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Ekow · 02-08-2012, 12:02 PM

Hey Guys,

Is applying touch-up paint essential to avoiding rust, or does it simply cover it up cosmetically to a chip or a scrape?

TCAT · 02-08-2012, 12:10 PM

It's not perfect protection like a smooth uniform paint job would be since parts around the chip where it has been touched up could be still exposed on a small level not easily seen by the eye. However, touch up paint atleast covers visible areas of metal. Since they aren't directly exposed to the elements like they were before touch-up, the touch-up paint at least provides protection that wasn't there before. It should be just fine, as it's relatioey durable. There no need to spend money to paint a whole panel for a small chip or two. How big is the chip?

Ekow · 02-08-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TCAT

It's not perfect protection like a smooth uniform paint job would be since parts around the chip where it has been touched up could be still exposed on a small level not easily seen by the eye. However, touch up paint atleast covers visible areas of metal. Since they aren't directly exposed to the elements like they were before touch-up, the touch-up paint at least provides protection that wasn't there before. It should be just fine, as it's relatioey durable. There no need to spend money to paint a whole panel for a small chip or two. How big is the chip?

It's a scrape on my daily driver below the front bumper. If it was the Camaro, I'd have an episode. Ha ha.

leonardo · 02-08-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekow

It's a scrape on my daily driver below the front bumper. If it was the Camaro, I'd have an episode. Ha ha.

speaking of which, when the hell you getting it lol

Ekow · 02-08-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by leonardo

speaking of which, when the hell you getting it lol

Two days ago, I was told my Magnaflow arrived. New brakes were getting installed. There's still one custom part I am waiting for. After it arrives, everything is pretty much done. I'll let you know the day I'll pick it up. Probably will fall on a Monday or Tuesday. One of my buddies will help drive extra car parts back to my house. So if you want, we can rally up some people, do a cruise to my place, chill, then cruise again and split!

TCAT · 02-08-2012, 03:10 PM

Hopefully you'll get the car back soon man. I have had a great experience with that shop and hope it stays open, but they have people leaving left and right. The technicians ive delt with makes that business what it is. However, with the circumstances, I'm not sure a restructuring of the company is really occurring. It's sad to see or hear about, but as long as they get everyone's car done before anything drastic happens like shutting doors for good, then clients will be happy to get their car completed in a reasonable amount of time. We'll see what happens, as it's difficult to refer people to the shop when so much is in the air and potential clients are seeing their main web page down, and a lot of people aren't getting a response to their inquiries via email or voicemail. It doesn't leave everyone with a warm and fuzzy feeling you know.

camar00t · 02-08-2012, 03:33 PM

It's because they are Hess Innovations now http://www.hessinnovations.com. All the same content is up there from before except the project cars (yours and mine included) have no pics showing since they didn't transfer/copy it over right.

That's all I know as of now and yes it is VERY odd

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Originally Posted by TCAT

Hopefully you'll get the car back soon man. I have had a great experience with that shop and hope it stays open, but they have people leaving left and right. The technicians ive delt with makes that business what it is. However, with the circumstances, I'm not sure a restructuring of the company is really occurring. It's sad to see or hear about, but as long as they get everyone's car done before anything drastic happens like shutting doors for good, then clients will be happy to get their car completed in a reasonable amount of time. We'll see what happens, as it's difficult to refer people to the shop when so much is in the air and potential clients are seeing their main web page down, and a lot of people aren't getting a response to their inquiries via email or voicemail. It doesn't leave everyone with a warm and fuzzy feeling you know.

Ekow · 02-08-2012, 03:39 PM

Thanks, Tom. I hope so too! It really sounds like they're finishing it up, now. I agree with you. Their techs are exceptionally talented. I forget his name, but there's this one guy who can fit those color-changing halos so perfectly. I mean - those guys are just pros at what they do. I'm e-mailing Chris every two days to get progress info. He's pretty responsive. My excitement has gradually gone down because of waiting. So, when I see it... I'll probably explode or something.

Just saw Rob's message. Good to know! I was wondering what their new site is called! And I'm a client too! Eh...

TCAT · 02-08-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by camar00t

It's because they are Hess Innovations now http://www.hessinnovations.com. All the same content is up there from before except the project cars (yours and mine included) have no pics showing since they didn't transfer/copy it over right.

