Damage to Your Pilot? - Page 3 - Honda Pilot

Ziploc · 03-25-2004, 06:50 PM

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Originally posted by colousa
here it is this the little firs little damage on my pilot

Oooh, I feel your pain, colousa. That size of scratch is hard to ignore.

Have you decided how to get it fixed?

Unfortunately, I guess the odds are pretty high that something will happen like this when driving/parking in NYC.

wwong · 03-25-2004, 07:03 PM

Good for you, wwong! Do you take any particular precautions to avoid the "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" (i.e., keep your Pilot nice), or are you just lucky????

I take lots of precautions. I will circle a parking lot in a shopping center looking for an isolated space. When at a mini mall, I'll look for a parking space in the street. Then the chances of getting the bumper dinged are slim or none.

Stevie B · 03-25-2004, 11:51 PM

I take precautions too. That didn't help me from rubbing the driver side door along my neighbors non break away side mirror. I wasn't looking, but luckily it just was an abrasion rather than a scrape.

tak · 03-26-2004, 12:28 AM

The record ended yesterday. It was 4 months and 18 days of no scratch no damage. My son was riding his bike in the morning before going to school. He bumped into the right fron of our Pilot and made about 3 inches of scratch next to the head light.

I have been expecting that this was going to happen someday.

Ziploc · 03-26-2004, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by tak
The record ended yesterday. It was 4 months and 18 days of no scratch no damage. My son was riding his bike in the morning before going to school. He bumped into the right fron of our Pilot and made about 3 inches of scratch next to the head light.

I have been expecting that this was going to happen someday.

Sorry to hear about that little accident, tak. At the risk of being a little too, er, colorful, I'll just say that it's something nearly all of our Pilots will face, sooner or later--losing their virginity!

tak · 03-26-2004, 12:45 PM

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Originally posted by Ziploc

Sorry to hear about that little accident, tak. At the risk of being a little too, er, colorful, I'll just say that it's something nearly all of our Pilots will face, sooner or later--losing their virginity!

I want to ease my son's feeling, who is depressed most because he was proud of our brand new Pilot. However, I don't know how to explain this losing stuff to the 6 year old boy.

Ziploc · 03-26-2004, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by tak

I want to ease my son's feeling, who is depressed most because he was proud of our brand new Pilot. However, I don't know how to explain this losing stuff to the 6 year old boy.

Aw, I'm sorry to hear your little son feels badly over having damaged (very lightly) something he was proud of.

Maybe it can just be an opportunity to talk about being more careful with the bike. Of course, it's much more about minimizing chances (by being more careful) that HE could be injured in the future than concern over damaging property. We want to teach children about responsibility, in this case as it relates to taking care of property, but also convey the message that we cannot expect things in life to be perfect...and that what's really important is people and their values, not things.

(Sorry, didn't mean to sound preachy!)

jay · 03-26-2004, 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by tak

I want to ease my son's feeling, who is depressed most because he was proud of our brand new Pilot. However, I don't know how to explain this losing stuff to the 6 year old boy.

While I agree with Ziploc, I'd also consider including him in a little project to repair the damage (assuming it's repairable by this method). Make plans to stop by an auto parts store, buy some Kit scratch remover or Meguiar's Scratch-X and some towels or cloths, and together buff out the scratch, giving him some pride in fixing a booboo.

Then wash the car together, and get into a father-son water fight.

tak · 03-26-2004, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by jay
While I agree with Ziploc, I'd also consider including him in a little project to repair the damage (assuming it's repairable by this method). Make plans to stop by an auto parts store, buy some Kit scratch remover or Meguiar's Scratch-X and some towels or cloths, and together buff out the scratch, giving him some pride in fixing a booboo. Then wash the car together, and get into a father-son water fight.

Very nice suggestion jay! We'll do. Thank you!!

Ziploc · 03-26-2004, 04:36 PM

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Originally posted by jay
While I agree with Ziploc, I'd also consider including him in a little project to repair the damage (assuming it's repairable by this method). Make plans to stop by an auto parts store, buy some Kit scratch remover or Meguiar's Scratch-X and some towels or cloths, and together buff out the scratch, giving him some pride in fixing a booboo. Then wash the car together, and get into a father-son water fight.

