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What did you do to your Hellcat today?

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Just a general sub-note: Rule of thumb is you need 3 diameters of thread engagement (depth) in alum to account for the approx 3x difference on strength. I try to use the longest screw that will fit and try for 3.5-4x. Shorter engagements definitely need steel inserts, but the inserts still need 1.5-2x min engagement.
I agree, the bolt they use for it doesn't have nearly enough thread engagement for aluminum to handle the torque they call for. It's all fixed now and better than ever
 


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Did that being stupid today. Flung the door open.
Got quoted 2200 to repaint the door
 


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^^^Yeah the odds of a perfect paint match are so low, that door would always look a little off. I would just try to correct it as much as possible and leave it. Good luck!
 


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I just cant believe the price to repaint the door. I was figuring 12-1500. 2200?!
 


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I bet you could get most, if not all, of that out with some careful compounding.

Or maybe some of that silly scratch filler shit they advertise?
Never saw any of that scratch shit that works....I'd have to have it re painted..that would make me sick
I just cant believe the price to repaint the door. I was figuring 12-1500. 2200?!
Yeah but if they're good and can match it...do it...
 


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Never saw any of that scratch shit that works....I'd have to have it re painted..that would make me sick

Yeah but if they're good and can match it...do it...

I understand, and if it's deep enough, it will need it, but there exists the possibility that it's "only" into the clear-coat, and if so, it could be blended out...
 


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I understand, and if it's deep enough, it will need it, but there exists the possibility that it's "only" into the clear-coat, and if so, it could be blended out...
Kinda looks like it's through the clear coat...he could try other methods..if none work...bust out the 2 g's...(and be more careful from now on)
 


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I understand, and if it's deep enough, it will need it, but there exists the possibility that it's "only" into the clear-coat, and if so, it could be blended out...
That red...is not that hard to match...(@ the right shop)...your silver..not so easy..so watch yer horns around the car..:giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle:
 


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I just cant believe the price to repaint the door. I was figuring 12-1500. 2200?!
Paint (TorRed) is (or was) expensive.
When I had my strat (guitar) painted TorRed, it was 450 a PINT.
That was in 2017-2018.
 


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Paint (TorRed) is (or was) expensive.
When I had my strat (guitar) painted TorRed, it was 450 a PINT.
That was in 2017-2018.
How much do you know about guitars?
 


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I just cant believe the price to repaint the door. I was figuring 12-1500. 2200?!
1. You live in the middle of "everything is overpriced" land.
2. It'll happen again, especially if you actually take it out and drive it.
3. Have a reputable detailer buff it, maybe some 1000 paper, and let the next owner deal with it.

Battle scars make the car more drivable and parkable. Use it, abuse it, don't worry about it, and if you get $5k less when you sell it in 10y, you are way ahead. And if, in 10y you want to restore it, great! :)

Don't become obsessive, it only hurts you.
 


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1. You live in the middle of "everything is overpriced" land.
2. It'll happen again, especially if you actually take it out and drive it.
3. Have a reputable detailer buff it, maybe some 1000 paper, and let the next owner deal with it.

Battle scars make the car more drivable and parkable. Use it, abuse it, don't worry about it, and if you get $5k less when you sell it in 10y, you are way ahead. And if, in 10y you want to restore it, great! :)

Don't become obsessive, it only hurts you.
DONT LISTEN TO HIM....(he drives over dirt roads)....in the rain...and snow...he has no regard for these works of art....scratches and dents dont build character in a car...unless of course ya wanna be seen drivig a ghetto cruiser...oh BTW ...and as of late...he's become a wise guy..:giggle::giggle::giggle:;)
 


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...and as of late...he's become a wise guy.
So now we only need two more wise men?
 


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How much do you know about guitars?
Only that I have traded good guitars more than I wanted to.
But since I can't play anymore (arthritis) I ended up trading a Les Paul and 3 great American strats for a work on my house.
My favorite was actually used in a music video (guitar looked great in the video).
Video, not so much.
 




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