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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 07:00 PM
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Just got a quote from auto paint shop

Trying to paint the hood vent in gloss black since the carbon fiber is chipped and oxidized. Havent been to auto body in a long while. Was quoted $250 from DTM in El Monte. Is $250 a good price?
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Old Aug 5, 2018 | 01:59 AM
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Old Aug 20, 2019 | 05:48 PM
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why not just do it yourself?

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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 01:26 AM
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that's a really good price. It might not be an exact color match with your car if that's all you're getting painted. It would require some blending into the surrounding panels if you don't want it to stick out.
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Old Oct 31, 2019 | 02:00 AM
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do it yourself with plasti-dip, don't like , remove

1 or 2 cans should be able to take care of it. you'll be out no more than 15 bucks
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Old Nov 8, 2019 | 03:54 PM
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250 bucks to paint hood is more than fair.
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