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mpiper · 11-20-2011, 02:36 PM

Just like the title says, my car got egged last night. It was cool and cloudy this morning, so I thought "I'll just wash it off.glad I keep a good coat of wax."

Went through a pressure washer twice, came home and got out the bucket and washed the car. After washing, I found three impact designs scratched into the paint where the eggs had . I rewashed those areas, and found they were scratches. Not etched from the egg, but scratches from the shell.

Should our paint be that thin?

Suggestions?

Sirwestofash · 11-20-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpiper

Just like the title says, my car got egged last night. It was cool and cloudy this morning, so I thought "I'll just wash it off.glad I keep a good coat of wax."

Went through a pressure washer twice, came home and got out the bucket and washed the car. After washing, I found three impact designs scratched into the paint where the eggs had . I rewashed those areas, and found they were scratches. Not etched from the egg, but scratches from the shell.

Should our paint be that thin?

Suggestions?

I'm sorry to hear you got egged :( Good luck trying to fix the damage. I've seen a few threads like this. I was curious, do you have any enemies? or are people really so jealous they egg our cars? It just seems childish to me.

SILVERHAWK · 11-20-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpiper

Just like the title says, my car got egged last night. It was cool and cloudy this morning, so I thought "I'll just wash it off.glad I keep a good coat of wax."

Went through a pressure washer twice, came home and got out the bucket and washed the car. After washing, I found three impact designs scratched into the paint where the eggs had . I rewashed those areas, and found they were scratches. Not etched from the egg, but scratches from the shell.

Should our paint be that thin?

Suggestions?

A few months ago, I arrested 4 juveniles for throwing eggs at cars. They chipped (to the metal) the hood on a Yukon Denali, however both the suspects and the victim were both in motion when it happened in opposite directions. I couldn't believe it either until I sat and thought about the physics of it all. Egg shell is actually sharp when broken and with some force can obviously chip the paint. Unfortunately, I can not post the evidence picture.
Sorry, that SUX!!! ignorant freakin' people

Sirwestofash · 11-20-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

A few months ago, I arrested 4 juveniles for throwing eggs at cars. They chipped (to the metal) the hood on a Yukon Denali, however both the suspects and the victim were both in motion when it happened in opposite directions. I couldn't believe it either until I sat and thought about the physics of it all. Egg shell is actually sharp when broken and with some force can obviously chip the paint. Unfortunately, I can not post the evidence picture.
Sorry, that SUX!!! ignorant freakin' people

Props to you!! I am glad you pulled over some property destroyers!! I hope they got a fair punishment.

Sevn86 · 11-20-2011, 02:59 PM

Oh man that sucks!

TOMS1SS · 11-20-2011, 03:00 PM

Yes egg shells will go right down to the metal on paint. You're best bet is either to touch up the paint or repaint the panel. Might be a good idea to file a comprehensive claim.

blackswan · 11-20-2011, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

A few months ago, I arrested 4 juveniles for throwing eggs at cars. They chipped (to the metal) the hood on a Yukon Denali, however both the suspects and the victim were both in motion when it happened in opposite directions. I couldn't believe it either until I sat and thought about the physics of it all. Egg shell is actually sharp when broken and with some force can obviously chip the paint. Unfortunately, I can not post the evidence picture.
Sorry, that SUX!!! ignorant freakin' people

jcollins91106 · 11-20-2011, 03:34 PM

mine got egged the day after halloween and it chipped it down tot he primer...all over everywhere the shell pieces hit. horrible...body shop says that have to cut and rub+ possibly a recoat.

mpiper · 11-20-2011, 04:05 PM

Here's 2 of the three areas. I can't get a good picture of the third. The stupid camera keeps focusing on the reflection instead of the paint.

So does anyone know, can this be attributed to low paint quality? Or do I have to file a claim and watch my insurance rates go up?

Does anyone know, can they repaint just the damaged area or do they have to repaint the entire fender? There's a few tiny spots on the hood, but since it's fiberglass I'm not as stressed (plus they're not as visible).

TOMS1SS · 11-20-2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpiper

Here's 2 of the three areas. I can't get a good picture of the third. The stupid camera keeps focusing on the reflection instead of the paint.

So does anyone know, can this be attributed to low paint quality? Or do I have to file a claim and watch my insurance rates go up?

Does anyone know, can they repaint just the damaged area or do they have to repaint the entire fender? There's a few tiny spots on the hood, but since it's fiberglass I'm not as stressed (plus they're not as visible).

