Minor nicks and scratches
10-25-2005, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kukumalu
Lifted the bonnet without lowering the wiper. So wiper scratched the edge of the bonnet. About 2cm right on the side and it's bare metal now.
10-25-2005, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Kukumalu
Lifted the bonnet without lowering the wiper. So wiper scratched the edge of the bonnet. About 2cm right on the side and it's bare metal now.
I believe its hardly visible, so maybe you should just leave it be?
10-25-2005, 08:55 PM
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Ya man. ALAMAK!! Dumbo thing lah. 
Mugo, I didn't know its aluminium. No wonder the car is so light. lol. Now I can sleep better knowing it won't rust while it sits in the carpark. But no, since I've 'bullied' the car, I've got to get it fixed and get it back to its nice pristine shape! (actually, when I drive, I can see it so very distracting and heart-pain!!)
Mugo, I didn't know its aluminium. No wonder the car is so light. lol. Now I can sleep better knowing it won't rust while it sits in the carpark. But no, since I've 'bullied' the car, I've got to get it fixed and get it back to its nice pristine shape! (actually, when I drive, I can see it so very distracting and heart-pain!!)
10-25-2005, 10:19 PM
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Cheap way is to get a touch-up paint pen. You will have to get the correct color code for your car. Should cost less than $10 at most accessory shops.
This happened to my old civic before and after that painful lesson, i am very cautious now.
This happened to my old civic before and after that painful lesson, i am very cautious now.
10-26-2005, 10:44 AM
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Yes lohsk, that's an excellent suggestion. Cut off the arm to fix the finge.... hee hee.... kidding lah. Carbon fiber hood.... hmm..... think it'll go nice with coupe's re amemiya front eyebags 
10-26-2005, 10:45 AM
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Ok, I'm gonna go try MM to see if they'll touch up for free. By the way, when should the first servicing be done? HolyOne and I were discussin this and I know some people say after the first 1000km, but MM says it's after the 5000km. So should I go ahead and get it done early when I'm at 1500km thereabouts now.
10-26-2005, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Kukumalu
Ok, I'm gonna go try MM to see if they'll touch up for free. By the way, when should the first servicing be done? HolyOne and I were discussin this and I know some people say after the first 1000km, but MM says it's after the 5000km. So should I go ahead and get it done early when I'm at 1500km thereabouts now.
10-27-2005, 08:42 AM
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I will recommend to service at the first 1k. There will be some residue when running in the engine for the 1st 1k, so its actually good to service early.
Personally, i serviced at 1k and now at 3k. Maybe a bit kiasu, but i felt that instead of topping up, i might as well go for a servicing. And the engine oil was black when i made the switch further reinforcing my idea that constant servicing is good. I am using synthetic; no more debates or flaming. Read the main forum on engine oil and lastly, synthetic is my preference. Use mineral if you want but no flames please.
And a point to note that your warranty may be voided if you miss your servicing, not servicing the car with the authorised workshop or exceeding 50km when you service. You will have to read your warranty terms and conditions as it varis.
Personally, i serviced at 1k and now at 3k. Maybe a bit kiasu, but i felt that instead of topping up, i might as well go for a servicing. And the engine oil was black when i made the switch further reinforcing my idea that constant servicing is good. I am using synthetic; no more debates or flaming. Read the main forum on engine oil and lastly, synthetic is my preference. Use mineral if you want but no flames please.
And a point to note that your warranty may be voided if you miss your servicing, not servicing the car with the authorised workshop or exceeding 50km when you service. You will have to read your warranty terms and conditions as it varis.
10-27-2005, 09:21 AM
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Ok then. I guess next week with it's two public holiday is as good as any to go servicing. How is anyone supposed to get any work momentum when u work a day, rest a day... hahaha.
11-21-2005, 11:47 PM
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eepp...
hello kukumalu... u managed to get any recommendations on where to do up the dents and bents? i need too...
i think needs some patching too cos the scratches are really deep and scraped off some of the metal
pls let me know if u've found a good workshop. thanks for your help.
i think needs some patching too cos the scratches are really deep and scraped off some of the metal
pls let me know if u've found a good workshop. thanks for your help.
11-22-2005, 08:44 AM
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Hi guys,
Need some help on the locations for the regular servicing. My ride was formally serviced by Garage R, which is very far for me since I live in the West. Somemore heard some not very nice stuff about them, especially on insisting on the use of their own oil for servicing. Now looking for a good and reliable workshop that can service Renesis, somewhere West or Central. Any good recommendations?
Need some help on the locations for the regular servicing. My ride was formally serviced by Garage R, which is very far for me since I live in the West. Somemore heard some not very nice stuff about them, especially on insisting on the use of their own oil for servicing. Now looking for a good and reliable workshop that can service Renesis, somewhere West or Central. Any good recommendations?
11-22-2005, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Rainne
hello kukumalu... u managed to get any recommendations on where to do up the dents and bents? i need too...
i think needs some patching too cos the scratches are really deep and scraped off some of the metal
pls let me know if u've found a good workshop. thanks for your help.
i think needs some patching too cos the scratches are really deep and scraped off some of the metal
pls let me know if u've found a good workshop. thanks for your help.
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