Arrrrrrgh! Stupid me... - Toyota Yaris Forums

eTiMaGo · 07-19-2007, 05:56 AM

Trying to get out of a very tight parking spot next to a van... It was going perfect, but I did not take into account the van's front bumper sticking out more than I thought... So with a heart-wrenching scrape and a "bong" sound, I now have some battle scars on the side of my baby

Thankfully most of it was external and I could wipe it off with a damp cloth, but there are some more permanent problems:

Barely visible, but there's a dent right in the middle of the door...

This is a big streak down the door, but it seems to be a gummy material on the outside of the paint, maybe some of the van's clearcoat? I tried to rub it off with a damp cloth, but WD-40 might be more appropriate.

This is the worst spot, on the edge of the actual car frame, down to the bone

So what do you guys recommend for that last spot? can a touch-up pen be enough, or will there still be a risk of rust?

Man, I was so pissed, I just floored it once I got on the road, got a nice chirp going into second gear, it was somehow soothing... But still, this is all my fault, I though I could just squeeze past... guess not...

death is my gift · 07-19-2007, 06:19 AM

Oh crap! That totally blows. And I bet it sucks even more knowing that you did it yourself. Trust me, I've been there. I had an apartment entrance gate close on my brand new 2001 Protege'. Scraped the ENTIRE right side of my car.

I can't help with your question but I can sure sympathize with you.

jdium · 07-19-2007, 06:41 AM

Ouch, that sucks very much bad. As for the last spot, a touch up pen will work to prevent rust if you are thorough, but you gotta make sure to keep a nice coat of wax on it to help the protection...

Doc Zaius · 07-19-2007, 08:07 AM

Sorry to hear that, Thomas. I did the exact same thing in my old Chevy... it is a very sickening sound!

brickhardmeat · 07-19-2007, 08:44 AM

Gues you'll need to prime the spot first and then use the touch up. They have primer in pens also. I think you will not have to worry about rust if you prime first.

kurokoma-kun · 07-19-2007, 09:02 AM

Gaaah!

I'm so sorry, poor lil chili pepper...

I banged my door on rock wall first week I got it, good sized chip right on the edge. I got decent results with paint pen. I also used clearcoat pen over that. Used a scrubber pad like you use for dishes to smooth in between coats.

Are you going to try the hairdryer + compressed air trick for the dent?

Black Yaris · 07-19-2007, 09:05 AM

rubbing coupound will get most of that out, as for the spot missing paint.... yeah that sux

Razr · 07-19-2007, 07:13 PM

Oh nooo! man that sucks.

You should cover up that exposed edge with touch up paint ASAP seeing as there's raw metal visible - you should have got a small can of paint with the car. While there's no way you're going to be able to brush it on good enough to live with, at least you'll be protecting the body from any rust.

The more minor stuff will probably just buff out with something like Meguiars Scratch X or a light cutting wax.

Then again, I'd expect it'll only cost 2500-3500 Baht for a full professional repair job, including fixing the dent.

bugnuts · 07-19-2007, 08:10 PM

eTiMaGo, You did not mention the results of the accident, did you damage the van and if so did it get reported to the owner or police? was this a hit and run

Razr · 07-19-2007, 09:11 PM

This is Thailand - parking scrapes are nearly always "hit & run".

In the two years I owned my last car, I had the drivers door punched in & scraped twice, and the front bumper and guard smashed in - 3 accidents requiring "surgery" all while parked. And another 3 incidents while not parked on top of that! The people around here aren't the best/safest in the world LOL.

Fortunately repairs are cheap (eTiMaGo's will cost about USD$100 give or take), so insurance isn't too expensive even though you're almost certain to claim once or twice a year.

Safariworld · 07-19-2007, 09:32 PM

Was it one of those long wheelbase HIACE with the giant overhang bumpers?

I think Razr is right, better to just take it for some body and paint work rather than a DIY touch up. The only proble with that is the lead time required for the shop.

eTiMaGo · 07-19-2007, 09:44 PM

Well, the van was an old, beat up company delivery van, so I doubt the driver would notice the damage

but I did check, there was just a bit of red paint at the bumper's corner, and some scuffing, nothing major.

I'll check with my insurance if they can work out anything, there's actually a body shop down the road, I always see some really beat up cars there, they seem to do a good job. But first I'l put a dab of touchup paint on the bare metal just in case.

