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Old 21 June 2016, 10:15 PM
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My 14 year old blue/black Bug looks great from a distance (about 25 metres) but close up the front of the car looks like it's been lightly sandblasted. I suspect a respray is the only option or are there alternatives?
Old 22 June 2016, 12:00 AM
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Respray every time. Paint rescue is not a long time cure in my opinion.
Old 23 June 2016, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Paben
My 14 year old blue/black Bug looks great from a distance (about 25 metres) but close up the front of the car looks like it's been lightly sandblasted. I suspect a respray is the only option or are there alternatives?
Pictures will help.
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Pictures will help.

Unfortunately all looks well in pictures, in fact I posted some up in one of the threads and I was congratulated on having an immaculate car! I'll try to get some close up bonnet pics, that's the worst area.
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look for pure gloss on face book contact him a good mate and his work speaks volumes
Old 30 June 2016, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Paben
Unfortunately all looks well in pictures, in fact I posted some up in one of the threads and I was congratulated on having an immaculate car! I'll try to get some close up bonnet pics, that's the worst area.
Often the case with black cars, people only see the gloss.

Try to get it under some decent lighting. Even petrol stations or multi story carparks can show up paint defects well
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I'm a detailer in your area, happy to meet up and take a look to give you a better idea of what can/can't be salvaged.
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