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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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I just got back from a body shop, will be dropping the car off next week for my CETA..

Quoted me $250 OTD

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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250.00 is a little on the high side but it will look really good. make sure you post some after pictures
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Sweet! Can't wait to see it, I love my CETA
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CAMAROZ28SS
250.00 is a little on the high side but it will look really good. make sure you post some after pictures
i didn't think that was on the high side. another shop wanted over $300
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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cant wait to see it man
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mycamaroSS
cant wait to see it man
yep it will be
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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really its about time you have had the rest of the ceta done for awhile, should look great though will it be gloss or semi
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 02gtp4now
really its about time you have had the rest of the ceta done for awhile, should look great though will it be gloss or semi
It wont be gloss or semi gloss, it is what comes from the car from the factory... So i guess you could say semi gloss then? A body shop is doing it with WA 8555 paint code...
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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seems a little high but good luck
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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ok then what would be a fair price to remove the bumper, prep surface for paint, paint bumper, clear bumper, then reinstall bumper?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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eMost people who do it themselves don't take it off, nor do they clear the whole thing afterwards.

So they get by with $16 in rattle-cans, masking tape & old newspaper!

I don't think it's too much for a professional job.
I'm sure it'll be money well-spent when complete!
And you don't have to get dirty doing it!
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Why didnt you do it yourself? Ive never seen a home made CETA in person so i cant say how they look. Is it really worth the extra cash to have it done at a body shop? Im not trying to knock you for spendin extra money but just curious ;-)
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Not a bad deal, i ended up doing mine on my own but checked out a few shops before. The thing that pissed me off about she shops was them saying... " now why would you want to do that" I was like WTF do you want my money or what retards. Almost 2 years later and my rattle can CETA is looking good as new.

Its going to look **** on your car torchd
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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try it your self pratice on something metal trash can ????? then your car, if it turns out bad then go to the body shop, it's worth a try.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FNQUIKWS6
Why didnt you do it yourself? Ive never seen a home made CETA in person so i cant say how they look. Is it really worth the extra cash to have it done at a body shop? Im not trying to knock you for spendin extra money but just curious ;-)
I dont want to risk getting streaks, fish eye (orange peel).

Being done at a body shop it will be done right with good quality paint, plus it will have a warranty
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Originally Posted by TXws6
Not a bad deal, i ended up doing mine on my own but checked out a few shops before. The thing that pissed me off about she shops was them saying... " now why would you want to do that" I was like WTF do you want my money or what retards. Almost 2 years later and my rattle can CETA is looking good as new.

Its going to look **** on your car torchd
i would never think a body shop would say that.....

I too am hoping it will on my car
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Dude I had mine done for $50
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Detoxx03
Dude I had mine done for $50
Yourself or body shop?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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did mine with rattle can paint.
i also know how to use a spray gun and all but decided not to use one.
its just flat black anyway. any rattle can paint will do the job.
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Cost me 75.00 at the bodyshop........
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