No its not because of low paint quality, it will happen to any car that gets egged. Most insurance companies consider vandalism a comprehensive claim. That being the case most insurance companies won't raise your rate on a comprehensive claim. You still have to pay your deductible though.

1BADZL1 · 11-20-2011, 04:23 PM

Looks bad. At least down to the primer. I would call your insurance company first.
Sorry that people have to do this kind of crap.

IROCanSS · 11-20-2011, 04:28 PM

Now I am even more pissed at ibeck!

OP... sorry about your misfortune. Its bullcrap that this happens... Egg is very damaging to paint. As Tom said, comprehensive claim (an unavoidable act) and your rates wont go up.

Wantconvertible · 11-20-2011, 04:38 PM

insurance company

Call that in

gml1998 · 11-20-2011, 04:44 PM

The egg shell is more damaging to paint than the contents of said egg.The contents will usually come off with no paint damage as long as it isn't left to bake on to the paint.
The shell on the other hand is like shrapnel,it will pierce the paint right down to metal,it doesn't matter who's paint it is.

11-20-2011, 02:36 PM	#1
mpiper Drives: 2011 Black 1LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 496	Got egged. paint was scratched to the metal by shell? Just like the title says, my car got egged last night. It was cool and cloudy this morning, so I thought "I'll just wash it off.glad I keep a good coat of wax." Went through a pressure washer twice, came home and got out the bucket and washed the car. After washing, I found three impact designs scratched into the paint where the eggs had . I rewashed those areas, and found they were scratches. Not etched from the egg, but scratches from the shell. Should our paint be that thin? Suggestions? __________________ Midnight => 2011 1LT/RS, A6, Roto-Fab CAI & W/W Relocate, MPD Hood, 25%/18% Carbon Tint See my build journal here.

11-20-2011, 03:00 PM	#6
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Yes egg shells will go right down to the metal on paint. You're best bet is either to touch up the paint or repaint the panel. Might be a good idea to file a comprehensive claim. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

11-20-2011, 03:34 PM	#8
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	mine got egged the day after halloween and it chipped it down tot he primer...all over everywhere the shell pieces hit. horrible...body shop says that have to cut and rub+ possibly a recoat. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

11-20-2011, 04:05 PM	#9
mpiper Drives: 2011 Black 1LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 496	Here's 2 of the three areas. I can't get a good picture of the third. The stupid camera keeps focusing on the reflection instead of the paint. So does anyone know, can this be attributed to low paint quality? Or do I have to file a claim and watch my insurance rates go up? Does anyone know, can they repaint just the damaged area or do they have to repaint the entire fender? There's a few tiny spots on the hood, but since it's fiberglass I'm not as stressed (plus they're not as visible). Attached Images __________________ Midnight => 2011 1LT/RS, A6, Roto-Fab CAI & W/W Relocate, MPD Hood, 25%/18% Carbon Tint See my build journal here.

11-20-2011, 04:23 PM	#11
1BADZL1 THE CAMARO KING Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 on order #PZSD7S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Out Somewhere Driving My 'BADZL1' Posts: 2,281	Looks bad. At least down to the primer. I would call your insurance company first. Sorry that people have to do this kind of crap. __________________ 2012 Camaro ZL1 Car Name: Bruce ZL1, LSA, MN6/MG9, DSX, RTQ, VR, Current Status: 2030 1000 Initial Order 11/11/2011 Chevyland 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 11/11/2011 - PZSD7S 2000 Order accepted by GM: 12/14/2011 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 00/00/2011 - TPW 00/00/2011 3100 Sequenced: 00/00/2011 3300 Scheduled For Production:0/0/2012 3400 Broadcast: 0/0/2012 3800 Produced: 0/0/2012 4000 Available To Ship: 0/0/2012 4200 Shipped: 0/0/2012 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 0/0/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer:0/0/2012

11-20-2011, 04:28 PM	#12
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Now I am even more pissed at ibeck! OP... sorry about your misfortune. Its bullcrap that this happens... Egg is very damaging to paint. As Tom said, comprehensive claim (an unavoidable act) and your rates wont go up.

11-20-2011, 04:38 PM	#13
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	insurance company insurance company Call that in

11-20-2011, 04:44 PM	#14
gml1998 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minooka Illinois Posts: 693	The egg shell is more damaging to paint than the contents of said egg.The contents will usually come off with no paint damage as long as it isn't left to bake on to the paint. The shell on the other hand is like shrapnel,it will pierce the paint right down to metal,it doesn't matter who's paint it is.

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