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artisan fender to do or not to do

Old 08-29-11, 05:32 PM
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So I'm think about changing my fender to the artisan fenders, but my problem is I have to repaint almost half my car which is going to cost a extra $1500 plus the cost of the fender which are not cheap even though I gettig a great deal for them. let me know if it a good choice or not worth it.
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Old 08-29-11, 07:30 PM
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you went this far, why the hell not,,,
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Originally Posted by LIMS407
you went this far, why the hell not,,,
I hear you on that just not sure about dropping another 2k on paint work after I dropped 6k 9 months ago.
Old 08-29-11, 08:48 PM
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I say do it if the $ is no prob. if the $ is an issue then just get it out of your head.
2k is a lot of money, downtime, hassle.
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Originally Posted by GS2100
I say do it if the $ is no prob. if the $ is an issue then just get it out of your head.
2k is a lot of money, downtime, hassle.
down time around 5 days maybe to 1 week, money well that a problem for most people today as it is for me too. 2k is a lot right now, I could get my interior done for that full show suede and painted.
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Originally Posted by swtjlsy
down time around 5 days maybe to 1 week, money well that a problem for most people today as it is for me too. 2k is a lot right now, I could get my interior done for that full show suede and painted.
2k including the finders? I would do it. then get the clear braw
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I saw leave it as is. You might run into problems were the paint is going to be slightly off! Even if its hardly noticeable to other people...you will always know!! At least thats what happen with me!! Im driving a maroon red faded at the fender matador red GS right now!
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Originally Posted by aLexGS350
I saw leave it as is. You might run into problems were the paint is going to be slightly off! Even if its hardly noticeable to other people...you will always know!! At least thats what happen with me!! Im driving a maroon red faded at the fender matador red GS right now!
This was way it wa going to cost so much in the first place. They have to paint the entire front end so it will blend up with the rest of the car bumper fender hood and both front doors. Plus this is way I'm so stresed on doing it.
Old 08-31-11, 05:13 AM
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if the paint is candy! wayy too late. i had this color on my accord candy apple green. when i got a chip in the paint i told the guy to try his best and fix it. he was not able to get it fixed, it looked horrible. but if its not candy(like the camaro color) you should be fine. i dont even see why they would have to paint so much. im sure they used a good clear, and have the same paint left over. i dont see why they cant just paint the fender? 9 mos isnt that long as long as it hasnt been sitting in the sun baking 100% of the time.(fade)
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doooooooooo it!!!! Im happy as hell with mine, seperates me from the rest of the IS's I see in town or at shows.....
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