peoples with body kits -> painting
07-31-2001, 11:11 AM
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when u guys got the body kit installed in ur cars, did u supply the paint or did the guy get the right paint for ur cars? and also, i spoke to this guy about getting it installed, and he told me that they used polyurethane filler (something like that) in addition to the sticky tape... any idea what it is and/or how do the pieces hold up? thx
07-31-2001, 11:29 AM
#2
Originally posted by mechanic
when u guys got the body kit installed in ur cars, did u supply the paint or did the guy get the right paint for ur cars? and also, i spoke to this guy about getting it installed, and he told me that they used polyurethane filler (something like that) in addition to the sticky tape... any idea what it is and/or how do the pieces hold up? thx
when u guys got the body kit installed in ur cars, did u supply the paint or did the guy get the right paint for ur cars? and also, i spoke to this guy about getting it installed, and he told me that they used polyurethane filler (something like that) in addition to the sticky tape... any idea what it is and/or how do the pieces hold up? thx
b. The bodykit is strictly bolt on. I know some guys use 3M 'sticky' tape which further secures the kit (not necessary though) while others go the extra step (and extra $$$) to have the kit 'molded' onto the body altogether. Most importantly, you just need to make sure they pick the right spots along your fender to drill the holes.
07-31-2001, 12:05 PM
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I gave them my color code (DJ2), but they still used a portable spectrum analyzer to match the paint. My kit is riveted and poly-woly-whatever sealed on the center of the front lip and the whole rear apron. Just about gauranteed to never sag. Holding up great and it's been on there for about four years.
07-31-2001, 12:19 PM
#6
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
a. You give the bodyshop the color-code to your car (for example: Mine was 'KH3 Superblack') and they will refer to a universal paint catalog and retrieve the exact color, much like what they do at the paint dept. at Home Depot.
a. You give the bodyshop the color-code to your car (for example: Mine was 'KH3 Superblack') and they will refer to a universal paint catalog and retrieve the exact color, much like what they do at the paint dept. at Home Depot.
07-31-2001, 12:37 PM
#7
Originally posted by DanNY
if they did that paint will almost EVER match unless you have a brand new car/paint job. they need a machine to color match your paint.
if they did that paint will almost EVER match unless you have a brand new car/paint job. they need a machine to color match your paint.
My front spoiler and mudflaps' paint matches exactly to the body (except the fact they obviously look 'newer' with the fresh clear coat). Point is, machine and/or catalog reference- to the shop's discretion. Mah bad for simplifying my initial response. Give the shop your Year/Make/Model/Factory Colorcode and they will know what to do with it.
07-31-2001, 12:38 PM
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heh
Originally posted by DanNY
if they did that paint will almost EVER match unless you have a brand new car/paint job. they need a machine to color match your paint.
if they did that paint will almost EVER match unless you have a brand new car/paint job. they need a machine to color match your paint.
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