[Donner]

Originally Posted by Giri

Thank you guys for your input!

Body shop estimated 1 1/2 weeks for repair to be completed. Is this normal?

Also, how much could this realistically lower the value of my car?

A week and a half turn around seems to be rather quick in my view but then I live near a metropolis. How good of a job they do remains to be seen but when I hit a deer with my van, the repairs were done so well I couldn't even tell.

As far as the loss of value, the insurance claim is certainly going to trigger a car fax indicator of previous damage. For an ebay sell, it could matter but when I traded in the van, I got back a lot more than expected, and no one seemed to care.

Sorry to hear of the issue.

Kindest,

Donner

[Giri]

I'm about to give her another wash and re-apply sealing tomorrow and give her some love; Will give her a look over as well.

It's crazy how powerful our cars are. 17 days in a Corolla really made me realize how special my car is.

[dennis@hixsonnet.com]

That sucks bud - but be thankful it hit the front of your car and didnt go through the windshield instead! Atleast your still here to talk about it!

[Giri]

You're absolutely right!

[mekirk2]

My body shop always told me to wait a certain amount of time before applying anything to the new paint.....

[John20162SS]

Originally Posted by mekirk2

My body shop always told me to wait a certain amount of time before applying anything to the new paint.....

That's what I always heard too

[Camar05]

Usually, you dont want to wax or seal for about 30 days after repaint

[bybcous]

I waited 30 days before I applied wax to my repainted car.

[Giri]

crap I did it already :( Is it bad?

[dreamst8]

Originally Posted by c4racer

That's a collision claim. Not comp. comp only applies to damage to a car when parked. And yes most likely insurance will go up. That's how they do it. Sorry man - I would be pretty pissed off.

Incorrect for a very similiar accident of mine...I watched a pc of, roughly 2x2 plywood, t-bone into my drivers side front headlight and fascia at 70 mph, on my 2010 RS..2900$ damage... Covered by Comp....not ur fault, no premium issues...took about 14 days to fix as well...

[GasPipeDreamer]

Yeah thats sort weird I just checked my comprehensive coverage this is exactly what it says on mine "Comprehensive coverage pays the cost of damage (minus any applicable deductible) that occurs as a result of a non-collision incident including: fire, flood, theft, falling objects, vandalism, collision with an animal, hail, malicious mischief, windstorms, civil commotion, explosion, earthquake, water damage, lightning, larceny, and damage caused by flying objects " maybe it all depends on your insurance.

[Giri]

Yup was a coup claim for me as well. Do I need to take off the sealant and reapply later? Could it damage my paint or something?

[Giri]

And how can I take the rejex off of the bumper?

[Giri]

Should I take it off? I'm low-key freaking out and really don't want to ruin the bumpers paint for the long-term. Would taking it off damage it more than leaving it on'?