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Old 07-29-05 | 09:56 AM
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Guys,

Just picked up the paint for my bodykit - $298 for it!!! That's some expensive *** paint!! And I didn't even get it from Lexus!!

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Old 07-29-05 | 10:01 AM
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yeah, a nice high quality paint cost that much..
Old 07-29-05 | 10:29 AM
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yup, thats how much it cost. But wait, are you spraying it yourself?
Old 07-29-05 | 11:21 AM
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Paint is not a place you want to go cheap
Old 07-29-05 | 01:14 PM
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yup, thats how much it cost. But wait, are you spraying it yourself?
No way!!! My body guy is doing it for me but I had to pick it up for him.

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Old 07-29-05 | 05:05 PM
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What brand of paint is it ??? BASF Glasurit, R-M Diamont, DuPont, AkzoNobel Sikkens???
Please tell.
Old 07-29-05 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by engin_ear
What brand of paint is it ??? BASF Glasurit, R-M Diamont, DuPont, AkzoNobel Sikkens???
Please tell.
PPG he said it is called.

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Old 07-29-05 | 08:36 PM
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ppg is pretty good, just tell your painter to put 3-4 coats of clear on, then wet sand and buff the car .I know its alot of work but your love the end result
Old 07-30-05 | 10:54 AM
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What brand did you buy
Old 07-30-05 | 11:19 AM
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PPG!!

DJ430, yeah, he has been doing this for over 20 years. He always does awesome work so I know I won't be disappointed.

I will be posting pictures sometime this week when everything is installed.

Peace,
Jonny
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