Paint is heavily damaged from stones
8/30/05, 04:39 PM
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Ok everyone. Unfortunately my car was viciously attacked by flying stones today. The city decided to turn a paved road into gravel without posting any under construction signs. It was a 1 way street and closest turn off was 2 km down the road. Happened a few weeks ago. Insurance company and body shop finally came to an agreement. Now the shocker. Estimated $10,000.00 to $14,000.00 to repair the damage 
Thank god for insurance.
Anyway, since they have to repaint the entire car I was contemplating painting it Grabber Orange. Sure I love the looks of my car but since it is going to be a show car next year and no longer a daily driver, now is the perfect time to do this. What do you guys think?
I am also looking for other ideas so I am going to see what you photoshop guys can come up with.
Thank god for insurance.Anyway, since they have to repaint the entire car I was contemplating painting it Grabber Orange. Sure I love the looks of my car but since it is going to be a show car next year and no longer a daily driver, now is the perfect time to do this. What do you guys think?
I am also looking for other ideas so I am going to see what you photoshop guys can come up with.
8/30/05, 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by gt5000@August 30, 2005, 4:55 PM
Why would u make it a show car? THats stupid, repaint it dark shadow grey with black stripes : ),and drive it like u stole it.
Why would u make it a show car? THats stupid, repaint it dark shadow grey with black stripes : ),and drive it like u stole it.
8/30/05, 04:55 PM
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Originally posted by adrenalin@August 30, 2005, 6:42 PM
Ok everyone. Unfortunately my car was viciously attacked by flying stones today. The city decided to turn a paved road into gravel without posting any under construction signs. It was a 1 way street and closest turn off was 2 km down the road. Happened a few weeks ago. Insurance company and body shop finally came to an agreement. Now the shocker. Estimated $10,000.00 to $14,000.00 to repair the damage Thank god for insurance.
Anyway, since they have to repaint the entire car I was contemplating painting it Grabber Orange. Sure I love the looks of my car but since it is going to be a show car next year and no longer a daily driver, now is the perfect time to do this. What do you guys think?
I am also looking for other ideas so I am going to see what you photoshop guys can come up with.
Ok everyone. Unfortunately my car was viciously attacked by flying stones today. The city decided to turn a paved road into gravel without posting any under construction signs. It was a 1 way street and closest turn off was 2 km down the road. Happened a few weeks ago. Insurance company and body shop finally came to an agreement. Now the shocker. Estimated $10,000.00 to $14,000.00 to repair the damage
Thank god for insurance.Anyway, since they have to repaint the entire car I was contemplating painting it Grabber Orange. Sure I love the looks of my car but since it is going to be a show car next year and no longer a daily driver, now is the perfect time to do this. What do you guys think?
I am also looking for other ideas so I am going to see what you photoshop guys can come up with.
8/30/05, 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by Fastrack@August 30, 2005, 4:58 PM
Is it not going to be a LOT more to repaint it a different colour, since you'll have to paint the engine bay etc.. etc.. The stone chips are only on the exterior
Is it not going to be a LOT more to repaint it a different colour, since you'll have to paint the engine bay etc.. etc.. The stone chips are only on the exterior
Just remember, this is only a thought, does not necessarily mean it is going to happen.
8/30/05, 05:52 PM
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I'm going to be the miniorty here but I wish you could keep the color scheme as is - that is one of the things I LOVE about your car is how the wheels and the stripes and the body color all pull together to make one special package...... :worship:
In the end, its your car and do what makes ya happy John
But I vote for maintaining as is.
In the end, its your car and do what makes ya happy John
But I vote for maintaining as is.
8/30/05, 05:56 PM
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alright, I gave it more thought and have decided this......
I am keeping the car Sonic Blue. The white stripes are going to be spaced out 2" apart to line up properly with the Street Scene custom grill. I am also going to make the stripes wider, 13" instead of 10 3/4". Just wish it never happened.
Oh well, I will close this post.
I am keeping the car Sonic Blue. The white stripes are going to be spaced out 2" apart to line up properly with the Street Scene custom grill. I am also going to make the stripes wider, 13" instead of 10 3/4". Just wish it never happened.
Oh well, I will close this post.
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