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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Got My Car Back After Fresh Paint

It looks pretty good, bad thing is it's gotta go back
There is a spot here & there on just about every panel, and the new spoiler leaks water into the trunk
The metal trim around the rear glass is not fully re-attached where it meets the roof There are a few other things im not happy with but overall it's not a bad paint job, what makes me pissed is all the little things that need to be fixed.



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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Looks pretty good from here! You should paint the key suround on the drivers door - kind of sticks out now! It reminds me of Kandiedz car from the lighting and the background.

BTW - Bronco's RULE!
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BADNBLK
Looks pretty good from here! You should paint the key suround on the drivers door - kind of sticks out now! It reminds me of Kandiedz car from the lighting and the background.

BTW - Bronco's RULE!

Yeah, I still need to do a few things to it, i'm just taking my time.

The donks! lol, you ready for the game this Sunday.....
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Looks damn good to me! I'd be thrilled to death if mine turns out that nice. If you don't mind my asking, what did your paint job cost?
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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$3400
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Nice paint. What is that color called?
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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It's the stock color, i'm not sure what it's called.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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$3400
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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3400 is cheap for a paintjob, don't get it why people find that shocking..??
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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3400 is cheap for a paintjob, don't get it why people find that shocking..??


Is that the stock purple color? It's hard to tell the exact shade of the color in the pictures, but it sure looks good nonetheless!
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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the car looks great man, i really like that color

i got mine painted for $1800, no its not maaco(not sure on the spelling here) lol
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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Looks sweet!
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 05:37 AM
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Looks good. I really like that color.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by M. Hall
I had one painter quote me 5g's

Also remember this is a RS, they had to bolt on the scoops and mount the rear spoiler plus fill in those holes on the rear deck lid where the old spoiler was.
And I had the door jambs, rear glass, radiator support and cowl panel painted.

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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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paint looks great, post up some more pics when u get emblems on that baby!
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Looks great! Are those 17 or 18" wheels. Stock springs?
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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I like it
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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Lookin' good. I like that color. Gotta love those rims too!
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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very nice looking car.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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This has nothing to do with the paint, but why is your name "Raiderfan" but you have forums.cincybengals.com in your sig?
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by HighHorseZ
Looks great! Are those 17 or 18" wheels. Stock springs?
17" with Eibach springs

Originally Posted by gcgarner
This has nothing to do with the paint, but why is your name "Raiderfan" but you have forums.cincybengals.com in your sig?

I have a friend that owns that site.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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is that a 17in iroc wheel?
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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the car looks great, I considered repainting my car that same color. If there are flaws on about every panel....the shop should definently take care of it. What exactly are the "spots"?
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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that is a nice looking car although im not a fan of the irocs with the aero gfx... it just doesnt look right in my opinion.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Sickness91Z28
the car looks great, I considered repainting my car that same color. If there are flaws on about every panel....the shop should definently take care of it. What exactly are the "spots"?

Thanks, the spots---> trash in the paint, slight runs, small craters.
It's going back this Sat.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Looks great! The chrome wheels add a nice tough too.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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Raiderfan,

It looks great. The stock color was called Purple Haze Metallic. In some parts of the country I think it was also called Hawaiian Orchid.

My 92 RS was that color. Seeing yours makes me want to buy mine back from Snuffy!!!!
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Raiderfan
Thanks, the spots---> trash in the paint, slight runs, small craters.
It's going back this Sat.
Well that kind of sux when you pay that much for it and they do a **** job like that, hope it works out for ya.
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