wj damaged from neighbors shingles, what to do - Page 2

sdowney717 · 03-15-2010, 08:52 AM

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and i think my jeep might "disappear" if i say something

so these neighbors take care of their own.

I have a friend with other 'good friends' he grew up with, who live in rural farmland in England. Those folk handle their issues themselves, the law pretty much stays away.
They seem like friendly fellows but dont ever cross them. They just about run the entire area. They also tend to intimidate people around them. and unfortunate, unexplained and mysterious things have happened to some people.

Apollo21 · 03-15-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by little_Jeep

Since the shingles were blown off your neighbor's house in a major storm, I suspect that the resulting damage would be declared an "Act of God".... in other words, there was nothing your neighbor could do to prevent his shingles from being blown off during a major wind storm. This would leave you to repair the damage to your vehicle, or to turn it into your insurance company. Turning it into your insurance company probably isn't an option as you probably have a deductible to deal with.

X2 i had a similar situation

little_Jeep · 03-15-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ratmonkey

depends a lot upon the state but usually an act of god doesn't mean no liability when insurance comes into play. it came from his property so it's his insurance if your state allows for it.

Insurance 101.........

I always understood that this was a legal principal...... a person cannot be held accountable for something that they could not control or prevent. If you can't say that a reasonable and prudent person would have/should have/could have done _____ to prevent the damage, then he/she isn't legally responsible for the damages. Liability Insurance pays for the damages that a person is legally liable/responsible for, hence if the law says he isn't responsible, the insurance company isn't going to pay.

SnowLeopard · 03-15-2010, 10:38 AM

You could always hit up a junkyard to find the rear window glass. It's the flip glass and thus not hard to replace. The yard I went to last week is pretty much stripped as far as the Jeeps go, but there's one with the rear window glass left. I was looking for the gas struts myself, but someone had already taken them. I'll keep them in mind though should I ever need to replace my rear glass. So you could probably find a replacement this way. I'm not sure if it'd be worth it over just getting it repaired though.

**straty1987** · 03-15-2010, 02:58 PM

hear is the damage and a shot of his house, it also got by side pretty bad.
i am going to try and talk to him to night and see if he is willing to pay for the danged otherwise i pay for stuff form my pocket and fix it myself

**straty1987** · 03-15-2010, 04:41 PM

so went to talk the neighbor and they clam it was not their shingles and don't care.
talk to my police percent and they said since it privet property and realy no reason form then to come and file a report. also said only way to get something is to sue which i am sure will cost more then to deal with then the damages.

so now i ask what get tar marks off of paint and any recommendation on the process and products to use to fix the paint and glass?

Thanks for your time and thoughts i appreciate it allot

RedZJ · 03-15-2010, 06:04 PM

lol. Looks like trail damage.

**GraKee99** · 03-15-2010, 06:06 PM

I would take it to a professional detailer, they could probably buff most of that out.

Same with the glass, probably could fix it maybe.

Apollo21 · 03-15-2010, 06:32 PM

you can always buff it out...

**xJoshxx** · 03-15-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Apollo21

you can always buff it out...

That Will Buff Out

sdowney717 · 03-16-2010, 07:34 AM

try a very fine polishing compound and a nice cotton rag
You wont be able to do much about the glass unless you get a special kit to polish hardened tempered glass.

**straty1987** · 03-16-2010, 11:32 PM

today was able to get the tar off with WD-40. it come off fairly simple but its been rained constantly and been most out so the sun did not back it in which was good. i can see the glass marks when the sun hits it just right way. i can see primer on the rear door only so i might get some touch up paint and see if it help. but have seen Amazon.com: Quixx Paint Scratch Remover: Automotive and Amazon.com: Nu Finish Scratch Doctor: Automotive and want to know if anyone know if they work?

or if i should give a clay bar a shot?

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Originally Posted by sdowney717

try a very fine polishing compound and a nice cotton rag
You wont be able to do much about the glass unless you get a special kit to polish hardened tempered glass.

thank for the advice
only have 3 items to pick from

Turtle Wax - Polishing Compound
Turtle Wax - Premium Polishing Compound
Government Solutions : 3M? Rubbing Compound (Fine Cut) 03900, 8 oz

any recommendation on which do use?
do these have any effect on the clear coat or paint?

for the glass i have seen kits on eBay and amazon but i don't know if i am going to mess up my glass more, anyone ever try or seen then used?

**ratmonkey** · 03-17-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by little_Jeep

Insurance 101.........

I always understood that this was a legal principal...... a person cannot be held accountable for something that they could not control or prevent. If you can't say that a reasonable and prudent person would have/should have/could have done _____ to prevent the damage, then he/she isn't legally responsible for the damages. Liability Insurance pays for the damages that a person is legally liable/responsible for, hence if the law says he isn't responsible, the insurance company isn't going to pay.

if someone's tree or a portion of their house falls on my stuff, their homeowners or renter's insurance pays for the damages. no matter what caused the object to collide with my junk. that's how things work here. your state may vary.

little_Jeep · 03-17-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ratmonkey

if someone's tree or a portion of their house falls on my stuff, their homeowners or renter's insurance pays for the damages. no matter what caused the object to collide with my junk. that's how things work here. your state may vary.

So if a tornado blows part of my house into your house, my homeowners is going to pay for the damage to your house?

**SHAKEnBLAKE** · 03-17-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 00RedWJ

Don't waste you time talking to you neighbor. His insurance isn't going to cover it. If his tree fell and totalled your car in NY, it would be your insurance claim, not his. Consider yourself lucky that's all the damage you had. It was a sick storm.

Just polish out the glass with polishing compound and you probably wont even notice it anymore.

I disagree. Maybe the insurance won't get involved, but the neighbor might understand and give the OP some money, or at least fix his roof to prevent future problems.