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SO the FC is finally at an autobody shop getting prepped for paint...
Heard a lot about this place (Bodywerks) in Van Nuys from some buddies so I decided to go and get a quote yesterday. Small place but the guy (Jose) is super friendly and asked me a ton of questions to double-check and go over everything exactly as i wanted. Like any normal person I asked to see his work and he didnt even hesitate to show me. He had his 1980 Toyota 2 door (white on some nice wheels) He said he had painted that car in a day and when I saw his work I was sold.
Basically he will be doing the following for $1,500.00 -Strip paint off car to the primer -Fix all dents and dings and fill if needed -Remove bumper and misc (tedious work) -Fit my aftermarket body kit -Remove all necessary moldings, lights, mirrors, etc. -Paint exterior only -Paint (2) mirrors, (2) wings, (2) sideskirts separately then install -custom paint the hood (black / white) -3 1/2 coats of clear -Wet sand 1/2 clear coat for good finish All this in a week an a half!!! I will post pics of progress here... PS: I'm excited like a kid on Christmas eve!!! |
awesome! keep us updated!
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you have two wings?
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yea bish. so he can fly like peter pan!
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just think happy thoughts
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Originally Posted by finishline
(Post 9437405)
awesome! keep us updated!
Originally Posted by iLikeEatPoo
(Post 9437418)
you have two wings?
Originally Posted by finishline
(Post 9437423)
yea bish. so he can fly like peter pan!
Originally Posted by Rotarx7
(Post 9437426)
just think happy thoughts
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you wont see your car for 9 months.... LOL. JK.
Congratz! i might have to take mine there if yours comes out good. |
Originally Posted by Brismo7
(Post 9437626)
you wont see your car for 9 months.... LOL. JK.
Congratz! i might have to take mine there if yours comes out good. yeah man if it looks good you should def hit him up... |
Can he paint my balls? Im thinking flourescent JDM grape.
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Originally Posted by fc pro am
(Post 9437815)
Can he paint my balls? Im thinking flourescent JDM grape.
I'm sure he can but the wet sanding process might hurt :dunno: |
Just found out last night that I need to add another $500.00 to my original quote. Apparently the previous owner didnt do a good job and now the paint place has to strip the car to the bare primer and sand it off. FACK!!!!!!!!!!
I was hoping this wouldn't happen but before my very eyes, the shop owner was peeling off the paint with a blade like flakes. Very shitty feeling but in the end I'll have a complete and properly done paint job. 2 grand is still a very great price to pay, especially or all the work he has to do just to get my kit on... |
Wowser's.....well, quality paint job for a quality FC. IT's goona be sick once it's done. I dont think I want him to paint my balls anymore, I'll pass.
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Originally Posted by fc pro am
(Post 9440161)
Wowser's.....well, quality paint job for a quality FC. IT's goona be sick once it's done. I dont think I want him to paint my balls anymore, I'll pass.
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If he was planning on stripping to the primer anyway, and the old paint is coming off so easy... shouldn't the price go down?
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Originally Posted by DivinDriver
(Post 9440271)
If he was planning on stripping to the primer anyway, and the old paint is coming off so easy... shouldn't the price go down?
PICS COMING SOON! |
Let's just hope it doesn't turn out for you like what this guy went thru:
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-general-discussion-207/car-went-into-body-shop-today-789351/ Babies get delivered faster than his car did... |
Holy Moly you're not kidding!!!
Well I'll post my pics up tonight... you'll see what this guy has done in 48 hrs.... amazing considering he's also working on a Harley F-150, a 03 Cobra and a hinda with bad damage. He wroked on my car til 9 pm last night... I think this is the beginning of a cool e journal and album... |
Go baby go... Looking forward to seeing results. Quality places in a mid range price point are hard to come by.
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Originally Posted by frijolee
(Post 9441131)
Go baby go... Looking forward to seeing results. Quality places in a mid range price point are hard to come by.
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progress pics!
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Originally Posted by edbltx7
(Post 9437439)
LOL yeah I'm double staking like Keichi Tsuchiya on his time attack corolla |
Originally Posted by DarkEvilDrifter
(Post 9442325)
holy RICE Batman...is a rx7 for godsakes...do you really think its going to see a track ...hahahahahha
It shall see track days indeed... rockin the big FOKAI Drift decal for seven stock :icon_tup: |
SO here is day 1 and 2 of the progress made on the FC... as you can plainly see, you could sneeze on the old paint and watch it fall off. On some areas it was hard as F*** to remove so sanding and more sanding had to be done... small dents and dings were circled and removed on pass side...
I think for 2 days, this guy has made some serious progress. He told me yesterday the car would be done the first week of Sept. :icon_tup: Just in time for FMIC and misc items for seven stock... $500 deposit was paid and I pay the rest when the car is done and IF I'm happy with the end result. Today, he will finish removing the paint and get the kit fitted correctly... some Modelo beer, food, good people, and lots of dust will be the end to a great week for me! :icon_tup: DAY ONE... http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...1/DSCF1432.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...1/DSCF1431.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/ehdee61/front.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...1/DSCF1427.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...1/DSCF1425.jpg DAY TWO... http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...1/DSCF1440.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...1/DSCF1443.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...1/DSCF1439.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...1/DSCF1453.jpg TO BE CONTINUED... |
You have security in that car? I remember thieves tried to take it many times :(
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Originally Posted by MaczPayne
(Post 9442670)
You have security in that car? I remember thieves tried to take it many times :(
and it stays in the shop when he closes :icon_tup: |
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