is-fowner

i bought a 2010 sgm is-f on december 5. i loved the color but now im worried about chips scratches and what not i would like to paint it stafire or MM. but am open to your guys thoughts. p.s. im a very good detailer so i know about car protection and 3m clear bras thanks guys

Lexus999

never ever ever ever ever ever. mess with the factory paint.

is-fowner

please explain sir btw thanks for quick reply.

daniel3ooo

iTrader: (3)

wow...dont do it! You got the car a month ago and want to paint it already?? Why didn't you just get the color you wanted to begin with?

Lexus999

you prolly don't realize how much money goes into your factory paint.... It may cost peanuts to the MFG but if you were to get an after market semi metallic paint job over an existing factory painted car AND EXPECT the same results as it just rolled of the showroom floor....than you are looking at a mere 8-10 THOUSAND dollars.... you just cant do a MAACO job on your IS-F and expect an awesome Job

but hell if you got money to burn and want to change a stock color to an already existing stock color than be my guess

Lexus999

if you are a good detailer than you know 3m film and clear bras are the way to go

is-fowner

i love my car hate the paint. i can afford to do it if i paid 8 to 10 how you said would it be a very good job. illl take it to a top notch place.and im still gonna throw on a clear bra but im talking about after washing and stuff.those scares and swirls

is-fowner

also look at artisan turbo's F that paints sick

Lexus999

ya i know...i met the guy in houston before he moved to dallas..... thats a 15K paint job

Lexus999

woah! never said it's guaranteed .. research the painter, body shop etc... get referrals, talk to people before you blow 8k... you need to get infor on how the painting is done..what stages will the car be in...i.e. make sure they completely gut the car and repaint all the hinges and jams, make sure they do a proper sanding, sealer, primer, clear coat, base paint, metallic paint.... remember our ISF have close 3-4 coats of shine to the factory paint. you need to check on these things...

Lexus999

taking it to a top notch place does not mean quality work....its all about who works on your car...remember at these shops.... there is one guy that knows his stuff and the rest of those guys just follow his orders.... you need to do research before you do something this crazy on a brand new IS-F

is-fowner

yes i know im going to be getting many many many referrals i appreciate all your help man you really know what your talking about . thanks

ISFAIL

If you already have rock chips and scratches on the front of your car, then it is too late to apply a 3m clear bra. In a couple years after you get more wear and tear, just get the front of your car re-sprayed by a pro and your car will look new. Clear bras fade and discolor your paint after time and for almost the same price it takes to apply a clear bra you can just repaint the frontmbup:

malujerry

iTrader: (7)

would it not be cheaper and less of a headache to trade with someone with the OEM color you are looking for?

OneSiCkF

iTrader: (9)

Dont do it bro. It's as if you were to throw 8-10k down the drain.