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  1. 09-09-2002, 12:57 PM #1
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    Advice: Good paint shop in San Jose area?

    Just got an LTW wing, need a coat of paint.



    Anyone know of a good shop in the San Jose area?

    Thanks!!!

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    Crossposted from STFU Racing, er, Roadfly:

    I'd try B-Line in San Jose. They did pretty decent work for me in the past. Seems I'll be going to them again now ...

    I love it when folks run into your car with no note ...

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    I've been taking my car to Our's autobody in Santa Clara with good results. I *might* be able to get you a good price on the spoiler.....btw...how soon are you planning on painting your spoiler? I'm thinking of getting a LTW replica spoiler and i believe both of us have Cosmos...might be able to get the hook up
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    BiMaW:

    Hey you know, that's right huh? I'm in no rush on the paint...I'd be with you on the Group Paint thing [laughing]

    You want the Replica LTW spoiler for $180 shipped?

    Email this guy!

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    Cool...thanks for the lead.

    btw, how is the build and quality of your specific LTW spoiler?
    Mind if I check it out sometime?


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    Overall I am REALLY impressed with the unit. The hardware is ALL included, no stray fiberglass edges, totally smooth. All it needs is paint. Heck it might even line up with the bolt holes of the OEM wing I got already.

    Gimme an email, we can meet at D&B sometime so you can peep it out.

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    Really? (B-Line & OEM) Interesting. I'll doublecheck with them when I go in today.
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    Woo hoo! got me cash in today...paint shop hunting begins NOW!!!

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    Right on, Percy! I'd like to check out the front splitter sometime, actually ... mmm.

    Went to B-Line today. $1000 estimate for my job, which is at the high water mark of what I'd guess. Oy. Asked him about your LTW wings, and he said they would paint them, but don't offer a warranty on the work because they're aftermarket. (Can't vouch for the materials, etc. -- they take quality seriously!) He didn't have a sense of the cost, but I'd imagine that it's at the high end.

    BiMaW, who would you recommend talking to at Our's Autobody? The damage el punk did to my car is minimal, but I do take pride in keeping my car nice -- for me and the next owner -- and Mr. Wallet is feeling pain these days!
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    Originally posted by TiAg ///M3/4
    BiMaW, who would you recommend talking to at Our's Autobody? The damage el punk did to my car is minimal, but I do take pride in keeping my car nice -- for me and the next owner -- and Mr. Wallet is feeling pain these days!
    Ask for Joon Kim and tell him Justin referred you. It's probably better to take the spoiler there to receive an instant quote rather through the phone.

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    Justin/Tiag:

    I'll probably do some visiting next week to garner some quotes...I'll let you guys know.

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    Keep us posted... still haven't put my on. I did try to paint it, but not sure how the paint will match.
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    If you don't mind coming down to Gilroy, 30 miles south of San Jose, I go to a great shop down here for all my needs, never had any problems with them and they do great work, let me know if you want some more info.

    BTW, i checked out B-Line when i got rear ended, and they are a great shop, but pricey, and won't warranty aftermarket stuff or painting moldings etc.
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    I installed it last night after painting it the whole afternoon. The color doesn't match it completely (has a bit of beige to it), but not that off. It could be more glossy too.

    I just can't wait anymore so just went ahead and installed it. If I can find a good deal for paint, then I might just go all out (mouldings, lip, splitter).

    Here's a peek!
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    [laughing] This thread was about the LTW REAR wing BUT cool you got the unit on. I am actually putting that one one probably next weekend. I spent this weekend on that darn radiator, oil change and changing the thermostat housing from the plastic one to aluminum. 6 hours. Yikes!
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    Originally posted by LuxoM3
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    [laughing] This thread was about the LTW REAR wing BUT cool you got the unit on.

    Holy sh*t, : I guess one too many beer for me.... hehe

    Now that you pointed it out...
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