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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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new paint

All prepped and getting color tomorrow. The guys at the shop were blown away by the lack of clear on the car. They pretty much said it didnt have any at all.

That's all behind me now, at least all of the chips are gone!

BTW: I had no idea we had those huge woofers in the doors!

Neil
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Wow, all that just for the chips around your wheels? Or is there more the story?

Are you going with the original VR, or changing it up to something new? And are you having them put on a different/thicker clear than the OEM?
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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cant wait to see the outcome!
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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yes.. more info please.. lol
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Very long story... A combination of the insane amount of chips and just an incredibly poor paint job meant it needed a respray.

They are putting 3 coats of color and 3 coats of clear on it. Stripped the hood to bare and blocked the entire car. They are also putting on some larger 3M plastic in front of the rear tire and on the lower doors.

I'm optimistic... I have faith in these guys. I will upload pics when I pick it up friday.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Best of luck!
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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I hate OB paint from infiniti... I do not doubt that our car have any clear.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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how much is this running you? lol
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Somewhere between $1.00 and $5,000.00
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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its too bad we can not get paint covered under warranty!
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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What color?
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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original red... I cant imagine what it would have cost for a color change.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by NIGHTLFEphantom
I hate OB paint from infiniti... I do not doubt that our car have any clear.
+1 i wish i had the money to repaint my car. my ob is in TERRIBLE condition and i try taking care of it too . I love black cars but i hate owning one.......
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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^^ wouldnt it cost the same if u picked another color?
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