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Old 05-30-2008   #5 (permalink)
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Let me tell you... This will probably be the first of several times you scratch that lower spoiler. I would hold off on getting it repainted professionally.

First step. Try to buff it out like recommended. That will take care of the majority of scratches.

Next. If you still have deeper scratches, go buy some touch up paint from the dealership. Paint it yourself. It wont be a pro job by any means but I don't think it will matter much. Since it is so low, most people will never notice it. Also, due to the angle, the lower spoiler will reflect the dark asphalt. That makes it even harder to notice. I bet you will only see it if you bend at the knees and look closely.

Lastly, if it still looks bad. Have it painted by a pro. Like mentioned, it will probably cost $350 or so. Worse case scenarion, you bought some touchup paint at a cost of $20 that was unnecessary. Personally, I've now scraped mine a few times. I've painted it several times over using the touchup paint. No one would even know unless they got within 2 feet or if I told them about it. I figure I'll have it professionally painted at some point. Maybe if/when I sell the car.
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