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06 March 2011, 12:36 PM
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In that case get her a car with some proper paintwork. This whole thread is just ludicrous. Fingernails and cat's claws being able to scratch a car that hurtles along a motorway at 70mph plus with all manner of grit and the likes hitting it with very little effect even after tens of thousands of miles.
06 March 2011, 01:42 PM
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It's a Toyota which has much thicker paint than a Subaru (200 vs 100 microns iirc) ...but do i really have to go out & take a picture just to satisfy you? like i said before go & check your other half's car! failing that your mums! ...although i do get the feeling you're more interested in arguing, rather than the argument.
06 March 2011, 08:20 PM
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But i notice, you didn't want to check your other half's car... so here's a pic of mine:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...y/IMG_0476.jpg
Not too easy to see on silver, but you can make out the fine scratches & where they appear in relation to where your hand/finger tips would be, as opposed to base of the finger (where a ring would be)
& here's mine:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...y/IMG_0477.jpg
far easier to see, due mainly to colour but also probably due to paint thickness (Subaru) ...again notice where the marks are, deep under the handle, where finger nails would be.
Don't just take my word for it, maybe head over to the detailing section & ask their opinion?
But like i said, you seem far more interested in arguing...
06 March 2011, 09:07 PM
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Ahhh, so because it's 'obvious' to you ...it must be so. I'm not an aeronautical engineer so have no idea about fluid dynamics or turbulence so couldn't possibly comment as to why small particles don't scratch/pepper mark the front of a car ...so maybe ask them?
But i notice, you didn't want to check your other half's car... so here's a pic of mine:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...y/IMG_0476.jpg
Not too easy to see on silver, but you can make out the fine scratches & where they appear in relation to where your hand/finger tips would be, as opposed to base of the finger (where a ring would be)
& here's mine:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...y/IMG_0477.jpg
far easier to see, due mainly to colour but also probably due to paint thickness (Subaru) ...again notice where the marks are, deep under the handle, where finger nails would be.
Don't just take my word for it, maybe head over to the detailing section & ask their opinion?
But like i said, you seem far more interested in arguing...
But i notice, you didn't want to check your other half's car... so here's a pic of mine:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...y/IMG_0476.jpg
Not too easy to see on silver, but you can make out the fine scratches & where they appear in relation to where your hand/finger tips would be, as opposed to base of the finger (where a ring would be)
& here's mine:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...y/IMG_0477.jpg
far easier to see, due mainly to colour but also probably due to paint thickness (Subaru) ...again notice where the marks are, deep under the handle, where finger nails would be.
Don't just take my word for it, maybe head over to the detailing section & ask their opinion?
But like i said, you seem far more interested in arguing...
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06 March 2011, 09:30 PM
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06 March 2011, 09:39 PM
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Picture of cat in the exhaust: Funny
Saying that you'd feed the Cat Antifreeze: Not funny
A few years ago our neighbour lost their cat to some locals deciding to use it as a football, kicked it to death, in the street. Yeah, real funny.
The problem is that there really are quite a few people out there who do that sort of things for laughs. Frequently.
Saying that you'd feed the Cat Antifreeze: Not funny
A few years ago our neighbour lost their cat to some locals deciding to use it as a football, kicked it to death, in the street. Yeah, real funny.
The problem is that there really are quite a few people out there who do that sort of things for laughs. Frequently.
If that happened to our cat and I knew who it was......
However, if I lived in an area that was frequented by these types (hooded probably), I just wouldnt get a cat anyway.
When it comes down to it, do any of the cat haters on here like dogs? I dont really like dogs, but I respect the fact that they are living creatures and have as much right to live as I do.
07 March 2011, 08:38 AM
#158
Not sure why your car doesn't have marks & mine does, maybe I (or previous owner) have girly hands? ...& your missus has man hands?
Still ...carry on arguing the t0ss & digging your own hole, as others point out that their paint work has similar marks.
07 March 2011, 09:02 AM
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F1's argument appears to be that because his car doesn't have any marks & that the above just isn't possible (due to his car not being marked & his 'theory' that if paint was so soft it would be 'stripped to bare metal' by merely driving it, without taking into consideration that possibly manufacturers apply different thickness' of paint to different areas of car or indeed the possibility that maybe airflow plays a part)
BTW I like/respect cats (I've owned a few) but haven't owned one for a fair years as I feel it would be a little bit unfair due to the type of road i live by (fast 'A') ...but i'm not a zealot either & appreciate that fair few comments on this thread are tongue in cheek
07 March 2011, 09:15 AM
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Well as I said I have no marks on my car like that and nor does my other half. I also have a large Tom cat that sits on my Scoob as soon as I bring it home and guess what??? No scratches whatseover. Guess my cars are just magic then 
07 March 2011, 09:19 AM
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07 March 2011, 07:53 PM
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lol the last few posts in this thread beggar belief. How the **** are you managing to scratch your door handles like that with your nails?
