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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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CETA mod is done in Satin Black. The Longwood Courtesy Pontiac Collision Center has really come a long way in the past 2 years ... did an absolutely perfect paint job. I'll post up some pics this weekend ... really made a big difference in the look of the car ... moreso that i thought it would ... very pleased with it.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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cool how much did they charge if you dont mind me asking,thinking about getting it done,also might go to them for some other work
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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dude i could have done that for you in an afternoon for way cheaper! im sure it looks awesome but i am biased for the red and black setup on t/as
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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i could have also done it...for a few beers ...


dustin when you going back to gville?
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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saw it in person before jack did. very nice, i like
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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i want to do the ceta mod, anyone in my area care to help? (spring hill)
if not, how do you do it?
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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theres a sticky in the paint or appearance section.....wheres spring hill?...tampa?
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 05:26 AM
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They had to take off the rear bumper cover to paint it anyway, so, they only charged me $128.00 for paint, materials, and preparation ... don't think it could have been done any cheaper ... guaranteed, baked, and perfect work.

DirtyBird ... whatcha' mean you're biased on the red/black scheme on TA's ... you had the same thing and loved all the compliments you got on it before yours was totalled, right? Why r u biased now?

Now, for the big question ... since I'm getting offers for cheap paintjobs ... who is willing to prep/paint my U.S. Exotics fiberglass WS9 hood and guarantee the paint to be perfect for 3 years? Any takers? Should be a 2-3 day turnaround ... baked and sealed, right? Considering offers starting now.
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Do you work at Nielson in Oldsmar? I could of sworn I saw your car in the parking garage there.


Thats an excellent price I'd say! Wish there as something comprible around my area.
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No. Must've been somebody else. I work in Lake Mary. You can tell my car. It's the only one you'll likely ever see with AFS black-chrome ZR-1's. Thanks for the comment my friend.

Now, if I can just get some of these folks who say they can paint so cheap and so fast to step forward and make the same offer on my hood.

Ryan, thanks for the comment man ... very happy with the work ... and also with the work you did for me.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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I don't think you're going to get many shadetree painters for your hood, LOL. The CETA mod is a little more forgiving as it's down low and more importantly not glossy. The hood is definitely harder to paint - any imperfection will be seen in the light and it has to be matched or blended with the fenders.

Good luck either way!
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Yeah, I figure about 7-8 hours of time blocking and finishing. It's been on the car for 7 months in the hot Florida sun. Hardly any imperfections like I have seen with other aftermarket hoods. It's layered fiberglass ... not the cheap-*** chopped fiberglass. Looks like Burkhart Corvettes will get the $700-$1000 it will cost to paint it. Thing is, the paint has been cared for immaculately and the rear bumper cover was painted with the original factory color and matches perfectly, so, the paint is not faded one bit and likely will not have to be painted down into the fenders to match the rest of the car.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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I did mine for about $10 bucks, best mod I have done lol

get more compliments from it then anything else..

lets see the pics
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my dad taught me a lot his old trade in painting. I could paint your hood but I don't know how long it would last lol, it also might end up on my car

my dad however can paint it, seal it, ect. we just can't "bake" it. with the heat in florida lately, after the paint has dried leaving it outside on a couple clear days would do the trick. letting the paint cure and getting it properly treated after it has cured will also help in the longevity of the paint. my dad painted my first car for me when i was 15 and it went through 3 rough years of me beating the **** out of it and the paint still held up minus a crazy bitch keying it.

and me saying i was biased, i meant that i love it because i had the same setup!
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Originally Posted by staringback05
i could have also done it...for a few beers ...


dustin when you going back to gville?
Not for now. That accident screwed a lot of **** up, but it gave me a lot of time to think about what I want to do with my life for at least the next 5-10 years. So I'm training to be an GM tech right now. I'm 30 credits shy of a Bachelors degree in Business, i want to finish, I just don't know when or where.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Jack Post Some Pics.. Also Let Me Now If You Want Info To My Painter.. He's Really Good And Not Too Bad On Price.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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For my friend John ... good people he is:





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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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The Cars Lookin Good !!

U Ever Decide On Your N20 Plans?

My Dam Car Went From Nlp To Another Shop For A 10pt Cage, Sparco Seats And Wilwood Brakes.. The N20 Is In, But I Hadent Got The Car Back Together Yet So I Can Actually Spray The Dam Thing Also I Still Gotta Get With Jeremy F To "re Tune" The Car For The N20 Shot

In Any Case, Pm Me If You Need A Painter For Your Hood
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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Hey John!!!

I'm going with a progrsssively controlled 300 shot, but, it's a ways off yet ... first I have to upgrade the fuel pump and lines that will handle that big a shot ... plus looking at 60# injectors. The 30# SVO's are only rated at 37#'s. Stand-alone fuel cell, as well. I figured in the long run I could keep the seats and comfort items and not look like an all-out race car on the street ... it's a simple daily driver ... LOL!
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Standing outside your house waiting for you and hearing you turn onto the street, I can say there ain't nothing SIMPLE or DAILY about that beast!!. Looks sweet hun, nice job.

Sara Lou
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