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Old Jan 8, 2019 | 06:44 PM
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Anyone have a go to for a good painter? Clear is failing on the red car and I have new doors fender and front and rear bumpers that need to be sprayed to match. Getting quoted 3-4k isnt in the ball park when I can just get a clean roller for under 2k and swap my running gear. Plus the 3-4k is over half the price of
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Old Jan 9, 2019 | 07:55 AM
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If $3-4K is too high then take it to Maaco......
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Old Jan 9, 2019 | 07:38 PM
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My landlord had a fullsize resprayed for 1200 and it looks oem. That is all im after. I would go to that guy but he is booked up for months. Clean v6 and shells can be had for less than 3-4k.
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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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I suggest getting your name on that guys list. Not like the paint is going to get that much worse over a few months.
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3k-4K is still cheap; I would do some homework around your traveling area. U get what u pay for; see if they offer any warranty, for how long. Most shops use quality paint that they will warranty for up to 10yrs. U don’t want to be doing all of this in a few years cause the “cheap guy” used cheap paint. Or maybe look into plasti dipping or a wrap.
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Which part of Texas do u live?
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3k-4K is still cheap; I would do some homework around your traveling area. U get what u pay for; see if they offer any warranty, for how long. Most shops use quality paint that they will warranty for up to 10yrs. U don’t want to be doing all of this in a few years cause the “cheap guy” used cheap paint. Or maybe look into plasti dipping or a wrap.
highly agree with this
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Im 10 miles away from houston raceway park
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