I tested this myself out of stupidity n boredom rather than anything else and there is noway I could scratch the paint with my nails like that in the pics in here unless you have the hands of a bloody spastic! Not saying your wags are retarded or anything
but cmon they must be literally punching the door handles with their fingertips to do that kind of damage. Is that why women are always complaining about chipped nails???
I tested this myself out of stupidity n boredom rather than anything else and there is noway I could scratch the paint with my nails like that in the pics in here unless you have the hands of a bloody spastic! Not saying your wags are retarded or anything
but cmon they must be literally punching the door handles with their fingertips to do that kind of damage. Is that why women are always complaining about chipped nails???
07 March 2011, 09:18 PM
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Right my pride and joy has just been dropped off at the best bodyshop in town and the owner Jesus I kid you not has told me that he has had many clients who have suffered from perjuicio del gatos. Sounds deadly. So is the quote of 700 euros.
07 March 2011, 09:27 PM
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Good grief, for that you may as well invest in the equipment, do it yourself and then you can do it again for when your car next gets inflicted. In the mean time offer your services out for Ł350 a go and have yourself a nice side earner.
07 March 2011, 10:03 PM
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lol the last few posts in this thread beggar belief. How the **** are you managing to scratch your door handles like that with your nails?
I tested this myself out of stupidity n boredom rather than anything else and there is noway I could scratch the paint with my nails like that in the pics in here unless you have the hands of a bloody spastic! Not saying your wags are retarded or anything but cmon they must be literally punching the door handles with their fingertips to do that kind of damage. Is that why women are always complaining about chipped nails???
I tested this myself out of stupidity n boredom rather than anything else and there is noway I could scratch the paint with my nails like that in the pics in here unless you have the hands of a bloody spastic! Not saying your wags are retarded or anything
but cmon they must be literally punching the door handles with their fingertips to do that kind of damage. Is that why women are always complaining about chipped nails???Fingernails cannot do that. End of!
07 March 2011, 10:10 PM
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lol the last few posts in this thread beggar belief. How the **** are you managing to scratch your door handles like that with your nails?
I tested this myself out of stupidity n boredom rather than anything else and there is noway I could scratch the paint with my nails like that in the pics in here unless you have the hands of a bloody spastic! Not saying your wags are retarded or anything but cmon they must be literally punching the door handles with their fingertips to do that kind of damage. Is that why women are always complaining about chipped nails???
I tested this myself out of stupidity n boredom rather than anything else and there is noway I could scratch the paint with my nails like that in the pics in here unless you have the hands of a bloody spastic! Not saying your wags are retarded or anything
but cmon they must be literally punching the door handles with their fingertips to do that kind of damage. Is that why women are always complaining about chipped nails???Some good shots on here:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...or-handle.html
& Lexus mention it in relation to their new scratch resistant clear coat:
http://paultan.org/2009/10/02/lexus-...sistant-paint/
08 March 2011, 08:22 AM
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09 March 2011, 08:04 AM
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Should be able to shed some light tomorrow ...we've got a scratch/scuff/dent removal guy coming in, I need a quote for some door dings so ill ask him for his opinion.
It's funny, since posting on this thread i can't help but notice other peoples door handles!
It's funny, since posting on this thread i can't help but notice other peoples door handles!
09 March 2011, 11:33 AM
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The scooby is coming back on Friday so I got to sort out the car cover double quick... for outside use which one would you go for? This way the cat can do as he pleases and everyone is happy!
80 quid
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10 March 2011, 11:20 AM
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As to why, firstly small contaminants (dirt/ grit) either under/in the nail, or even already on the surface of your car, are scored across the paintwork as the nail comes into contact (he has dogs that have even scratched patio door glass because of the above!)...secondly, womens nails tend to be longer (so come into contact more often) & also are polished ...& cellulose nail polish can actually be as hard as clear coat!
His suggested solution to a cat 'problem' would be to use a citrus based product (lemon/orange peel, sticky stuff/tar remover, or citrus based cat repellants/sprays found in pet shops) ...as most cats hate the stuff! but warned that citric acid could possibly eat into laquer over long periods (so test it first).
The other option would be either get the bonnet armourfended or get a body shop to spray it with a few extra coats of clear coat.
He warned against a car cover, as similar to above ...they can 'trap' contaminats between the cover & paintwork & any movement (such as wind or you taking it on/off) can scratch.
Nice bloke
10 March 2011, 05:19 PM
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now i've calmed down I've got to agree with Daz on the scratches...its just dirt from fingers scratching the paint when you reach for the handle, all my cars have similar marks, but a bit of t-cut and they are mostly removed.
I've got to agree with Daz on the scratches...its just dirt from fingers scratching the paint when you reach for the handle, all my cars have similar marks, but a bit of t-cut and they are mostly removed.
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