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Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by Sledge4.2, Sep 7, 2010.

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  1. Sledge4.2

    Sledge4.2 F1 Rookie

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    #1 Sledge4.2, Sep 7, 2010
    I have a minor blemish on the front on my 308, was thinking of getting it taken care of. The whole car is painted with a newer single stage paint (believed to be around 5 years old) which is in near perfect condition. I have been told by a reputable shop that california no longer allows single stage paint (environmentally foul), and so the respray will have to be two stage, which cant be blended into single stage, so the whole front of the car needs to be sprayed back to the doors and around the front window. Can anyone confirm this is correct, and can a good paint shop match two stage and the single stage at the door line? Anyone care to comment on this or offer advice on local paint shops?

    thanks in advance,

    Geno
     
  2. PV Dirk

    PV Dirk F1 Veteran

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    #2 PV Dirk, Sep 7, 2010
    Can you just get a shop to do that one area? A guy with an airbrush?

    Don't know myself, but I know we used to paint our own cars in CA and the laws get uglier and uglier. Even for a home guy old paints became unavailable and we had to buy a HVLP gun, but that was probably 10 years ago, I'm sure it's worse now. Last time they had to go with a product that had to have hardener added to it before being sprayed. Old fashioned paints are gone.

    I think my brothers quit painting at home and send it to shops now to keep themselves out of trouble.
     
  3. pdevivo

    pdevivo Karting

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    #3 pdevivo, Sep 7, 2010
    I would call Perfect Reflections in Hayward (Brian Hoyt). I'm sure he will be able to answer the question about the "stage" and you can't beat his quality and reputation.
     
  4. djantlive

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    #4 djantlive, Sep 8, 2010
    L&M touch up is a great mobile service. They will do small and large body repair. Work is excellent and price is right too.
     
  5. butcher

    butcher Formula 3

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    #5 butcher, Sep 8, 2010
    +1. They'll come to your home or work for a free estimate. Great touch up work that is mobile.
     
  6. drew935

    drew935 Formula Junior

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    #6 drew935, Sep 8, 2010
    +3 for Luis and L&M! You will never know that there was anything fixed in the 1st place ;)
     
  7. Sledge4.2

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    #7 Sledge4.2, Sep 8, 2010
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    so much for the quick fix, its at Anthony's getting a total front end respray and a new euro deep valence.

    Guys, be careful out there, they had 7 ferraris in for repair, a F430 with $70k in damage, A 360 Stradale with $120k, a 348 that looked totaled and others.
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  8. azfast1

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    #8 azfast1, Sep 23, 2010
    I hope all that bondo dust didnt get in the interior with the targa top off!
     
  9. AutoConcierge

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    #9 AutoConcierge, Sep 24, 2010
    I have had nothing but good experiences with Dan"s shop (Brooksmotorcars) in Oakland
     
  10. dakharris

    dakharris Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #10 dakharris, Sep 24, 2010
    Nice. Did you get their serial numbers for future reference?
     
  11. butcher

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    #11 butcher, Sep 24, 2010
    Sledge4.2,

    Awesome, bro. That Euro Valence will look fabulous on the car, kind of 288 GTO like. When your done, we expect to see you out there.
     
  12. Sledge4.2

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    #12 Sledge4.2, Sep 24, 2010
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  13. Sledge4.2

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    #13 Sledge4.2, Sep 24, 2010
    there are 5 totaled fcars there (or at least cars undergoing major major repair including frame damage).
     
  14. 1974gt4

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    #14 1974gt4, Sep 26, 2010
    ...an adhesive protective film on the new nose?

    Otherwise, I expect to see you leading the FOG drive next time you are out...

    sounds like a good time to me...
     
  15. Sledge4.2

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    #15 Sledge4.2, Sep 26, 2010
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    probably a good idea, at least for the lower....anyone have any good recommendations?

    i would love a drive on saturday if the never ending project ends in time..
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  16. DrDoug

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    #16 DrDoug, Sep 26, 2010
    I just had my 360 done with a clear bra two days ago. Check out my current thread in the 360 forum regarding my new clear bra.

    Doug
     
  17. 1974gt4

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    #17 1974gt4, Sep 26, 2010
    noce proboscis
     
  18. djantlive

    djantlive Formula 3

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    #18 djantlive, Sep 27, 2010
    for clear bra, i recommend omega werks in pleasanton.

    you have to wait 30 days for the paint to dry fully before applying the clear bra. in the mean time, park it under the sun a few times to help the drying process.
     
  19. hiros

    hiros Formula Junior

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    #19 hiros, Sep 27, 2010
    Looking good Geno! Hope you will get it back this week and we will see you on the coming Sat.
     

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