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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 03:59 AM
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Just got my car back from full repaint. Those guys did exellent job removing all the dings and making it look all perfect. Check out the gallery on my site.
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 07:17 AM
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lookin good buddy, how much did it cost?
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 07:57 AM
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nice..whered you get the grill..?
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 08:20 AM
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Retrodrive,

That looks fantastic. Very sharp ride. It is really hard to get out every little ding and bump on that dark color. Those guys really put some time into the paint job.

Personally, I think your ride would look good with those rims chromed, but I am old school.

BTW - thanks for the tech tips on your site. Good reading!

Rich
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 03:23 PM
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nice job!

what color was it before???

i will expect some new pictures after your rims
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 08:02 PM
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Thanks for all the positive feedback guys. Actually that was my idea to keep it sharp and somewhat aggressive and not too overdone. The car used to be black but the paint was in absolutely horrible condition, I could not even show you the car since it was embarasing.

The list of planned mods are wheels, coilovers, more audio, change interior.

here is the direct link

http://www.cureline.net/lex/photos/misc_repaint.htm
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 08:24 PM
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retro, how much was it yo???
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 09:43 PM
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Question hey.. retrodrive

what kit is that u got there???? how much for the paint job???
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 10:09 PM
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The repaint was $2200 but I told them if I am satisfied with their work, I will recommend them to other people ar shows and comps. I am verry happy with the job and I recommend them

Anyway, they removed every single ding, shaved a few holes, refitted the bodykit and did a real good job painting.

The kit is by Xenon.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 10:16 AM
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I got my Cobra repaint Yellow with Green Pearls with 3 coats of gloss. The paint is show qaulity. I paid $1,500.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 11:45 AM
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healerhand,

would you mind putting up some pics?

thanks,

rich
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 03:17 PM
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I took some pictures, but its too big to upload. Email me and i will some pictures.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 07:03 PM
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Healerhand,

I went to your profile to e-mail ya and I saw a pic of your cobra there! One sweet ride!

Thanks,

rhlight
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Old Jun 7, 2002 | 03:56 AM
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I could have had that car repainted for free in Earl Sheib (the 800 manager's special) but I like to go with better quality. It's all good, I am hapy with the job...that is what's important.
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Old Jun 7, 2002 | 05:27 AM
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If they did a good job, $2200 is cheap for a quality paint job. ALmost makes me wish I lived in the LA area. I got a quote for $1400 just to paint the cladding.
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