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Old 04-10-12, 07:06 PM
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This should be in the DIY section, good job!
Old 04-10-12, 08:48 PM
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How much does it usually cost for them to mix the paint into a spray paint bottle?
Old 04-10-12, 09:15 PM
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I grabbed a can yesterday to do a spot repair on a friends car. I removed the fuel filler door and the guy matched the paint up for me, cost me $25 for one can. I think that's a decent deal considering the colour was custom matched. I'd be curious to know what other people are paying.
Old 04-10-12, 09:25 PM
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i paid 25 for mine also
Old 04-11-12, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexus2000
I grabbed a can yesterday to do a spot repair on a friends car. I removed the fuel filler door and the guy matched the paint up for me, cost me $25 for one can. I think that's a decent deal considering the colour was custom matched. I'd be curious to know what other people are paying.
Reasoning why mine was so cheap is because my friend works at the paint shop. He only pays for the Rattle can and not the paint. The rattle can cost me 7.50 ea.
Old 04-26-12, 04:07 AM
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thanks, nice write up
Old 04-26-12, 07:31 AM
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All things considered, your paint job looks really good.
Old 08-13-12, 04:22 AM
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I think I'll do this when I get my side skirts.
Old 08-13-12, 09:55 AM
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I never knew you could get your paint matched in a rattle can!!! I'm definitely going to have this done so I can do my headlights and mirror covers on my f-250 awesome job OP
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I am overall impressed with the job. It pays to do it yourself and save lots of money, plus the end result is much better since you know you did all the work..
Old 08-30-12, 12:16 PM
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Thanks guys!! hope you guys enjoyed the information i gave you guys!!
Old 08-30-12, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by IS319
Thanks guys!! hope you guys enjoyed the information i gave you guys!!


Still haven't got a chance to try it yet. But I do have some ugly bumper dings. Planning to fill it in then repaint the whole bumper with this.
Old 09-01-12, 09:36 PM
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why stop there??? you might as well do the whole car... j/k. very good work. the results speak for itself.
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