That's all I know as of now and yes it is VERY odd

Hmm, thanks man. I didn't know they started a new website. I'm curious to see where all this goes. Hopefully it all ends well, but we'll see.

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Originally Posted by Ekow

Thanks, Tom. I hope so too! It really sounds like they're finishing it up, now. I agree with you. Their techs are exceptionally talented. I forget his name, but there's this one guy who can fit those color-changing halos so perfectly. I mean - those guys are just pros at what they do. I'm e-mailing Chris every two days to get progress info. He's pretty responsive. My excitement has gradually gone down because of waiting. So, when I see it... I'll probably explode or something.

Just saw Rob's message. Good to know! I was wondering what their new site is called! And I'm a client too! Eh...

Haha, yeah, you'll shart when you get it back. Be sure to wear "depends". I hope you get it back soon and the project moves along swiftly.

Ekow · 02-08-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TCAT

Haha, yeah, you'll shart when you get it back. Be sure to wear "depends". I hope you get it back soon and the project moves along swiftly.

I'll act like I won a brand new car on The Price is Right. Maybe Bob will be there. Part of their "restructuring".

Demon Hunter · 02-08-2012, 05:27 PM

You can throw me on the list with the IECC guys Leo.

TCAT · 02-08-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon Hunter

You can throw me on the list with the IECC guys Leo.

Which list, the one for the Granatelli event or the Motion car show?

TCAT · 02-08-2012, 05:42 PM

I may be taking off my JBA high flow cats at the Granatelli event. Anyone interested in buying them for $275? I can just hand them right over since we'll all be at the event.

leonardo · 02-08-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekow

I'll act like I won a brand new car on The Price is Right. Maybe Bob will be there. Part of their "restructuring".

dude you should be a comedian, you always got some nice jokes, actually you and Tommy can be partners in a comedy tour

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Originally Posted by Demon Hunter

You can throw me on the list with the IECC guys Leo.

you got it

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCAT

Which list, the one for the Granatelli event or the Motion car show?

hes talking about the granatelli

02-08-2012, 12:02 PM	#6679
Ekow SoCal HT5 [COTW: 3/12/12] Drives: '10 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 244	Touch-up Paint Hey Guys, Is applying touch-up paint essential to avoiding rust, or does it simply cover it up cosmetically to a chip or a scrape?

02-08-2012, 05:27 PM	#6689
Demon Hunter Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 675 View My Garage	You can throw me on the list with the IECC guys Leo. __________________

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02-08-2012, 12:10 PM	#6680
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	It's not perfect protection like a smooth uniform paint job would be since parts around the chip where it has been touched up could be still exposed on a small level not easily seen by the eye. However, touch up paint atleast covers visible areas of metal. Since they aren't directly exposed to the elements like they were before touch-up, the touch-up paint at least provides protection that wasn't there before. It should be just fine, as it's relatioey durable. There no need to spend money to paint a whole panel for a small chip or two. How big is the chip?

02-08-2012, 03:10 PM	#6684
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	Hopefully you'll get the car back soon man. I have had a great experience with that shop and hope it stays open, but they have people leaving left and right. The technicians ive delt with makes that business what it is. However, with the circumstances, I'm not sure a restructuring of the company is really occurring. It's sad to see or hear about, but as long as they get everyone's car done before anything drastic happens like shutting doors for good, then clients will be happy to get their car completed in a reasonable amount of time. We'll see what happens, as it's difficult to refer people to the shop when so much is in the air and potential clients are seeing their main web page down, and a lot of people aren't getting a response to their inquiries via email or voicemail. It doesn't leave everyone with a warm and fuzzy feeling you know.

02-08-2012, 03:39 PM	#6686
Ekow SoCal HT5 [COTW: 3/12/12] Drives: '10 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 244	Thanks, Tom. I hope so too! It really sounds like they're finishing it up, now. I agree with you. Their techs are exceptionally talented. I forget his name, but there's this one guy who can fit those color-changing halos so perfectly. I mean - those guys are just pros at what they do. I'm e-mailing Chris every two days to get progress info. He's pretty responsive. My excitement has gradually gone down because of waiting. So, when I see it... I'll probably explode or something. Just saw Rob's message. Good to know! I was wondering what their new site is called! And I'm a client too! Eh...

02-08-2012, 05:42 PM	#6691
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	I may be taking off my JBA high flow cats at the Granatelli event. Anyone interested in buying them for $275? I can just hand them right over since we'll all be at the event.