Tooo many cosmetic issues, need recommendations!
12-13-09, 04:04 AM
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Tooo many cosmetic issues, need recommendations!
I am currently trying to get out of the 2gs scene so I can get into the 1sc scene!!
Well as it stands my GS has been pretty flawless since I bought it...but due to haters, bad roads, and massive dips...I have inflicted some cosmetic damages.
So lets try to problem solve these issues!
Front bumper is ripped by the mounts, where the headlights are from bottoming out. Should I buy a new bumper and take it to the shop to get painted, or buy a painted one online for $325'ish (but possibly risk a slight color difference?)
I need to replace the passenger side front fender because i blew it out. So like the bumper should I buy a painted on and risk color diffrence or buy it and take it to a shop?
Next..
Driver side door was keyed...bad. It goes all the way across the door and is pretty deep. Will i need a full repaint?
Wheels: I have some small bends thats causing leaks...I want to get all four of my WORKS TM1's refinished,repaired, and trued. Do most body shops do this kind of stuff, or do i go to a wheel specialist?
I'm trying to find a shop that can handle all of this? Im in South Orange County..
Also, is anyone familiar with insurance? I have never filed for anything..and was wondering if any of this can be claimed?
Well as it stands my GS has been pretty flawless since I bought it...but due to haters, bad roads, and massive dips...I have inflicted some cosmetic damages.
So lets try to problem solve these issues!
Front bumper is ripped by the mounts, where the headlights are from bottoming out. Should I buy a new bumper and take it to the shop to get painted, or buy a painted one online for $325'ish (but possibly risk a slight color difference?)
I need to replace the passenger side front fender because i blew it out. So like the bumper should I buy a painted on and risk color diffrence or buy it and take it to a shop?
Next..
Driver side door was keyed...bad. It goes all the way across the door and is pretty deep. Will i need a full repaint?
Wheels: I have some small bends thats causing leaks...I want to get all four of my WORKS TM1's refinished,repaired, and trued. Do most body shops do this kind of stuff, or do i go to a wheel specialist?
I'm trying to find a shop that can handle all of this? Im in South Orange County..
Also, is anyone familiar with insurance? I have never filed for anything..and was wondering if any of this can be claimed?
12-13-09, 09:56 AM
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you should just get a OEM bumper from a shop so the color will match, should run you around 600bucks. Same thing goes for the passenger fenders, you need to get OEM or else the colors wont match. Damn sorry to hear about the keyed on your door. But for them to paint it, they would have to repaint your driver side fender to match the paint with your door. Sounds like you need to find a good shop to help you out with these repairs. Seriously sounds like everythings going to run around 1300 to 1600 bucks. Hope you have some hook up's bro! GL
12-13-09, 03:58 PM
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Lol, you know I'm around if you need me to look at the keyed areas Tom. When are you back? I finish finals on Friday but I wont be available until Saturday. Let me know through this thread since my PM box is 98% full again of detailing questions, most which are references -.-"
12-13-09, 04:51 PM
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Tom I'd just refinish the bumper, how deep is the key mark, if a nail catches it, it'll be hard to perfect it if its touched up..Dr. Colorchip does help in the process but it'll still be noticeable.
STATUS Auto did my wheels. Fixed a crack and also fixed a bend, and the runout I had(so now they're true)..., they did a good job, mounted them and fixed that shimmy I had.
STATUS Auto did my wheels. Fixed a crack and also fixed a bend, and the runout I had(so now they're true)..., they did a good job, mounted them and fixed that shimmy I had.
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Tom I'd just refinish the bumper, how deep is the key mark, if a nail catches it, it'll be hard to perfect it if its touched up..Dr. Colorchip does help in the process but it'll still be noticeable.
STATUS Auto did my wheels. Fixed a crack and also fixed a bend, and the runout I had(so now they're true)..., they did a good job, mounted them and fixed that shimmy I had.
STATUS Auto did my wheels. Fixed a crack and also fixed a bend, and the runout I had(so now they're true)..., they did a good job, mounted them and fixed that shimmy I had.
awesome guys over @ Status.
12-15-09, 03:48 PM
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I just got a pretty fair quote @ autoexplosion, think im going there. Gonna re-paint bumper, two fenders, and door...for under 1K is pretty good i think
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