Yes, It Could Be Worse...
June-6th-2002, 12:14 PM
#18
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Originally posted by nick
If the cost isn't high enough, take hammer to the side of the car and increase the damage and then report as I don't know what happened, just found it this way. Bingo new paint job for $500.
If the cost isn't high enough, take hammer to the side of the car and increase the damage and then report as I don't know what happened, just found it this way. Bingo new paint job for $500.
June-6th-2002, 12:18 PM
#19
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Yes but it gets her done and new paint is way more than $500.
If you get repainted doors you will kick yourself in the ***, because they can never get it to match the rest of the car.
This is because of several factors, paint on the car is older, has some fade to it. paint mixed in different batchs.
Don't use a hammer, just make some more key marks, all over so you get the whole car painted for the same amount you have to spend now for 2 doors that are not going to match.
If you get repainted doors you will kick yourself in the ***, because they can never get it to match the rest of the car.
This is because of several factors, paint on the car is older, has some fade to it. paint mixed in different batchs.
Don't use a hammer, just make some more key marks, all over so you get the whole car painted for the same amount you have to spend now for 2 doors that are not going to match.
June-6th-2002, 12:24 PM
#20
Bruce Leroy
Join Date: Dec 2001
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Originally posted by nick
If the cost isn't high enough, take hammer to the side of the car and increase the damage and then report as I don't know what happened, just found it this way. Bingo new paint job for $500.
If the cost isn't high enough, take hammer to the side of the car and increase the damage and then report as I don't know what happened, just found it this way. Bingo new paint job for $500.
From what I've heard, body shops these days can do some amazing work. They can make cars that have been in accidents look as good as new. Just find a good reputable shop and see what they have to say.
June-6th-2002, 05:21 PM
#21
SHIFT_mystick
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Just remember, dont go cheap on your baby.... she deserves the best..... so if you have to, wait a while (yes leave it as it is for a bit) and save enough money to do it the right way! we dont want your car lookin like some 2 year old painted it or something 
hope something good turns from this..... who knows
hope something good turns from this..... who knows
June-6th-2002, 07:57 PM
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I decided to fix it myself with the help of my Dad. Now, before you all jump in and say that it will never look the same, I agree, but my Dad does do some amazing work. We're starting by filling in the scratch with touch-up paint. (I've already got 3 coats done, about 3 to go.) Then, we'll progressively wet sand it down using something like 3000 grit paper. After that, it's just a matter of buffing it to a shine. It will never look the same, but he tells me you'll only be able to see it in certain lighting conditions.
In 1974, my Mom cranked a 1972 Corvette into a guardrail while racing at about 100MPH. My Dad was able to give her a completely new front end, and match everything perfectly without painting the entire car over. I've seen the car in person, still as my Dad had fixed it, and it looks great. You could never tell where the old ended, and the new began. I hope my car turns out the same. I've included a few pics of the work in progress. It can be found here at the bottom of the page. If they aren't there when you read this, I just havent posted them. Should all be on by 7:30pm Mountain. Wish me luck!
In 1974, my Mom cranked a 1972 Corvette into a guardrail while racing at about 100MPH. My Dad was able to give her a completely new front end, and match everything perfectly without painting the entire car over. I've seen the car in person, still as my Dad had fixed it, and it looks great. You could never tell where the old ended, and the new began. I hope my car turns out the same. I've included a few pics of the work in progress. It can be found here at the bottom of the page. If they aren't there when you read this, I just havent posted them. Should all be on by 7:30pm Mountain. Wish me luck!
June-6th-2002, 10:36 PM
#24
The mp3 Girl
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Originally posted by doctor_r
I just realized something.... Max, your mo fo garage is nicer than my house
I just realized something.... Max, your mo fo garage is nicer than my house
.....
yeah, how much???
June-6th-2002, 11:33 PM
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Hell, we love having guests in our garage! Put your car up on the hoist, do an oil change, etc. Love to see an MP3 in there Angel!
I'm serious about that invitation too. Anyone in the Calgary area, feel free to email me if you'd like to drop by!
I'm serious about that invitation too. Anyone in the Calgary area, feel free to email me if you'd like to drop by!
June-7th-2002, 09:42 AM
#28
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Originally posted by Maxx Mazda
I decided to fix it myself with the help of my Dad. Now, before you all jump in and say that it will never look the same, I agree, but my Dad does do some amazing work. We're starting by filling in the scratch with touch-up paint. (I've already got 3 coats done, about 3 to go.) Then, we'll progressively wet sand it down using something like 3000 grit paper. After that, it's just a matter of buffing it to a shine. It will never look the same, but he tells me you'll only be able to see it in certain lighting conditions.
In 1974, my Mom cranked a 1972 Corvette into a guardrail while racing at about 100MPH. My Dad was able to give her a completely new front end, and match everything perfectly without painting the entire car over. I've seen the car in person, still as my Dad had fixed it, and it looks great. You could never tell where the old ended, and the new began. I hope my car turns out the same. I've included a few pics of the work in progress. It can be found here at the bottom of the page. If they aren't there when you read this, I just havent posted them. Should all be on by 7:30pm Mountain. Wish me luck!
I decided to fix it myself with the help of my Dad. Now, before you all jump in and say that it will never look the same, I agree, but my Dad does do some amazing work. We're starting by filling in the scratch with touch-up paint. (I've already got 3 coats done, about 3 to go.) Then, we'll progressively wet sand it down using something like 3000 grit paper. After that, it's just a matter of buffing it to a shine. It will never look the same, but he tells me you'll only be able to see it in certain lighting conditions.
In 1974, my Mom cranked a 1972 Corvette into a guardrail while racing at about 100MPH. My Dad was able to give her a completely new front end, and match everything perfectly without painting the entire car over. I've seen the car in person, still as my Dad had fixed it, and it looks great. You could never tell where the old ended, and the new began. I hope my car turns out the same. I've included a few pics of the work in progress. It can be found here at the bottom of the page. If they aren't there when you read this, I just havent posted them. Should all be on by 7:30pm Mountain. Wish me luck!
Once you are done, could you post exactly the steps and products you used? There are LOTS of people with paint chips who may benifit from what you are doing.
Jay
June-7th-2002, 10:38 AM
#29
Bruce Leroy
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
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Originally posted by Maxx Mazda
Hell, we love having guests in our garage! Put your car up on the hoist, do an oil change, etc. Love to see an MP3 in there Angel!
I'm serious about that invitation too. Anyone in the Calgary area, feel free to email me if you'd like to drop by!
Hell, we love having guests in our garage! Put your car up on the hoist, do an oil change, etc. Love to see an MP3 in there Angel!
I'm serious about that invitation too. Anyone in the Calgary area, feel free to email me if you'd like to drop by!
June-8th-2002, 12:56 AM
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Originally posted by Pro_fan
Dude...I'm there! Wanna help me change my tranny fluid?
Dude...I'm there! Wanna help me change my tranny fluid?
