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Finally done where I am satisfied new paint and Xm shark Antenna

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Old 05-23-08, 05:49 AM
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Default Finally done where I am satisfied new paint and Xm shark Antenna

Background --I got this car a few months ago. Gradually started to notice the paint was different colors in different spots. Once the sun made its appearance I was really able to tell. Went several places to get estimates of more than $1200 each time. Finally found a place that I could trust with less than a $750 estimate. Dropped it off and just got it back this morning. I am totally satisfied now! With the extra I had left over I decided to get a shark fin antenna( dummy) but it looks cool to me. Next step is to install some side vents with integrated turn signals. Will post pics next week after install is complete. Thanks CL without you none of this would have been possible. First set of pics is after and second set is before. ( I know that's *** first but eh. I am new to this stuff)

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Old 05-23-08, 06:15 AM
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Nice paint, but the shark antennae isn't doing it for me.
Old 05-23-08, 07:15 AM
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Nice, did the painter do a good prep job? Any over spray? and was $750 for the whole car? ... I could do without the dummy antennae as well, but it's your car and do whatcha like!
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I wish 750 was for the whole car. It was to detail the entire car and repaint the parts that were different. I guesss it had been repaired but not painted the exact OEM color. Basically the moldings on the lower arts of the doors and front bumper were not repainted. It looks as if he painted the entire car. Especially when I wash and apply some 90% carnuba wax. it will glow like the sun. rest assure I will post pics. I tried with the antenna. Maybe once the door handles and trunk chrome are installed it will look beter.
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Originally Posted by 99GS4
Nice, did the painter do a good prep job? Any over spray? and was $750 for the whole car? ... I could do without the dummy antennae as well, but it's your car and do whatcha like!
No over spray as far as I can tell and the prep work seems flawless.
Old 05-23-08, 07:32 AM
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Hey your off to a good start, LOVE the color
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Much better! Hey you have that dirty rear sub cover as well! How in the hell do you clean that?? Ever since I took my tint off, I hate having to see that mess!!
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Lookin' good!
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Originally Posted by -Future-
Much better! Hey you have that dirty rear sub cover as well! How in the hell do you clean that?? Ever since I took my tint off, I hate having to see that mess!!
Not really sure. I never paid much attention to it. THANKS FOR GIViNG ME SOMETHING TO WORK ON SUNDAY. lol
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nice paint job man..looks nice..also the shark fin..im thinking of gettin one.
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Lookin Good...
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