matyja
Today, traveling southbound on good ol I75 in Atlanta, Some people, obviously moving, were traveling with a trailier simalar to a landscapers trailer. They hit a bump and several projectiles (maybe 50) came flying at me. I had to take I85 and they continued on I75 . This happened just at the split, so I had no choice but to continue on. Fortunatly I have a 3M invisible bra on the car and there was no damage to the painted area. But on observation, I found several chips of broken glass lying on my windshield wipers. There is however, a few small cuts on the drivers side wheel flare, the one between the top and lower flare. My question is, how do I repair these chips? I know, I know, I'm very ****. HELP!
You can fill the chips and paint them or replace them...they're very inexpensive...Mine have many stone hits and people still thinks my Mini is immaculate so I wouldn't worry about it...
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Appreciate the response, I agree. I just thought if there was a solution I would investigate...thanks
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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Just the black platic? As MSFITOY said, very inexpensive to replace. Go by the dealership and pick up some new ones. They snap on with clips.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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I think I paid $14 for that piece. REPLACE
 
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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Thanks for all the responses. It's good to know some things are inexpensive. I'll get one right away.
 
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