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Old 04-05-2009, 10:38 PM
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Have you ever found your self wondering what it looks like when the paint on your e60 is scraped off all the way to the metal?
(for some viewers this might be traumatic - brace yourself)

BTW, don't ask. It was obviously something stupid.
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Old 04-05-2009, 10:43 PM
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I hope your about to do a new paint job on your e60
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ALMOST shed a tear man....
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dude, what were u trying to find out??
Old 04-06-2009, 12:13 AM
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Garage door down on the trunk ???

Ouch mate, nasty gash
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Old 04-06-2009, 04:52 AM
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Oh my! Dude, looks like you were using a radial saw to wax your car!
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Your poor car....
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Ouch!



Sorry man. You'd be surprised what paint repair shops can do these days w/o a big investment. GL.
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Ouch!

Looks like 3 layers of primer under the blue...


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