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I thot this was bird poop- altho it looked a little big and odd color.
so I tried wiping it off with a paper towel and water. did not come off.
I wonder what I can use to scrape it without ruining the paint?
It is a couple of swirls on the outside of car.
Have no idea what.
car is a 2009 White corolla if that makes a difference as to paint.
while I'm here I have another question-
I had a small accident resulting in some dents to the driver side. over a year ago.
I did nothing, so yeah, now the rust is spreading.
stupid I know.
I know a body place that will touch it up, I'm not going for the $4000 new panel.
what if I just bought the paint, and touched it up?
2. find a reasonable body shop that will remove/paint/install new skin for you. Entire repair should cost about $600. In laws had RAV4 front door skin done for $500 plus paint job included.
I know a body place that will touch it up, I'm not going for the $4000 new panel.
No junk yards in your area? That would be my first place I'd look, you might find one same color. Make sure it's exact year. $100, little bit of work and it's like new.
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what if I just bought the paint, and touched it up?
Is that a bad idea?
Assuming you don't care what it looks like first sand or wire wheel the rust off, lightly sand the painted areas you're going to paint with about 1000 grit sandpaper for better paint adhesion. Mask off the areas you're not going to paint, apply primer and paint. Should be fine for at least a few years.
NEVER use paper towels on your paint work, they will scratch your paint terribly. Use a clean microfiber towel.
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how do you like yr 09 corolla?
