75/80 Chat
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From: fredneck MD
Originally Posted by NaughtyFD' date='Feb 20 2004, 09:57 PM
Do you know someone that does paint? I am trying to find someone I can trust but at the same time dont want to spend 3k for a paint job but then again I dont want the paint or the fitting to look like **** either. No show quality just a good solid job.
Creative colors is good. A tad pricey but i will most likley end up there.
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From: fredneck MD
Originally Posted by NaughtyFD' date='Feb 21 2004, 10:37 AM
What kind of prices have you seen?
I have heard that a quality paint job will cost you twice what you paid for the body peice. I bought a 400$ bumper so 800 bucks?
but i have no clue
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I have mentioned this before but Mastercrafters in Rockville does all the collision work for Rockville Porsche Audi. Paint work they have done on two of my Audis (that i mistakenly let my assorted teenagers drive) has been flawless. Looks like the factory paint.
They quoted me a price of $500 to paint a new bumper on my RX-7, a bumper I never bought and they never saw so it was not a firm estimate, but I would imagine they are not cheap, but they are good.
They quoted me a price of $500 to paint a new bumper on my RX-7, a bumper I never bought and they never saw so it was not a firm estimate, but I would imagine they are not cheap, but they are good.
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$500 for a bumper is crazy. That is what I mean. Christ it probably costs $20 tops for the paint to paint a bumper. Then maybe 2-3 hours prep and paint time at say $65/hour. That is $150. Now I understand you need to make a profit but DAMN 300% profit?? Ridiculous.
I need to become friends with a auto body guy........
I need to become friends with a auto body guy........
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From: fredneck MD
Originally Posted by rfreeman27' date='Feb 20 2004, 09:16 PM
fuel pump(s)
Ign module (aem)
radiator
silicone hose
coolant
battery and the **** to relocate it
99 spec turn lamps
body work/paint
fabbed IC pipes.
3bar map sensor
AVCR solonoid for the boost controller
Then im good to go. HA i think i can knock alot of the stuff out tomorrow. I dont NEED some of the stuff there, but im willing to shell out the cash to have a car that will run awesome once its tuned. I think i'm going to run out of cash before the paint
Ign module (aem)
radiator
silicone hose
coolant
battery and the **** to relocate it
99 spec turn lamps
body work/paint
fabbed IC pipes.
3bar map sensor
AVCR solonoid for the boost controller
Then im good to go. HA i think i can knock alot of the stuff out tomorrow. I dont NEED some of the stuff there, but im willing to shell out the cash to have a car that will run awesome once its tuned. I think i'm going to run out of cash before the paint
fuel pump(s) -walbro
Ign module aem
radiator- koyo
silicone hose - hose techniques
99 spec turn lamps - mako auto trends smoked black
oil catch can -gotham racing
clutch - act xtreme PP and 6 puck race disc
i also got stainless brake lines and clutch line
they are all on their way.
thats everything i need to put the car back together, and make it run how i want it. After the paint it will be ready for demetrious to tune. I will be broke then..
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From: fredneck MD
Originally Posted by NaughtyFD' date='Feb 24 2004, 10:42 AM
Gotta love it dont you. The cars bleed us dry and still want more. But when you hammer it it makes it all better.
