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mgsst23 · 09-14-2009, 08:46 PM

How much do you guys think this driveway scrub will cost me?? 1 time 1 g*&#amm TIME I don't line up sideways enough out of my driveway and... Well it happens. I was on my way to work late, in a hurry blah blah blah. There is scrapage under the clam BTW, but NO evidence of broken paint.

holmz · 09-14-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgsst23

How much do you guys think this driveway scrub will cost me?? 1 time 1 g*&#amm TIME I don't line up sideways enough out of my driveway and... Well it happens. I was on my way to work late, in a hurry blah blah blah. There is scrapage under the clam BTW, but NO evidence of broken paint.

I don't know... How much is a small jar of touchup paint?
Some of these and stone chips actually add character.

Mr. Know · 09-14-2009, 10:01 PM

"That's why I'm sellin' it, its got a big bite outta it!"
-Farmer, The Iron Giant.

On a more serious note, ouch! You seem to have a chunk missing between the two white spots. Might need some fiberglass work to look 100% again.

mgsst23 · 09-14-2009, 10:56 PM

Chunk IS missing, I kept it though, (I'm a woman, we keep these things {FOREVER}) Albeit it is a small chunk, may I emphasize NO cracking though!! Could a bodyman (Ascot Imported Motor Cars will do the work, BTW J.Moody is a GOD among Bodymen) possibly fill and paint it for around $500???

Uncle Sam · 09-14-2009, 11:03 PM

Around $350 ish for a body shop to repair.

There are clear covers available from Lotus that can be painted and put over the two protuding areas of the clam. I believe they are about $110 ish painted.

mgsst23 · 09-14-2009, 11:19 PM

Uncle Sam, Thank You for the rough estimate, I was expecting around $500. For protection from my future self though $110 sounds good, are we talking Starshield though? Car has 4K on it and I think it's too late, Damage is done. Plus it has Starshield on the rear fenders, which is hammered BTW Thank You PENNDOT (F*^%$#= F^%@ers), road work has been bad this year around here.

Uncle Sam · 09-14-2009, 11:39 PM

These covers are a clear hard plastic about 3/8 of an inch thick, not Starshield. The come from Lotus parts and can be put on with silicone adhesive, like a bathroom sealant or windshield silicone sealant. You can paint the inside your body color and the outside remains clear and can be polished if you get any minor scrapes. I had purchased them already pre painted for my last Elise as the same thing happened to my car. I can't remember where I got them from, but they were almost unnoticeable. I think I paid about $110 for a painted set about two years ago. I guess a search of Lotustalk or a helpful member, dealer, vendor can give you more information. I'd look, but I am ready for some zzzz's. They are removable with the silicone or you could drill a small screw under the clam, but I wouldn't. Check the Lotus parts company that advertises on this site, I think it is Lotus Parts. This happens to about one half or more of the Elises I've seen. An easy fix as these things go.

Lotus Garage, maybe? A sponsor. Or ask your dealer.

chazzer · 09-15-2009, 08:23 AM

Search under "Front Clam Protection Kit". I have seen various versions offered for sale on this Forum. The "Viper" is selling some as far as I know at the moment for a very reasonable price. I have made my own from Lexan material that I purchased and form fitted myself. I got the supplies from Home Depot and used a Silicone sealant adhesive to attach them. Just do a search and there are many ideas to choose from. Good luck and I think we all will or have heard that sound of the scraping of the front clam on our Elises..... UGH I hated it. Kind od sickening....... Be safe.

fitfan · 09-15-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgsst23

Chunk IS missing, I kept it though, (I'm a woman, we keep these things {FOREVER}) Albeit it is a small chunk, may I emphasize NO cracking though!! Could a bodyman (Ascot Imported Motor Cars will do the work, BTW J.Moody is a GOD among Bodymen) possibly fill and paint it for around $500???

1/2 or less than that, depending on if you choose to shoot it, or touch it up. i would be inclined to just touch it up, particularly if you suspect it might happen again...

buzzy · 09-15-2009, 09:33 AM

Cover it with a front splitter. I'm sure many here have done that...

