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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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TALKED TO A FRIENDS BROTHER WHO OWNS A BODY SHOP..... WONDERING WHAT YOU GUYS THINK OF THE PRICE, FOR THE LABOR, PAINT AND ABOUT 2 RUST SPOTS AND TRIM WORK, HE SAYS 900 DOLLARS OR LESS, YOU GUYS THINK THIS IS A GOOD PRICE?, AND IVE SEEN THIS KIDS WORK, ONE WORD.... AMAZING...
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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That's a smokin deal if he is "amazing".
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 12:13 AM
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I just painted an ambulance for 200 bucks, and it needed alot of work, had rust holes all in it. So much i wish i would have knew before hand
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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YEAH MAN, I WISH I HAD PICS TO SHOW YOU OF HIS GTP.... MAN THAT CAR WAS BAD... BUT IM A COLLEGE KID, SO IM WONDERING IF IT WOULD BE WORTH TO DO SOMMA THE RUST AND BUMPER WORK MYSELF TO SAVE ME SOME CASH....HE ALSO SAID HE WOULD DO THE DECALS TOO, FOR REAL THO, HIS WORK DOES LOOK LIKE IT JUST ROLLED OFF THE ASSEMBLEY LINE, I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT PRICE SOUNDS GOOD, THANKS FELLAS
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 08:48 AM
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If his work is as amazing as you say, then you would be stupid not to have your car painted for that price......and I would also say let him do the rust and the bumper work for you. Bottom line is its a Great price!
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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i think that i paid 1100 and that was taking off grnd fx, mirrors, spoiler, bumper covers and all. that was the cheapest i could find (besides maaco type places)
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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That almost sounds to go to be true.....around here...to get a "showroom" paint job...it'll run you between $3500-$4000.....if it's only 900 bucks...go for it
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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and while youre getting your car painted, go get a new keyboard that has the capability of disabling caps lock. lol
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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CAPS ARE DA HAPS YO!
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 02:47 PM
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actually they are just annoying



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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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well as a matter of fact, i did get a new computer today, so here ya go, hope i didnt offend anyone by "yelling" too much.... lol
and im thinking that im gonna get the car painted,waitin till fall, he needs a week with it. ill be sure to post some pics so you guys dont think im full of crap about how good by buddy is with his cars!!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 07:01 PM
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yea my boyfriend knows a guy that paints Monster Trucks awesome work he does he's gonna work on my rust spots and patch up on part of my car then paint the car and ground effects for me for cheap!! my boyfriend didnt know the exact price but it will be a 3000 paint job for about 1000 or 1500 at most! so i say if that guy you know does great work and for all that work on your car and paint for 900 Go for it!! i'm a college student too i know how it is with money but if you love your car and you want a new paint job and the finished product is amazing for a small price, its worth it!!
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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thatsa great deal if he does a good job on ur car. Since u seen his work u know how well he does on his projects. Also u know what kind of paint will he be using. i got my bird painted like 2 months ago and i paid 771 bucks for it and they did an alright job. i had to take it back once already because they messed up in some areas. but overall they did an ok job. all it needs is to be wetsandded. I have pics if u want them

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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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would love to see pics.... and im 99% sure on me getting that bad boy painted up!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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I plan on spending about 3k for mine, which includes quite a bit of body work and attatching gfx. I'm only looking for a factory like paint job since it will be purely street driven and not taken to any shows. I think 3 base coats 2 coats of clear would be good enough.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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heres one
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 09:35 PM
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For 900 bucks I'll come to wherever you live and have him do it for me.
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 06:18 AM
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phat89ta~ thats a beutiful car man, that thing looks great
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