Damage report

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 02/15/2019 at 20:37 • Filed to: Park at Zoidbergs?

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All three vehicles have battle scars from Seattle’s biggest storm in decades. Even the Subaru I sold to my neighbor didn’t escape unscathed. Nothing too terribad, although I should probably do something about the Miata fender...

The new V70 wagon is no longer straight :(

The 850 got a bruise in nearly the same spot

I’m not sure if I was lucky to avoid major damage, or unlucky to get minor damage on all vehicles. The two Volvos sat throughout the entire storm, and had a foot of snow covering them that I was hoping would offer some protection from falling branches. Bleh. So what would you guys do to keep the Miata fender from becoming more of an issue? And as for the Volvos.... Worth looking into getting those fixed? PDR maybe..?

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > AestheticsInMotion 02/15/2019 at 20:41

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PDR for the volvos shouldn’t run more than $150 for both. With the Miata fender people will say “sand and primer” but primer without a topcoat actually ABSORBS moisture and will make the underlying metal more likely to rust, so I’d pick up a cheap can of single-stage color match paint and just touch up the whole area. Lots of “rattlecan touch up” tutorial vids on YouTube.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > AestheticsInMotion 02/15/2019 at 20:50

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Fo r the Miata - the easiest solution to damaged fenders is to remove the fenders. Saves weight, and adds Mad Max. Adding lightness is cool, bu t adding Mad Max is forever. Also Mad Max Miata is a cool title to have. So there's my vote - mad Max miata

AestheticsInMotion > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 02/15/2019 at 20:52

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I mean... I wouldn’t mind joi nin g the inner circle of Oppo exocet owners. I guess removing a fender is a good first step...

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > AestheticsInMotion 02/15/2019 at 20:52

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what would i do about the miata bumper

get a sticker printed

you should see the other guy

AestheticsInMotion > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 02/15/2019 at 20:55

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Ha I actually like that idea

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AestheticsInMotion 02/15/2019 at 20:57

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Shit! That sucks

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/15/2019 at 21:03

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Yeah... Although I’m not too concerned with cosmetic things. It’s the potential mechanical failures and high-dollar repairs that wake me up at night in a cold sweat. These Volvos give me very real anxiety

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 02/15/2019 at 21:42

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Ouch. Happy that the two things I like were safely tucked away.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > AestheticsInMotion 02/15/2019 at 22:00

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My fixes and how I feel better about damage.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/9099000138/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=AM15I3Z1GLFW8&psc=1

Tapas > AestheticsInMotion 02/15/2019 at 22:26

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That sucks dude. An ything ha pp ens to my car ad m day is ruined.

Miata fender? Nail polish.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 02/15/2019 at 22:27

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My Volvo guy swears by PDR.  Worth a shot?

AestheticsInMotion > Tapas 02/15/2019 at 22:29

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Oh... That might be what my lazy ass goes with.

I remember when I smashed a wheel in the snow last winter. I was super upset with myself. Now though... Eh. If this is what I have to pay to get a real winter storm, I'd gladly pay that cost every year. But the Miata has never been a beauty queen, and while I'd love a perfect, clean Volvo.... I don't think that will realistically happen with either of these. Maybe the next! 

benjrblant > AestheticsInMotion 02/15/2019 at 23:42

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You sell them so well.

AestheticsInMotion > benjrblant 02/16/2019 at 01:30

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And yet I still f lew out to buy another one!

It’s a strange form of crazy.

Although a little voice in the back of my head is telling me to get out now, sell them both and buy a Ducati, or maybe a newish car with a warranty... 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion 02/16/2019 at 01:45

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Ducati Ducati Ducati Ducati Ducati Ducati 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion 02/16/2019 at 02:04

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https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/d/seattle-ducati-scrambler-cc/6810201876.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcd/d/seattle-fs-2011-ducati-monster-696/6819431869.html

AestheticsInMotion > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 02/16/2019 at 02:34

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Oh man. That Monster. Wanna drive up sometime and find me a bike? 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion 02/16/2019 at 10:45

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Not until you get your endorsement!

AestheticsInMotion > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 02/17/2019 at 02:42

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Knowledge test scheduled! At the very least I should have a permit next week

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion 02/17/2019 at 13:04

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Yes!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > AestheticsInMotion 02/19/2019 at 19:04

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Just buy another fender for the miata, they are stupid easy to just replace. Given how common red is, it shouldnt be too hard to find one. I bought a fender for $25. Granted it was dented to hell but it was better than the one I had lol. Either way, an absolutely perfect one cant fetch more than $100 or so. That one looks pretty gone due to the rust.