"Entropic Force" (entropicforce)
06/22/2015 at 15:46 • Filed to: None
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"Entropic Force" (entropicforce)
06/22/2015 at 15:46 • Filed to: None | 1
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Hello Opponauts. I hope everyone is having the Monday they deserve a great Monday!
I have recently acquired a new vehicular unit, and while others may laugh, I have already come to love it. Some back story first though. My first car was an ‘89 Oldsmobile Cutlass. I bought it from my grandmother for a cool grande, and treated it well. It ran fine enough, and the red leather interior was a real panty-dropper in high school. Transmission went to crap after about a year, and would’ve cost more than I had to fix it up. With some savings, I bought a 2002 Dodge Stratus which has served me well since 2007. I’ve put something like 65K miles into it, and have acquired some interesting issues along the way. Fast forward to last week, and out of the kindness of his heart, my old man bought me an ‘04 Prius. He knew my Stratus was having issues, and decided to help me out. I’m eternally grateful, and while it’s not my dream, it’s better than what I had. I mean, it has A/C, and in Florida that’s pretty important.
But, it needs work. A lot of work. It’s only aesthetic, but I’m interested in doing what I can. The big issue is this:
There used to be a decal here for the company that owned the car. Someone appears to have tried surgery to remove the sticker/decal/whatever with a shotgun, and I’m interested in figuring out how to...... touch up the area for lack of a better phrase. I’ve got a touch up paint pen from Toyota for some of the smaller dings/scratches. But beyond that, I’ve not much experience. Any advice for moving forward? I’d really appreciate the help!
AM3R shamefully returns
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 15:53 |
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First off i’d get some clay to try to get some of the sticker residue off. I bought a car that had stickers from the dealer on the windshield (price) and had to clay to finally get all the residue off.
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Entropic Force
> AM3R shamefully returns
06/22/2015 at 15:55 |
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I’ve not used clay before, but that sounds like a good idea. Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll try some clay and elbow grease.
Because Racecar
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 15:55 |
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First I’d check junkyards and craigslist for part outs to see if there’s a matching color Prius you could steal a door off of. If you can’t find one, I’d probably just bondo it and paint it.
Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 15:56 |
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Hello Opponauts. I hope everyone is having the Monday they deserve a great Monday!
Interesting choice of words. I don’t know that I want to help you :)
Body filler for the holes, colour match paint
That square area is (I believe) the result of that area of the paint not being exposed to the sun the same as the rest. I have no idea what to do, short of stripping and repainting.
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 15:59 |
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Are you worried about the dents or just the marks? You should be able to get all of the residue off with a buffer and touch up the scratches with some paint. Otherwise you’re sanding and bondoing.
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Entropic Force
> Because Racecar
06/22/2015 at 16:01 |
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Good call. I’ll try a junkyard near me and see what’s available. I’ve not replaced a door before, so I’m unsure how simple/difficult that would be. Thanks for the suggestion.
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AM3R shamefully returns
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:02 |
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No problem, I've only clayed my cars a couple times. It's actually really easy, just be generous with the lubricant and be patient. Doesn't require much elbow grease, just make a lot of passes. Here's a great tutorial: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PRwgnh…
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Because Racecar
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:03 |
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Doing a door is really simple. Just unhinge the old one, disconnect the electronics and swap, even if you need to swap the panel it’s not that hard at all. Also if there’s any more stickers on it use goo gone, it’s a miracle.
You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:03 |
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Use lots of lube and less elbow grease. If you get a clay kit it will come with some spray detailer to use. The clay should slide easily across the surface except when it hits something like a bug, sap spot or other junk. If detailer isn’t available clay when the car is still wet with soapy water.
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Entropic Force
> SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
06/22/2015 at 16:04 |
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I was mostly concerned with the residue. Washing and scrubbing hasn’t done much, but I might not be using the right products/tools. What would you recommend buffing with?
Thanks for the help!
CalzoneGolem
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:06 |
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I wouldn’t do shit about it #beaterlife
Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:12 |
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If you can get the door card off try and push the edges of the holes flat a little then maybe fibreglass> filler and spray paint it. Wont be perfect but itll be cheap and a big improvement.
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:14 |
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Secondary to because racecars suggestion of a new door it isnt always quite as simple as disconnecting and reconnecting. If theres a lock on the door youll either need the seperate key for it or swap the barrels.
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Entropic Force
> Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
06/22/2015 at 16:18 |
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Twas meant in jest! I only wish for everyone to have what they are destined for: the inevitable entropic destruction of the universe.
Less existentially though, I appreciate your advise.
The square area is darker than the surrounding paint though, and I thought the paint that was exposed would get darker, not lighter.
Tohru
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:21 |
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Any advice for moving forward?
Be careful with the floor mats.
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SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:34 |
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Just trying to get that off you might be able to do it by hand with a thicker cut polish and some microfiber rags, but I’m kind of guessing on that. Someone else probably has an easier solution.
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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:38 |
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Basically, the paint underneath is protected, and the rest fades normally. Paint always gets lighter with age.
Unless it’s a Ferrari, in which case it will eventually darken to Charcoal Grey.
Agrajag
> Entropic Force
06/22/2015 at 16:48 |
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No advice. Just here to say I like your Iron Man gif.
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Entropic Force
> SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
06/22/2015 at 21:37 |
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That’s exactly what I thought, but after about 15-20 minutes of work, I didn’t notice a difference. I appreciate the help though.
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Entropic Force
> Tohru
06/22/2015 at 21:40 |
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Entropic Force
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
06/22/2015 at 21:42 |
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Someone else recommended this as well. I might have to give that a shot, but it depends on how hard it’ll be to get in that area. Definitely worth a shot though. Thanks!
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Entropic Force
> Agrajag
06/22/2015 at 21:43 |
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Entropic Force
> CalzoneGolem
06/22/2015 at 21:45 |
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But if I don’t do shit, how will everyone know I’m the enthusiastest? I’ve already washed and waxed in 4 times since Saturday, it feels like a waste if I don’t sink all my life’s savings into it.
TheOnelectronic
> Entropic Force
06/23/2015 at 01:07 |
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I told you. I warned you about the floor mats, bro.
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TheOnelectronic
> Entropic Force
06/23/2015 at 01:08 |
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It’s a prius, so priority #1 is making sure people know you're better than them. It's only logical.
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TheOnelectronic
> Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
06/23/2015 at 01:12 |
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Is there some way he could mask off that rectangle and age it some how? Some kW UV lamps or something?
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Entropic Force
> TheOnelectronic
06/23/2015 at 01:21 |
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But how do I do this in the best way possible? Can I get a bunch of stickers to adhere to the back so people know all my political/ideological leanings? Do I replace the pedals with cheap metal bits I find at autozone and get some ironic truck nuts? Or, do I take out the transmission, and replace it with a manual? If I do that, how is the best way to let everyone know I drive a manual?
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TheOnelectronic
> Entropic Force
06/23/2015 at 01:25 |
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Get some naked lady mudflaps.
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CalzoneGolem
> Entropic Force
06/23/2015 at 07:42 |
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I’m not dissing your Prius here but because you have a Prius no one will know you’re an enthusiast despite what you do.
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Entropic Force
> CalzoneGolem
06/23/2015 at 08:19 |
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Point taken... I appreciate your honesty.
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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
> TheOnelectronic
06/24/2015 at 07:44 |
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I honestly don’t know. would probably take a long time, and in the end you might end up overdoing it.