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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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Default 800 DOLLARS FOR A LIP KIT PAINT JOB?!?!

well i just got back (well not just but today) from a estimate with an auto body place and they quoted me 800 dollars for paint on my lip kit. seems a little excessive.

if anyone knows anyone midwest that would do it for not as much?

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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:37 AM
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a buddy of mine in the club painted my front and back lip for about $2xx. he did a dam good job too, but he's from waterloo, Illinois.

if you wanna make the trip, I can ask.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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sure i'd be willing to make the drive if i can get a price around there.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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are they installing it for that too?

my best suggestion is to take 5 random places out of the phone book, call them and drive around to each of them for estimates. it'l take you a few hours, but might be worth it in the end.

remember, when it comes to paint, quality over cost . .
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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no shorberg thats just the paint. it seems just way to much. i agree i'm willing to pay some money but when the paint is 2x the cost of the lip kit theres something wrong
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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Boy, wouldn't it be great if you knew a guy at a dealership only a couple of hours away that had its own body shop...

I would probably call him first and see if he could get you a deal on something like that...

Yeah, that would be great...
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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I know of no one like that . . .
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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i would call this person but i don't know what time he wakes up and i don't know how busy he is and well i forgot to call alex

*hangs head*
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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You just want it painted Flint Mica?
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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yep just 1E0

well hot pink is always cool too but we should stick with the classic and do 1E0
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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You should be able to get some spray paint from Wal-Mart for under $10
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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I'll find out for sure if he can/will tomorrow, if you're still interested.
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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i think i'm gonna have alex do it at the dealership. good price and i know it will look good bc they're factory certified. thanks tho man
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 05:07 AM
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oh ok, thats cool. Glad you found a place that'll do it for a good price. Enjoy the kit, it's def hot!
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 04:12 AM
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all good to go. mod can lock or delete thanks
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