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Old 09-17-2002, 08:18 PM
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Artic Pearl White owner w/kit or lip - Question

How much did it cost to paint your body kit or just the lip.

Should it be more than the other colors?

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Old 09-17-2002, 09:36 PM
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it's a three-stage paint so i'd assume it will cost more than other colors...but if you think it's worth it, then who cares about money.
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Old 09-18-2002, 12:04 AM
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I got my paint from towerpaint.com. I wish it had the flex agent, but it's not cracking, chipping, or anything like that. I bought two 16 oz spray cans, used about half of it.
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Old 09-18-2002, 07:21 AM
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Re: Artic Pearl White owner w/kit or lip - Question

Originally posted by amixam98
How much did it cost to paint your body kit or just the lip.

Should it be more than the other colors?

It shouldn't cost more than other colors. If the shop tells you otherwise, they're BS-ing. If anything, superblack is the hardest paint to match. In any case, $100 is fair for painting the front lip.
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Old 09-23-2002, 05:30 PM
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I guess I got ripped off. I paid $175 to paint lip & mug guards.
Three stage pearl white paint!
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Old 09-23-2002, 11:04 PM
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Re: Re: Artic Pearl White owner w/kit or lip - Question

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It shouldn't cost more than other colors. If the shop tells you otherwise, they're BS-ing. If anything, superblack is the hardest paint to match. In any case, $100 is fair for painting the front lip.
Not so. It will cost more due to the 3 stage paint. White base, pearl, clear coat. More time and more material.
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Old 09-24-2002, 12:35 AM
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It's a three stage but it goes like this, base, color (not just pearl) and then clear.

But before that they need to prep it good,fiberglass or urethane, use a good primer and recommended flex agent.

And if they use the wrong base, then it will not match and also watch out for some guys who might use a cheap clear and later on peel or crack on you.

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I have been quoted between $350-$500 to paint the whole kit. Any of you guys want to throw up some number so I know what's fair?>
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Originally posted by EZEMaxima
It's a three stage but it goes like this, base, color (not just pearl) and then clear.

But before that they need to prep it good,fiberglass or urethane, use a good primer and recommended flex agent.

And if they use the wrong base, then it will not match and also watch out for some guys who might use a cheap clear and later on peel or crack on you.

You didn't mention the pearl.
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