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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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Repainting black car

My car has the original paint. The spoiler's clearcoat is bubbling, the fenders have the clearcoat gone on the tops of the fenders above the rear well. The roof section has the same problems as well. The mirrors do too, as does the front and rear bumper.

How much would a paint job be to make it look nice again. Not car show good, but something that looks new and shiny.

What can $500 get me?
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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For only $500, you can get a descent paint job from someone who paints on the side. There are alot of people out their that do it on the side and do better jobs then maaco or earl sheib. If you decide on a maaco type route, learn to prep the car yourself and just let them spray
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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$ 500 is going to get someone to spray the car for you. No body work, minimal prep if any.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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$ 500 is going to get someone to spray the car for you. No body work, minimal prep if any.
maaco
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Yep. But thankfully you want black. So they won't even need to attempt to cover your tires. lol
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Yep. But thankfully you want black. So they won't even need to attempt to cover your tires. lol
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Thanks anyway guys.
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