So have any of you had any problems ordering from trussvillemazda.com? My neighbor's cat is obsessed with my car and it always jumps on it. I finally noticed some scratches in the shape of a paw. Rather than maim the cat, I'm gonna buy a nifty rx8 car cover from trussville. I'm also gonna order some langka scratch repair. So two questions:

1) how's the service with trussville rx8 shop?
2) how well does that langka stuff work, cuz that touch-up paint mazda gave me is hard to use.

ordered the strakes from trussville. fast, friendly service.

Originally posted by Winning_BlueRX8

2) how well does that langka stuff work, cuz that touch-up paint mazda gave me is hard to use.

I've heard that you can make good cat gloves out of lime peel, haven't tried it yet myself.

I've tried the mother's brand langka stuff, and it works so well that it takes practice not to remove too much paint such that the chip returns. Overall, I recommend it. Just go in to it knowing that some chips will take painting it, langka-ing it, repainting it, and re-langka-ing it. And it could be several iterations. But there's no sanding, and painting and langka-ing are both quick procedures. For the painting, the key is to use a toothpick and just the tip itself to apply an extremly small drop.

I got the front rotary accent from Trussville and they were fast and friendly too. Even got UPS tracking information which is always a great thing because you know where the package is at and when you are gonna get it.

The langka stuff is ok. I think everyone should have a bottle, because it allows you to remove the paint with easy. So if you screw up you can always start over until you get it right. In other words you can relax while fixing your chip, as you can redo the work so many times. However as using as advertised to actually fill the chip I had mixed results: 1- if you are not careful or the pit you need to fill is shallow you will have hard time keeping the paint in the pit. 2- the langka darkens the touch up paint for light colored cars. If you have black this stuff will work great for you.
Personally I have been experimenting with fixing chips, and I now have it down. The best procedure is to use special brushes that you buy from art supply stores. Use a high magnification reading glasses to zoom better on the chip. over several hours apply carefully the touch paint. do a thin layer at a time and wait for 30 minutes, and keep building the paint until it is raised above surface. Wait for 3 days. then use a sanding blcok (3000 grit. will not scratch you car finish) after you soked in water over night, and sand the raised surface until flush with paint. After done clean area and use 3M haND GLAZE to remove swirl marks. Job is done, and it will be hard to see chip unless you look at the chip from a steep angle. Other will not be able to spot. Good luck

Originally posted by mqandil
The langka stuff is ok. I think everyone should have a bottle, because it allows you to remove the paint with easy. So if you screw up you can always start over until you get it right. In other words you can relax while fixing your chip, as you can redo the work so many times. However as using as advertised to actually fill the chip I had mixed results: 1- if you are not careful or the pit you need to fill is shallow you will have hard time keeping the paint in the pit. 2- the langka darkens the touch up paint for light colored cars. If you have black this stuff will work great for you.
Personally I have been experimenting with fixing chips, and I now have it down. The best procedure is to use special brushes that you buy from art supply stores. Use a high magnification reading glasses to zoom better on the chip. over several hours apply carefully the touch paint. do a thin layer at a time and wait for 30 minutes, and keep building the paint until it is raised above surface. Wait for 3 days. then use a sanding blcok (3000 grit. will not scratch you car finish) after you soked in water over night, and sand the raised surface until flush with paint. After done clean area and use 3M haND GLAZE to remove swirl marks. Job is done, and it will be hard to see chip unless you look at the chip from a steep angle. Other will not be able to spot. Good luck

Awesome. Sounds like you've got some experience with this! I'm gonna try everything you suggested. I tried touch up pain on a chip...wasn't pretty. Of course, I used the applicator they supplied with the bottle, which was horrible.

winning blue, please see the following link for more details
http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=8
The only thin is I suggest that you use 3000 grit sanding block versus 2000 suggested in the link. I think the 2000 grit will work, but I did not want to take a chance with scratching surrounding paint. You can never do damage with the 3000. The paint will be slightly dull after using the sanding block, but do not worry with the hand glaze it shines up in seconds. I have a winning blue too, and I can assure after long hours of practice you can will get it right. You can buy the sanding block from Maguire website. I suggest you buy both the 2000 and 3000. They are $7 each. The hand glaze are available from 3M online or from any car parts store. If you still need help please PM me for question. Love to help

Mark

one more thing use a fine tiny brush instead of toothpick as suggested in the link. Both should work, but personally I prefer the paint brush. Buy one that has very short bristles 1/16" tall, and a very tiny diameter, smaller than a tooth pick. Such brushes do exist in art stores. good luck

Mark

Originally posted by Winning_BlueRX8
So have any of you had any problems ordering from trussvillemazda.com? My neighbor's cat is obsessed with my car and it always jumps on it. I finally noticed some scratches in the shape of a paw. Rather than maim the cat, I'm gonna buy a nifty rx8 car cover from trussville. I'm also gonna order some langka scratch repair. So two questions:

1) how's the service with trussville rx8 shop?
2) how well does that langka stuff work, cuz that touch-up paint mazda gave me is hard to use.

I ordered the manuals, cargo net and a pack of oil filters from them. Arrived quickly and in good condition.

Wait for 3 days. then use a sanding blcok (3000 grit. will not scratch you car finish) after you soked in water over night


what do you soak in water over night?

Originally posted by Winning_BlueRX8
So have any of you had any problems ordering from trussvillemazda.com? My neighbor's cat is obsessed with my car and it always jumps on it. I finally noticed some scratches in the shape of a paw. Rather than maim the cat, I'm gonna buy a nifty rx8 car cover from trussville. I'm also gonna order some langka scratch repair. So two questions:

1) how's the service with trussville rx8 shop?
2) how well does that langka stuff work, cuz that touch-up paint mazda gave me is hard to use.


I did not like the Mazda car cover. It was very hard to get on the car kept slipping off and picking up dirt and the material seemed lke it could scratch the car...it's the same material as tents are made of it seems. Better to get a noah or something similar and save money to boot. Just a thought.
car cover thread (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19088&highlight=car+cover+flatso)

I bought my 8 from Trussville and they're good people.