Good idea, jay!

Even if the scratch isn't entirely eliminated, it should make the little guy feel better to have made the effort, with his Dad's support.

colousa · 03-26-2004, 08:41 PM

almost finish I clean the bumper with meguiars...... now small scraches, tomorrow touch paint sand pape,r touch paint and finish

Sunday Rider · 03-26-2004, 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by colousa
almost finish I clean the bumper with meguiars...... now small scraches, tomorrow touch paint sand pape,r touch paint and finish

Too bad about the paint loss Colousa. Can't wait for the "After" picture.

View Poll Results: Has Your Pilot Sustained Any Body Damage?
Yes, major or moderate body damage (in accident with another vehicle	0	0%
Yes, minor body damage (in accident with another vehicle)	8	9.20%
Yes, but just minor body or windshield damage (dings, small scratches, etc)	28	32.18%
Very little or no damage	28	32.18%
I've got a 2004, nothing yet	23	26.44%
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03-25-2004, 07:03 PM	#32 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good for you, wwong! Do you take any particular precautions to avoid the "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" (i.e., keep your Pilot nice), or are you just lucky???? I take lots of precautions. I will circle a parking lot in a shopping center looking for an isolated space. When at a mini mall, I'll look for a parking space in the street. Then the chances of getting the bumper dinged are slim or none. __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

03-25-2004, 11:51 PM	#33 (permalink)
Stevie B Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Beach Cities, SoCal Posts: 576 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I take precautions too. That didn't help me from rubbing the driver side door along my neighbors non break away side mirror. I wasn't looking, but luckily it just was an abrasion rather than a scrape. __________________ '04 Pilot, NBP, EX-L RES '89 Toyota Land Cruiser

03-26-2004, 12:28 AM	#34 (permalink)
tak Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 403 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The record ended yesterday. It was 4 months and 18 days of no scratch no damage. My son was riding his bike in the morning before going to school. He bumped into the right fron of our Pilot and made about 3 inches of scratch next to the head light. I have been expecting that this was going to happen someday. __________________ <table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" border="0"><tr><td colspan="3"><b>#518076</b> '04 <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192" target="_blank">EX-L NAV, Starlight Silver Metallic delivered on Nov. 6, 2003</a></td><tr><td colspan="3"><hr></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><b>Installed Accessories</b></td></tr><tr><td>• Crossbars for Roof Rails</td><td>• Rearview Camera</td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=7&pagenumb er=2" target="_blank">Audiovox Overhead DVD/TV/MP3 (PROV916 Color:Pewter)</a></td></tr><tr><td>• Rear Splash Guards</td><td>• Back Up Sensors</td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=9&pagenumb er=3" target="_blank">Prince Lionheart - The Original Seatsaver</a> x 2</td></tr><tr><td>• Trailer Hitch (with coolers)</td><td>• Running Boards</td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6316" target="_blank">wwong's Foam Pads (Center Console, Activity Tray and Cargo Storage)</a></td></tr><tr><td>• Wheel Locks</td><td>• <strike>Chrome Exhaust Tips</strike></td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=11&pagenum ber=4" target="_blank">Thule 934 - Hitch Mounted 4 Bike Carrier Racks</td></tr><tr><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=2&pagenumb er=64" target="_blank">Full Size Spare</a></td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=4&pagenumb er=28" target="_blank">Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips</a><br>&nbsp(<a href="http://www.pilotautomotive.com/pilot3aba.htm" target="_blank">Pilot Motorsports PM-555</a>)</td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=1&pagenumb er=75" target="_blank">Husky Liners (2 piece front, 2nd seat liner)</td></tr><tr><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=20&pagenum ber=8" target="_blank">Fog Lights</a></td><td>• <a href="http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=7&pagenumb er=26" target="_blank">Thule 840/841 - Playpen (roof basket)</a></td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=5&pagenumb er=27" target="_blank">3rd BRAKE LIGHT MOD</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><hr></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><b>Hond Satellite-Linked Navigation System</b></td></tr><tr><td><b>Database area:</b></td><td><b>Database version:</b></td><td><b>Software version:</b></td></tr><tr><td>• Continental USA</td><td>• 02.0203.06.071503.04</td><td>• Ver.02.11.02</td></tr></table>

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