Oh and Razr, have you ever been to south korea? drivers there are WAY worse when it comes to bumping and scraping, it's like they just don't care, the smarter ones put those metal "kangaroo bars" or whatever they're called, like we see on some taxis here... crazy place

Razr · 07-19-2007, 10:13 PM

Nope, never been to South Korea, but it's pretty difficult to imagine worse drivers, heh. Here's an interesting stat I found at an ASEAN website:

"The Asia and Pacific region contributes 44% of global road deaths, although it has only around 14% of the world's motorized vehicle fleet."

I guess that puts it into perspective :)

Razr · 07-19-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

Well, the van was an old, beat up company delivery van, so I doubt the driver would notice the damage

That van is probably responsible for 100+ damaged cars a year - so whatever damage you did to him is just plain karma

Safariworld · 07-19-2007, 10:32 PM

Etimago, heres something to make you feel a bit better. This is a recent bit of collision damage to my car. A friend borrowed it and smashed up the front bumper. In the photo, the middle portion was secured with a piece of string to stop it from dragging on the floor. The plastic cover under the engine was also torn off. Seeing my car like this was not a good thing. It was very very time consuming to fix.

hasher22 · 07-19-2007, 10:58 PM

thats a nice front bumper...where can i get one!!! ??? :(

Safariworld · 07-19-2007, 11:09 PM

Haha... more like WAS a nice bumper. Its fixed now.

Its the Ings+1 N-Spec kit. There are 2 distributors in Australia. Heres the link:

http://www.ings-net.com/english/pro-...a/oceania.html

eTiMaGo · 07-19-2007, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safariworld

Etimago, heres something to make you feel a bit better. This is a recent bit of collision damage to my car. A friend borrowed it and smashed up the front bumper. In the photo, the middle portion was secured with a piece of string to stop it from dragging on the floor. The plastic cover under the engine was also torn off. Seeing my car like this was not a good thing. It was very very time consuming to fix.

Ouch ouch ouch... Is your friend still alive? I would have broken his neck if I was you

And if I'm not mistaken that was an original bumper from Japan, right?

07-19-2007, 05:56 AM	#1
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Arrrrrrgh! Stupid me... Trying to get out of a very tight parking spot next to a van... It was going perfect, but I did not take into account the van's front bumper sticking out more than I thought... So with a heart-wrenching scrape and a "bong" sound, I now have some battle scars on the side of my baby Thankfully most of it was external and I could wipe it off with a damp cloth, but there are some more permanent problems: Barely visible, but there's a dent right in the middle of the door... This is a big streak down the door, but it seems to be a gummy material on the outside of the paint, maybe some of the van's clearcoat? I tried to rub it off with a damp cloth, but WD-40 might be more appropriate. This is the worst spot, on the edge of the actual car frame, down to the bone So what do you guys recommend for that last spot? can a touch-up pen be enough, or will there still be a risk of rust? Man, I was so pissed, I just floored it once I got on the road, got a nice chirp going into second gear, it was somehow soothing... But still, this is all my fault, I though I could just squeeze past... guess not... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

07-19-2007, 06:19 AM	#2
death is my gift wacky broadway nightmare View User's Garage Drives: Willow is a '07 Red Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 621	Oh crap! That totally blows. And I bet it sucks even more knowing that you did it yourself. Trust me, I've been there. I had an apartment entrance gate close on my brand new 2001 Protege'. Scraped the ENTIRE right side of my car. I can't help with your question but I can sure sympathize with you. __________________ "it's always complicated and at some point someone has to draw the line and that is always going to be me. you get down on me for cutting myself off but in the end the slayer is always cut off" Buffy

07-19-2007, 06:41 AM	#3
jdium Mr Attitude Drives: Blazing Blue 5 Spd Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hillsboro Posts: 302	Ouch, that sucks very much bad. As for the last spot, a touch up pen will work to prevent rust if you are thorough, but you gotta make sure to keep a nice coat of wax on it to help the protection... __________________ It's scary to think that half the people surrounding you are below average...

