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Discussion in '308/328' started by chris marsh, Mar 1, 2006.

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  1. chris marsh

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    #1 chris marsh, Mar 1, 2006
    Why does a paint job seem to de-value these cars? Isn't new paint a good thing? Lord knows a good paint job costs an arm and a leg.
     
  2. Bullfighter

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    #2 Bullfighter, Mar 1, 2006
    A well-cared for car that hasn't been in accident should have its original paint (unless it's very old). A repaint can also temporarily hide rust, the fact that car sat outside, fire damage, and a lot of other bad stuff.

    The exception is a nose repaint -- I think almost every Ferrari that has been around 10 or more years gets a nose job because of rock chips.
     
  3. chris marsh

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    #3 chris marsh, Mar 1, 2006
    So if you do a good job and replace the metal that needs to be, you're better off not telling anyone??
     
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