Vibe meets stray tire/wheel

Post by **NSimkins** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:51 pm

Blah! (that's how I feel right now ) -- looks like a few parts they ordered last week came in late so it's up in the air whether or not it will be ready this week. I'm not going to be too optimistic. Anyway, that's the latest.

Post by **NSimkins** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:19 am

Well, today was a surprise. Got a call from the body shop, "it's done!". Got the Vibe back today, plus it was all clean as well.They had to touch up a couple places on the passenger door - they buffed out the door (fixing a couple pre-existing knicks too) as well as the hood. The hood looks a ton better (but wasn't damaged in the accident), as they also fixed up quite a few of the stone chips I had on the hood. The new front bumper is also pretty good looking too, replacing the many stone chips I also had there.Anyway, overall I'm still getting used to it again, but it looks like they did a great job.Attached is a pic of the Vibe back home. Thanks to all for listening to my weekly updates and moaning! I'll post a final conclusion in the next day or two.

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millster · Post by **millster** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:28 am

Beautiful! I'll bet you're thrilled to have it back. Given the damage, that was actually not a bad turnaround.

RoundUp · Post by **RoundUp** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:10 am

Wow, I just caught this topic. Nick, I'm glad you weren't hurt in the ordeal. From your picture, it looks like they did a great job. Does it drive the same?

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:57 am

Certainly looks brand new!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:18 am

Fan-spanking-tastic dude!Looks great! How's it feel to have one headlight lens with a "cateract" and one that has 20/20?

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:21 am

Glad you got the Vibe back looking good and of course glad that you are ok!

Post by **NSimkins** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:44 am

I did get about an hour of driving in tonight, and on NE Ohio's wonderful roads, everything sounds and rides smoothly, as it did before the accident. I sure did miss the ride in the Vibe, that's for sure. Glad to have it back!Yeah, having one 20/20 headlamp and one with the wear marks does look wierd. I did have to re-aim the new headlamp as it was aimed down pretty good compared to the untouched headlamp. Once I can get a Silverstar bulb back in the new headlamp, things should look a little more even.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:48 pm

Looking good! They did a pretty good job!

Baltovibe · Post by **Baltovibe** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:24 pm

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»How's it feel to have one headlight lens with a "cateract" and one that has 20/20? That has been one of my pet peeves for quite a while now. Ever since car manufacturers went to the plastic-type headlights, they darken and frost over in as little as one year. My Mustang headlights are so dim now, because of the fading and yellowing of the lens ... really a safety issue. All because of the UV intervention of the sun. Never had that problem with glass-type headlights. Oh well.

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:48 pm

Meguiar's Sells a Professional Plastic Polishing Kit. I have used it to make a NEON look like it had new headlights! (Neons have the WORST headlights in the market about yellowing.)I use it about every 3 months on all the exterior lenses, keeps them clean, optically clear, and easier to clean the next time.

Baltovibe · Post by **Baltovibe** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 1:50 am

Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy Â»Meguiar's Sells a Professional Plastic Polishing Kit.Is that kit called PlastX ?

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