Re: Off-topic: parking lot door ding

["Stack" <stack@cchono.com>]

Yeah, there was something called the Auto Dent Pad sold in a lot
of Auto boutiques.  It was a thick piece of foam that attached to your
door by magnets with a nylon strap which attached to the door edge
to protect it from being stolen.  I still have a set and rarely use it as it
is very ugly.  I guess it works though.

Stanton '95glx

-----Original Message-----
From: Ng, Kevin (NationsCredit) <kevin.ng@nationscredit.com>
To: jettaglx <jettaglx@igtc.com>; 'gtivr6' <gti-vr6@dev.tivoli.com>
Date: Monday, October 05, 1998 5:53 AM
Subject: Off-topic: parking lot door ding


>A few days ago someone placed a major scratch on my driver's side door at
>the parking lot where I work. I left late that night so I had no idea who
>this idiot was. The scratch was deep enough that I could see the bare
>sheetmetal. The scratch wasn't a straight line either--sort of a zig-zag
>shape, which leads me to believe that this turd slammed his/her door into
>mine, got his/her fat ass into the car, and drove away. I tried some
>touch-up paint and rubbing compound, and even broke out the Dremel at one
>point to try to smooth things out. It looks ok now from a distance, but
>still very obvious upon closer inspection. Needless to say, I'm pissed.
>
>My question is: Is there any sort of temporary "bumper" that attaches
>magnetically or clips to the door that will prevent future door dings on my
>car? I've seen black rubber strips in auto shops that might work, but look
>like permanent attachments (use some sort of adhesive). Any other ideas or
>alternatives? The parking lot has pretty narrow spaces, and is usually full
>by the time I get there in the morning, so parking in an isolated space far
>from the other Buicks and Oldsmobiles is not an option.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kevin Ng
>97 GLX Windsor Blue
>
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