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Old 08-28-13, 10:22 PM
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Default Interested in getting a new paint job on the Ole' 98

I live in FL, study in Orlando (Go Knights) family lives in Miami. If anybody knows a good paint shop, that does amazing jobs. I'd greatly apreiciate a recommendation. I currently own a Black Gs3. So I need a good painter that would bake the paint on after redoing it. When I mean repaint, i mean the whole thing, sand down paint clear coat primer, baked all of it. This was my first car I've had it for 2 years, the previous owner took really bad care of it, never washed it, Smoked in it, it was gross but I loved the car, so I cleaned her up. Now I'm looking to repaint her.
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Old 08-29-13, 04:30 AM
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Amazing Autoworks in miami. Right next to the Lexus dealer in west Kendall. They did my car but they do alot of Lexus in general.
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For a top notch paint job, expect to spend at least $3k. If you want cheap work, go to your local Maaco paint place.
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amazing pulls glass out thats why i went to them, and they did my fender work as well as a few other people local cars i have seen and i was happy call manny 14141 SW 142nd St Miami, FL 33186 (305) 234-0518.. i am in no way affiliated with them just passing on the good work they did for me and a few of my friends
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Honestly take it to a detailer to do a full buff, it'll cost 1/10 of a respray; and you'll love how the color pops. And if its really bad they'd be able to wetland it so it'll restore the color.
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Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
Honestly take it to a detailer to do a full buff, it'll cost 1/10 of a respray; and you'll love how the color pops. And if its really bad they'd be able to wetland it so it'll restore the color.
This. Do exactly this. You'd be surprised at what an experienced detailed can do. I think Phil from Detailers Domain is located in FL. I'd see if he can do it for you.
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^^This option too because the paint doesn't really look that bad honestly. I would be more concerned with chaning those oem faulty lbj's vs. that paint job.
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or do it yourself. much more rewarding.

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I'd look into a respray on the rear bumper, and a detail on the rest of the car. Nothing compares to OEM paint, so do what you can to try and save it before resorting to the other option.
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I agree. Paint rear bumper and detail the rest.
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They did my car but they do alot of Lexus in general.
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
This. Do exactly this. You'd be surprised at what an experienced detailed can do. I think Phil from Detailers Domain is located in FL. I'd see if he can do it for you.
Sounds good, let me know!
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
This. Do exactly this. You'd be surprised at what an experienced detailed can do. I think Phil from Detailers Domain is located in FL. I'd see if he can do it for you.
i wish they were in FL or i'd be there already lol...

Detailer's Domain
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Norwood, NJ 07648
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
i wish they were in FL or i'd be there already lol...

Detailer's Domain
55 Oak Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
Womp. Just got owned.

OP, see about this guy if he is close to you in Miami. He's someone I found in my Detailing Group on FB. Not just anyone can get into the group, you have to be invited and just about everyone runs their own shop. I guarantee you you will not be disappointed with his services. This goes for anyone else in Miami also.

Scheer Signature Detailing
7210 SW 86 AVE
Miami, FL 33143
Contact: Dominic L. Scheer
Country: US
Phone: 786-554-7508

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I would try the detailer first like everyone has suggested but if your serious about an amazing paint job its going to cost you upwards of $5,000+ and probably more if they have to remove dents, paint the door jams, and even more if you change the color to something like a 3 stage such as a pearl. Good luck!


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