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bumblebee · 08-14-2008, 07:27 PM

I just noticed there's a chip on my clear coat on my driver's side door. Looks like somebody swung their door open and hit mine. No other visible damage besides the small chip

SunDiego · 08-14-2008, 07:27 PM

Rude people these days! Sorry to hear that.

**SmartDigger** · 08-14-2008, 07:36 PM

That is why I was thinking of getting a non painted color. I will see what comes out for the 09 color before making up my mind

Kermit · 08-14-2008, 08:03 PM

Does the yellow have a clear coat? I didn't think it did....

Did they end up taking away part of the plastic?

bumblebee · 08-14-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

Does the yellow have a clear coat? I didn't think it did....

Did they end up taking away part of the plastic?

I didn't think it did when I bought the smart. But after washing my smart and saw that chip I can tell it's the clear coat. I don't think the plastic is chipped. Just the clear coat.

**SmartDigger** · 08-14-2008, 09:41 PM

Could the plastic be clear coated on all of them to make them nice and shinny like we like our cars. Bling Bling....

PeteInLongBeach · 08-14-2008, 11:46 PM

I asked the dealer about this, and was told that all panels are clear coated, even if the color is in the plastic (black, white, yellow).

Kermit · 08-15-2008, 07:16 AM

Good to know they are clear coated. The DW is now making me consider painting my long awaited yellow panels. I really really don't want to as I had something else in mind to break up the yellow.

Having the clearcoat should make painting the panels an easier process for prep work on shooting the panels a new color which I may reluctantly have to do.

Thanks for the info.

sheureka · 08-15-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bumblebee

I just noticed there's a chip on my clear coat on my driver's side door. Looks like somebody swung their door open and hit mine. No other visible damage besides the small chip

I bought the paint set from Paul at RoundRock and repaired a scratch on my door with the clearcoat. I can't even tell where it was now. - sheureka

PassionforPassionCT · 08-15-2008, 11:45 AM

2500 miles and I already have two rock chips on the front. Being it silver, there are two little black specks. It bothers me... but with such a flat front end..