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[Boris3]

patsbimmer1 said:

BBB is a joke.  I have to deal with BBB complaints and I can tell you with great confidence that they are treated just as any other complaint that comes through any medium.  The BBB is a non-profit that is funded by the businesses they are rating.  You CANNOT get an A+ rating from the BBB  without being a paid member. 

This. I was under the illusion that BBB rating was an earned honor until I set up a small business a number of years ago, was contacted by BBB with an offer to join and found out that I had to pay to play. I said no thank you.

The racket, brilliant by the way, is that the public perception of a A+ BBB rating as an unbiased source / seal of approval can pressure businesses to pay up to be able to use that seal in their advertising especially if their competitors are doing the same. Now the less cynical view, and the narrow BBB material self-interest point aside for the moment, would be that ideally by placing themselves in a condition of "rhetorical capture" through the act of joining the BBB businesses have an incentive to engage in and maintain good behavior when dealing with customers. And everyone is the better for it. But to really make this work the BBB should be upfront about its ratings operation. 

Ultimately though as patsbimmer said the business's choice on how to respond to BBB complaints is a different deal. The BBB has already gotten their cut, the business is now locked into the rating scam, and it is left to the business to figure out what complaints to prioritize if at all. As an unhappy customer, filing a BBB complaint will not lead to anything magical.

[Jdesign]

So its just like the JD Power bullshit that GM always Flaunts. To an extent, Its meaningless, and simply politics and money.

[Rekpoint]

I was going to install my dashcam Saturday but it appears my hardwire kit and sd card got lost in the mail I also got a Bluetooth thing for my radio so I don't have to fiddle with an auxiliary cord.

Skipping Valintines day because it will be 40° on Wednesday. So I'll probably be priming my bumper so it's ready for paint.

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[Jdesign]

Rekpoint said:

I was going to install my dashcam Saturday but it appears my hardwire kit and sd card got lost in the mail I also got a Bluetooth thing for my radio so I don't have to fiddle with an auxiliary cord.

Skipping Valintines day because it will be 40° on Wednesday. So I'll probably be priming my bumper so it's ready for paint.

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What type of Bluetooth transmitter? I bought a cheap one thinking it would solve all my problems, cure cancer, and prove that there is life on mars. It did nothing but flash a blue light at me.

[Rekpoint]

Jdesign said:

What type of Bluetooth transmitter? I bought a cheap one thinking it would solve all my problems, cure cancer, and prove that there is life on mars. It did nothing but flash a blue light at me.

https://isimple.com/catalog/professional-installed-kits/isfm2351

I wont install that stupid button it has. Looks dumb.

[m42b32]

Rekpoint said:

I was going to install my dashcam Saturday but it appears my hardwire kit and sd card got lost in the mail I also got a Bluetooth thing for my radio so I don't have to fiddle with an auxiliary cord.

Skipping Valintines day because it will be 40° on Wednesday. So I'll probably be priming my bumper so it's ready for paint.

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What dashcam are you using? I have been meaning to install one in my car

[Rekpoint]

m42b32 said:

What dashcam are you using? I have been meaning to install one in my car

I have this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014S09OKO/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1518548602&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dashcam+hd&dpPl=1&dpID=41Ua-hIi1KL&ref=plSrch

I refunded my hardwire kit so hopefully I'll get it installed Thursday. I'll let you know how it is.

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[patsbimmer1]

Jdesign said:

So its just like the JD Power bullshit that GM always Flaunts. To an extent, Its meaningless, and simply politics and money. 

[patsbimmer1]

Did you ever find a shop to paint your bumper?

[Rekpoint]

patsbimmer1 said:

Did you ever find a shop to paint your bumper?

Haven't decided one yet. I was told by a buddy to primer it up myself so they won't charge me for prep. That's what I am doing tomorrow.

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[patsbimmer1]

Rekpoint said:

Haven't decided one yet. I was told by a buddy to primer it up myself so they won't charge me for prep. That's what I am doing tomorrow.

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I'd pick a shop and check to see if that actually saves you money.  Some shops don't care that you prepped it and will want to do it themselves to guarantee it's done right.  I'd hate to see a lazy guy exert energy he didn't need to.

[GunMetalGrey]

Rekpoint said:

Haven't decided one yet. I was told by a buddy to primer it up myself so they won't charge me for prep. That's what I am doing tomorrow.

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Parts store rattle can primer is not what you want to be prepping something with unless you plan on using a rattle can to spray the bumper itself. 

You can still use a rattle can (not optimal), but you need to get a two part epoxy primer ($20 for single use can, available at most paint shops) if you want to have any chance of them not priming it again, the prep work is what makes the paint job so don't be afraid to pay someone else for their knowledge and experience. 

See below for my qualifications
I learned a lot, and it was a ton of prep work.
 

Okay maybe I miss the car a bit guys...

[Rekpoint]

patsbimmer1 said:

I'd pick a shop and check to see if that actually saves you money.  Some shops don't care that you prepped it and will want to do it themselves to guarantee it's done right.  I'd hate to see a lazy guy exert energy he didn't need to.

Ok I'm going to run and do that now

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[Rekpoint]

patsbimmer1 said:

I'd pick a shop and check to see if that actually saves you money.  Some shops don't care that you prepped it and will want to do it themselves to guarantee it's done right.  I'd hate to see a lazy guy exert energy he didn't need to.

Went in to get a quote. The quote guy was not there for the second time. They took pictures and they are going to call me back.

I may go to go to macco on friday if my fog deletes come intime.

[Daggerty]

patsbimmer1 said:

I'd pick a shop and check to see if that actually saves you money.  Some shops don't care that you prepped it and will want to do it themselves to guarantee it's done right.  I'd hate to see a lazy guy exert energy he didn't need to.

Exactly

[Jdesign]

Depending on the paint, flex additive may be needed for painting plastic bumpers. So keep that in mind if you consider doing any work yourself. Dont be this guy;

[Rekpoint]

Going to macco tomorrow for a paint quote, lets see what they quote for there nicest paint job. 

I also picked up the cheapest sand blaster from harbor freight (The one Spence used for his walnut blasting) Lets see how well this thing will sand blast the paint of my new style 32s.

[suspenceful]

Rekpoint said:

Going to macco tomorrow for a paint quote, lets see what they quote for there nicest paint job. 

I also picked up the cheapest sand blaster from harbor freight (The one Spence used for his walnut blasting) Lets see how well this thing will sand blast the paint of my new style 32s.

Nice, I'm not sure how it would work for that type of stuff. I've only used it for walnut blasting valves. Let me know how it goes!

[Rekpoint]

I also wanted to add that I ordered the wrong hardwire kit after they lost my original one. Man yesterday wasnt a good day. Hopefully my fog deletes are here today. Never know with the eBay specials.

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[Jdesign]

They work well with the right media. Over time the sand will degrade the tip and it will need to be replaced. I have the same one at my work and I use it quite often.