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Has anyone repainted the hood?

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Old 04-12-07, 10:58 PM
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yeah, looks reallly clean.
Old 04-12-07, 11:04 PM
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holy crap thats a beautiful car.

and hate to tell you guys this but i wont get that particular vehicle. but i really appreciate the info . i test drove it today and the steering was shaking and brakes felt like it was metal to metal...and to top it off, the engine block was full of waterspots, the three bolts/nuts on the struts were rusting, and the rear view mirror was superglued...
Old 04-13-07, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by svt5150
Clear Bra was around $600 for the front bumper, partial hood, and side mirrors. Sam @ Premire Mobile did the work. Probably one of the best. He has done full Enzo wraps and Carrera GT's, etc...

Heres some pics of the car...





Your car looks amazing svt5150!!!
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Originally Posted by Hameed
Your car looks amazing svt5150!!!
Thanks alot Hameed
Old 04-13-07, 09:30 AM
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Paint matching also can be more challenging depending on the color. I wanted to have my rear emblem holes shaved and of the 4 shops I discussed this with, they all relayed to me that there would be no guarantees and I would be better off having the rear quarter panels and roof sprayed too. (Short of that, I might as well do the entire car. too much $$.)

If you can live with a slight shade variation, I'd have it done since rust is worse IMO. Then have a clear bra film applied if you want to preserve it.

SVT5150...would you mind snapping a pic of an edge like the headlight...want to see how your installer did the film at a termination point. Thanks.
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