new paint job for 07 Lex GS

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Oct 20, 2010 | 04:07 AM

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yeah since I paid cash he cut me a deal on the job. I will have to say this is by far the most I have ever taken a car apart that is this new. I do know it is for sure being done right with what I have seen them doing. The entire car has been getting wet sanded this week to prep the door jams for paint this Friday. I will post pictures after the jams have been painted and thank IXI187IXI for the headlight it should be here tomorrow

no problem. let me know how it works out or if you need any tips on changing out the ballast. its a little tricky.

Nov 4, 2010 | 08:40 AM

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Thanks for posting those pics. Looks they're prepping for a very thorough job. Do you know if any previously painted areas nooks or crannies will be unreachable? I'm wondering if someone looked closely afterward whether or not they could tell it was repainted. Not that it matters .... just curious how thorough they can be without completely disassembling every little part.

thier is going to be no way for anyone to tell if it has been repainted the Jams were finally painted last night going down to see them to and will post up some pictures later

Nov 4, 2010 | 08:03 PM

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thier is going to be no way for anyone to tell if it has been repainted the Jams were finally painted last night going down to see them to and will post up some pictures later

What about inside the engine compartment?

Nov 4, 2010 | 08:48 PM

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thier is going to be no way for anyone to tell if it has been repainted the Jams were finally painted last night going down to see them to and will post up some pictures later

It's going to look immaculate!

There is one obvious way to tell it's been repainted though - Sepang Bronze is a BMW colour!

Nov 4, 2010 | 09:02 PM

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update

pics are up just a sneak peek of what is to come this is how my painter take his job to the other level to make sure thing are getting done the right way.

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Nov 4, 2010 | 09:05 PM

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check this out Batman 75 what do you think lol?

Nov 4, 2010 | 09:05 PM

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mmm looks good.

Nov 4, 2010 | 09:14 PM

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pics are up just a sneak peek of what is to come this is how my painter take his job to the other level to make sure thing are getting done the right way.

It looks immaculate. Really impressive work. You're a lucky guy to be getting custom paint.

Since they're using PPG, will they use PPGs Ceramic clear coat?

Nov 5, 2010 | 01:03 AM

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Damn not feeling the color...but you never know..I didn't like the orange of the "GSF" so much either..but it came out looking clean! Can't wait to see the completed picture swtjlsy!

Nov 5, 2010 | 04:16 AM

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are you going candy? last car i painted came out looking like that almost and it was a blue base with green candy. beautiful color in person. nothing but compliments everywhere i went.

i do like the color so i say thumbs up.

Nov 5, 2010 | 02:01 PM

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wow, talk about doing something right! Thats gonna turn out great!

Nov 5, 2010 | 02:20 PM

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no candy had them and they never last always chipping and cracking then the peelng begans lol. From what I remember it was PPG clear they were going to use. thank for all positive post well post up somemore after the project is done.

Nov 5, 2010 | 02:30 PM

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Good job bro, can t wait to see the final product you better have a sick set of wheels to throw on that thing

Nov 5, 2010 | 03:23 PM

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trying to get some new wheels but eveyone want to much for new and used sets. I wanted to get some vossen but don't have the fund for 2k right now so I guess I willhave to ride on my TSW until next month unless I can sell mine or get some wheels for a good price. I'm going to try and get a set wheel workd for a local guys but it still up in the air. any offers I will consider looking into, plus if I can get a good deal on a set of vossen I will also.

Nov 5, 2010 | 04:34 PM

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ppg is a great clear. but they need to bake it good. i know candy is a pain. and a un repairable pain at that. one knick and your stuck with it for life.lol

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