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Old 08-28-2013, 10:46 PM   #29
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Thanks for the link.

Looks interesting, but my insurance company probably won't ship my car from California to Florida for an under-body cleaning.

I'll be looking to see if there are any shops in the San Diego area that clean vehicles in this manner.
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Old 08-29-2013, 12:25 AM   #30
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Vance,

The pleasure of meeting you was mine....

I know you were upset at first, but Im glad to see the situation didn't get the best of you, (great Character attribute) and that you enjoyed the Fest...

I didn't have my car there but still had a blast... Yes, the cars are the focal point, but they are a starting point for the people, the friends we have never seen other than a picture on the forum's, or the replys to posts...

The fest lets us put a name to a face, and finally get to see people and interact with them without the limitations of a few electrons...

Again, the pleasure was mine and I look forward to seeing you in Texas..

Take Care Brother...

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Old 10-23-2013, 12:54 PM   #31
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Old 10-23-2013, 11:04 PM   #32
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any update?

I'm too busy at work and haven't had a chance to get it over to the shop.

Hopefully I can get to the shop within the next 2 weeks.
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Old 11-01-2013, 11:57 AM   #33
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Dropped the car off at the paint shop today.
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Old 11-09-2013, 07:53 PM   #34
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Pictures of the "tarnage" on the chassis....
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Old 11-10-2013, 12:44 AM   #35
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That is absolutley crazy. I dont know how you stayed so composed at the Fest. Definately the state should have covered the repair of that. I would have been livid. Kudos to you. I'm glad you're getting it fixed. I look forward to seeing you in Texas.
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Old 11-10-2013, 12:59 AM   #36
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OMG. I'm just reading this post for the first time. Hope repairs work out.
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Old 11-10-2013, 10:14 AM   #37
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I am quite surprised that I haven't experienced wheel vibration on the highway due to the tar buildup.

Two "tar removal" detailers looked at the damage this week and have decided to "no bid" the project.

Yesterday, I met with another detailer and he seems willing to tackle the damage.
He says that it will take 2 days at a minimum to remove the tar.
The front and rear suspension may have to be disassembled...
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Old 11-27-2013, 06:40 PM   #38
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Hey VChula ... just read your thread, sad to see this for sure! How did the underbody cleanup turn out?
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Old 11-27-2013, 11:00 PM   #39
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Hey VChula ... just read your thread, sad to see this for sure! How did the underbody cleanup turn out?
To date, it still hasn't been resolved...
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Old 11-28-2013, 10:46 AM   #40
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Best of luck to you, hang in there !
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Old 01-02-2014, 08:46 PM   #41
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Just read this thread. Wow. I have only seen road tar like this once, but it didn't have the gravel damage as bad as your car. That is sick. Out of curiosity, what insurance company were you dealing with? I own a bodyshop, and I have never seen road hazard damage questioned like this. Unfreaking believable. Has the car been repaired? If so, I hope it turned out well.
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Old 01-03-2014, 02:05 AM   #42
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To date, the tar still has not been completely removed.

My insurance company, Wawanesa, is battling with the detail guy that the paint shop hired to remove the tar from the chassis.

Initially, the detailer wanted $1000 to remove the tar.
The insurance company countered with only $200 to steam clean the undercarriage.

The steam cleaning did remove the big rocks, but did not remove the tar and the smaller rocks embedded in the tar.
The inner fender liners will be replaced.
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The detailer then asked for $700 more to finish the job.
The insurance company has refused this.

Last I heard, the insurance company is only willing to pay for the removal of the tar on the suspension and wheels. Any spots on the undercarriage will not be covered (no big deal in my mind as there aren't many tar spots there anyway).

I hope to hear more this week on the tar removal.
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