We just purchased a brand new Jeep last week and my wife noticed a big scratch on the hood this morning. She is absolutely sick about it (it's her car and it is her birthday on top of it). Any ideas on what can be done? I'm assuming it will need to be taken to a body shop (it's definitely through the clear coat). Any help suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
Brand New Jeep - First Scratch
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We just purchased a brand new Jeep last week and my wife noticed a big scratch on the hood this morning. She is absolutely sick about it (it's her car and it is her birthday on top of it). Any ideas on what can be done? I'm assuming it will need to be taken to a body shop (it's definitely through the clear coat). Any help suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
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I am soooo stealing this line. Hahahahahaha
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Damn. Looks like the hood does need to be repainted. I mean, you can touch up that entire scratch, but it won't look good as new.
If you do get it re-painted, have a qualified shop apply XPEL Paint Protection Film to the hood.
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Scratch? That's like a love tap. If I freaked out over every bit of Arizona pin striping I have, I'd never take the Jeep out of the driveway. It's a Jeep! Use it and drive it like a Jeep! I have a black JKR with some solid striping and am damn proud of it.
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Check out Care Care Collision Centers. State Farm sent me there when my other vehicle slid into an I-55 entrance ramp guard rail during an icy day this past winter.
CARCARE Collision Centers
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new hood louver or deal option
I would go with this.
http://www.krawloff-road.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=hood+louver&Submit=
Or this
XT Graphics XT Graphics Hood Accent, Matte Black J26014 (07-14 Wrangler JK) - Free Shipping
I would go with this.
http://www.krawloff-road.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=hood+louver&Submit=
Or this
XT Graphics XT Graphics Hood Accent, Matte Black J26014 (07-14 Wrangler JK) - Free Shipping
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That's what I love about this forum; many minds = many ideas!
There are a number of places that sell these hood decals at varying prices. You may want to check out pixeldecals and see about getting a custom one. Don does great work at a good price.
Or even opt for one of these and really be unique: | Mopar
And never forget that a happy wife makes for a happy life.
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I had. Nasty scratch and small dent in my last truck. I called the dealer and asked their recommendation. They had local paint less scratch and dent company in which they recommended. It cost $50 and looked brand new...couldn't tell any work was done.
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If you are going to get it repainted, you may want to consider buying a 10A or Rubicon X hood, have it painted first and then take your Jeep in for the installation.
That way you and your wife can be glad there was a mishap that justified purchasing the cool looking factory hood.
Perhaps a offer the X hood as birthday present?
Another way of looking at the problem.
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