RoadDad · 09-15-2009, 09:49 AM

I had a very small chunk repair done on another part of the car. It went into the glass composite. Cost to repair it was $174 but there were good lines to stop the respray at. You could never tell that the repair was done, even if I pointed out to you where it was and it came with a lifetime paint/glass warranty

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RoadDad · 09-15-2009, 09:53 AM

And if you are supposed to hate yourself for the little chin scrapes, I hate myself 3 times

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espritv8 · 09-15-2009, 12:30 PM

that'll buff right out ...

dasmoofler · 09-15-2009, 01:10 PM

haha, it's been almost two years to the day since I did this. A little bondo, sanding, color coded paint and, altho not perfect it is good enough for me. No one notices unless I point it out. I have since put a splitter on so now I smash the crap out of that instead.

RENDERMAN · 09-15-2009, 07:00 PM

HI, I'M BILLY MAYS FOR THE SCRATCH REMOVER, try it, this pen will fix any scratch!!!

P.S. Dammm, big A*s image...

knucklehead · 09-15-2009, 07:10 PM

Put one of these on it. : )

Flash G · 09-16-2009, 03:24 AM

Fairly common issue and easily repaired. I had my Elise done and it looks good as new.

By the way.... I'm not sure I would put this thread in the "salvage yard".

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mgsst23 · 09-16-2009, 01:13 PM

I'm thinking of putting these down!

Portable Rubber Speed Bumps

Right Here, at the sight of the offense!! Or I could Just be careful, I know, I know... But for my Peace of mind, Do you guys thinks these might work??

Lifespan · 09-16-2009, 01:36 PM

The clam protectors are awesome. I live in a very hilly area with a very steep driveway. I do what I can, but light scrapes do happen. The first time I scraped the nose I was cursing myself like crazy. I pulled over, noticed the scrape, but noticed it was only on this "little plastic thing". Quick search found that the official part was only $110 for the pair. I have scraped numerous times since then and they protect my clam perfectly and were great to have around while learning how much room I have. I'll just have to swap them out in a year or two when they get too beat up.

Dragon · 09-16-2009, 01:41 PM

lol, Emo by any chance? I read the title and this was the first thing that popped in to my head...

09-14-2009, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
mgsst23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 43	I hate myself right now..... How much do you guys think this driveway scrub will cost me?? 1 time 1 g&#amm TIME I don't line up sideways enough out of my driveway and... Well it happens. I was on my way to work late, in a hurry blah blah blah. There is scrapage under the clam BTW, but NO evidence of broken paint. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________________ 1986 BMW 325es 1999 BMW 323i 2005 Lotus Elise-ST,Sport & Touring Pack Last edited by Mr. Know : 09-14-2009 at 10:00 PM. Reason: resized attachment(s)*

09-14-2009, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 3,349 Images: 6	"That's why I'm sellin' it, its got a big bite outta it!" -Farmer, The Iron Giant. On a more serious note, ouch! You seem to have a chunk missing between the two white spots. Might need some fiberglass work to look 100% again. __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S Join the Blue Lotus Team on Facebook.

09-14-2009, 10:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
mgsst23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 43	Chunk IS missing, I kept it though, (I'm a woman, we keep these things {FOREVER}) Albeit it is a small chunk, may I emphasize NO cracking though!! Could a bodyman (Ascot Imported Motor Cars will do the work, BTW J.Moody is a GOD among Bodymen) possibly fill and paint it for around $500??? __________________ _____________________________________________ 1986 BMW 325es 1999 BMW 323i 2005 Lotus Elise-ST,Sport & Touring Pack

09-14-2009, 11:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
mgsst23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 43	Uncle Sam, Thank You for the rough estimate, I was expecting around $500. For protection from my future self though $110 sounds good, are we talking Starshield though? Car has 4K on it and I think it's too late, Damage is done. Plus it has Starshield on the rear fenders, which is hammered BTW Thank You PENNDOT (F*^%$#= F^%@ers), road work has been bad this year around here. __________________ _____________________________________________ 1986 BMW 325es 1999 BMW 323i 2005 Lotus Elise-ST,Sport & Touring Pack