07-19-2007, 08:07 AM	#4
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	Sorry to hear that, Thomas. I did the exact same thing in my old Chevy... it is a very sickening sound! __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

07-19-2007, 08:44 AM	#5
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	Gues you'll need to prime the spot first and then use the touch up. They have primer in pens also. I think you will not have to worry about rust if you prime first. __________________ SPONSORED BY

07-19-2007, 09:02 AM	#6
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	Gaaah! I'm so sorry, poor lil chili pepper... I banged my door on rock wall first week I got it, good sized chip right on the edge. I got decent results with paint pen. I also used clearcoat pen over that. Used a scrubber pad like you use for dishes to smooth in between coats. Are you going to try the hairdryer + compressed air trick for the dent? __________________ my yaris, kurokoma-kun

07-19-2007, 09:05 AM	#7
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	rubbing coupound will get most of that out, as for the spot missing paint.... yeah that sux __________________

07-19-2007, 07:13 PM	#8
Razr YRS WHOR View User's Garage Drives: White 2007 Yaris E-Limited 5dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 359	Oh nooo! man that sucks. You should cover up that exposed edge with touch up paint ASAP seeing as there's raw metal visible - you should have got a small can of paint with the car. While there's no way you're going to be able to brush it on good enough to live with, at least you'll be protecting the body from any rust. The more minor stuff will probably just buff out with something like Meguiars Scratch X or a light cutting wax. Then again, I'd expect it'll only cost 2500-3500 Baht for a full professional repair job, including fixing the dent.

07-19-2007, 08:10 PM	#9
bugnuts Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback BBP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Posts: 149	eTiMaGo, You did not mention the results of the accident, did you damage the van and if so did it get reported to the owner or police? was this a hit and run __________________ "I am un chien andalusia" - Black Francis

07-19-2007, 09:11 PM	#10
Razr YRS WHOR View User's Garage Drives: White 2007 Yaris E-Limited 5dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 359	This is Thailand - parking scrapes are nearly always "hit & run". In the two years I owned my last car, I had the drivers door punched in & scraped twice, and the front bumper and guard smashed in - 3 accidents requiring "surgery" all while parked. And another 3 incidents while not parked on top of that! The people around here aren't the best/safest in the world LOL. Fortunately repairs are cheap (eTiMaGo's will cost about USD$100 give or take), so insurance isn't too expensive even though you're almost certain to claim once or twice a year.

07-19-2007, 09:32 PM	#11
Safariworld Drives: Yaris S Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 35	Was it one of those long wheelbase HIACE with the giant overhang bumpers? I think Razr is right, better to just take it for some body and paint work rather than a DIY touch up. The only proble with that is the lead time required for the shop.

07-19-2007, 09:44 PM	#12
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Well, the van was an old, beat up company delivery van, so I doubt the driver would notice the damage but I did check, there was just a bit of red paint at the bumper's corner, and some scuffing, nothing major. I'll check with my insurance if they can work out anything, there's actually a body shop down the road, I always see some really beat up cars there, they seem to do a good job. But first I'l put a dab of touchup paint on the bare metal just in case. Oh and Razr, have you ever been to south korea? drivers there are WAY worse when it comes to bumping and scraping, it's like they just don't care, the smarter ones put those metal "kangaroo bars" or whatever they're called, like we see on some taxis here... crazy place __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

07-19-2007, 10:13 PM	#13
Razr YRS WHOR View User's Garage Drives: White 2007 Yaris E-Limited 5dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 359	Nope, never been to South Korea, but it's pretty difficult to imagine worse drivers, heh. Here's an interesting stat I found at an ASEAN website: "The Asia and Pacific region contributes 44% of global road deaths, although it has only around 14% of the world's motorized vehicle fleet." I guess that puts it into perspective :)

07-19-2007, 10:32 PM	#15
Safariworld Drives: Yaris S Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 35	Etimago, heres something to make you feel a bit better. This is a recent bit of collision damage to my car. A friend borrowed it and smashed up the front bumper. In the photo, the middle portion was secured with a piece of string to stop it from dragging on the floor. The plastic cover under the engine was also torn off. Seeing my car like this was not a good thing. It was very very time consuming to fix.

07-19-2007, 10:58 PM	#16
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	thats a nice front bumper...where can i get one!!! ??? :( __________________

07-19-2007, 11:09 PM	#17
Safariworld Drives: Yaris S Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 35	Haha... more like WAS a nice bumper. Its fixed now. Its the Ings+1 N-Spec kit. There are 2 distributors in Australia. Heres the link: http://www.ings-net.com/english/pro-...a/oceania.html

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