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Discussion in '348/355' started by johan6504, Oct 29, 2008.

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  1. johan6504

    johan6504 Formula 3

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    #1 johan6504, Oct 29, 2008
    I am thinking of doing a front respray of my 355 but am afraid of getting a color diff. I have a small dent in the hood (can’t be fixed without a respray) and the front bumper is in serious need of some new paint… What would you do, what is your experience of these jobs? Can it be done witout a trace...

    BTW: Car is rosso corsa 322 DS and I’m extremely picky about details ;-)
     
  2. PAP 348

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    #2 PAP 348, Oct 29, 2008
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    If you take it to a GOOD paintshop Johan they will be able to "blend in" the new paint and you will not be able to tell the difference brother. ;);)

    My brother damaged the LH corner of my front bar on my 348 and my friend who is the best spray painter in town repaired it and repainted only that damaged area. The paint is so well done/blended in, you cannot tell there was a repair there at all. ;);)

    These are before and after pics. A little hard to tell from the these pics, but the paint is perfect in that damaged area. :):)
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  3. tactical

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    #3 tactical, Oct 29, 2008
    Agreed with Pap. A good paint shop should be able to paint any part of a car, and there is no way you can tell when its back on. It will match the whole car, even under orange street lights that show up and change of colour especially in reds..
    Main dealers even use contracted paint shops to correct any paint blemishes on brand new cars.
     
  4. gothspeed

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    #4 gothspeed, Oct 29, 2008
    +1 ........... if they use the same paint and process, any difference should be undiscernable ...... ;)
     
  5. Keith Imbriglio

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    #5 Keith Imbriglio, Oct 29, 2008
    +1..... and it will sure look better then chips and a dent. A good shop can do wonders.
     
  6. johan6504

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    #6 johan6504, Oct 29, 2008
    Ok guys, so you convinced me :) Seems like the trick will be to find a paint shop that I can trust. Anyone that knows of a good paint shop in the Gothenburg area…
    Just kidding, I will probably have to do some searches on a few Swedish car forums and see what comes up…
     
  7. redzone

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    #7 redzone, Oct 29, 2008
    If a "paint camera" is used to formulate the color, it will be perfect.
     
  8. Robin

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    #8 Robin, Oct 30, 2008
    I've had the front of mine repainted several times (bumper, fenders). It's not a big deal... remember, it's just a car!

    -R
     
  9. Oengus

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    #9 Oengus, Oct 30, 2008
    Do you respray with the bumper on or off?
     
  10. gothspeed

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    #10 gothspeed, Oct 30, 2008
    Off is better :)
     
  11. Bullfighter

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    #11 Bullfighter, Oct 30, 2008
    And anytime you can paint up to a body seam, instead of blending, your prospects of long-term happiness improve.
     
  12. gothspeed

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    #12 gothspeed, Oct 30, 2008
    lol .......... funny but very true :D
     

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