09-14-2009, 11:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Uncle Sam #14 Sport Elise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 861 Images: 2	These covers are a clear hard plastic about 3/8 of an inch thick, not Starshield. The come from Lotus parts and can be put on with silicone adhesive, like a bathroom sealant or windshield silicone sealant. You can paint the inside your body color and the outside remains clear and can be polished if you get any minor scrapes. I had purchased them already pre painted for my last Elise as the same thing happened to my car. I can't remember where I got them from, but they were almost unnoticeable. I think I paid about $110 for a painted set about two years ago. I guess a search of Lotustalk or a helpful member, dealer, vendor can give you more information. I'd look, but I am ready for some zzzz's. They are removable with the silicone or you could drill a small screw under the clam, but I wouldn't. Check the Lotus parts company that advertises on this site, I think it is Lotus Parts. This happens to about one half or more of the Elises I've seen. An easy fix as these things go. Lotus Garage, maybe? A sponsor. Or ask your dealer. Last edited by Uncle Sam : 09-14-2009 at 11:47 PM. Reason: correction

09-14-2009, 11:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Uncle Sam #14 Sport Elise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 861 Images: 2	Around $350 ish for a body shop to repair. There are clear covers available from Lotus that can be painted and put over the two protuding areas of the clam. I believe they are about $110 ish painted.

09-15-2009, 08:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
chazzer Home Grown Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Provo, Utah Posts: 90	Front clam Protection ideas Search under "Front Clam Protection Kit". I have seen various versions offered for sale on this Forum. The "Viper" is selling some as far as I know at the moment for a very reasonable price. I have made my own from Lexan material that I purchased and form fitted myself. I got the supplies from Home Depot and used a Silicone sealant adhesive to attach them. Just do a search and there are many ideas to choose from. Good luck and I think we all will or have heard that sound of the scraping of the front clam on our Elises..... UGH I hated it. Kind od sickening....... Be safe. __________________ 2005 Elise Saffron Yellow- Janspeed Stage II exhaust, Soft top, Hard top, Painted center console, Painted valve covers, Starshield, Extra seat padding mod, shifter reinforcement mod, locking gas cap mod. 2001 Porsche Boxster (sold) 2008 Nissan Xterra 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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buzzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Moon Posts: 879 Images: 10	Cover it with a front splitter. I'm sure many here have done that...

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RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	I had a very small chunk repair done on another part of the car. It went into the glass composite. Cost to repair it was $174 but there were good lines to stop the respray at. You could never tell that the repair was done, even if I pointed out to you where it was and it came with a lifetime paint/glass warranty . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

09-15-2009, 09:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	And if you are supposed to hate yourself for the little chin scrapes, I hate myself 3 times . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

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dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	haha, it's been almost two years to the day since I did this. A little bondo, sanding, color coded paint and, altho not perfect it is good enough for me. No one notices unless I point it out. I have since put a splitter on so now I smash the crap out of that instead. Attached Images

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09-16-2009, 03:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
Flash G Double Trouble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Hills Posts: 3,175	Fairly common issue and easily repaired. I had my Elise done and it looks good as new. By the way.... I'm not sure I would put this thread in the "salvage yard". . __________________ Turn your flatscreen TV into a work of art. Modern Art DVD \| Plasma Aquarium DVD \| Widescreen Fireplace DVD 11 Esprit??? (Wish List) 07 Exige S - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, LSD, Touring pack 06 Range Rover Sport - Java Black 05 Elise - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, Touring pack

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09-16-2009, 01:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
mgsst23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 43	I'm thinking of putting these down! Portable Rubber Speed Bumps Right Here, at the sight of the offense!! Or I could Just be careful, I know, I know... But for my Peace of mind, Do you guys thinks these might work?? Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________________ 1986 BMW 325es 1999 BMW 323i 2005 Lotus Elise-ST,Sport & Touring Pack Last edited by Mr. Know : 09-16-2009 at 11:41 PM. Reason: resized attachment(s)

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Lifespan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 92	The clam protectors are awesome. I live in a very hilly area with a very steep driveway. I do what I can, but light scrapes do happen. The first time I scraped the nose I was cursing myself like crazy. I pulled over, noticed the scrape, but noticed it was only on this "little plastic thing". Quick search found that the official part was only $110 for the pair. I have scraped numerous times since then and they protect my clam perfectly and were great to have around while learning how much room I have. I'll just have to swap them out in a year or two when they get too beat up.