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Old 03-26-2008, 01:04 AM
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Just out of curiousity, how much (ballpark) do you guys think a new paint job would cost? i like my flint mica, but i would rather have a dope white or black.
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$5000 plus for a really good paint job...
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5k won't be a good paint job... thats like a basic color change.

Dope white would be like an extra 3k just to get the dopeness
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my dad got his black truck repainted black by some dude for 2 grand. it came out okay with a little overspray here andt here. but thats to be expected for only 2 grand.
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Originally Posted by PlayinWithFire
Dope white would be like an extra 3k just to get the dopeness

How could I forget?
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Old 03-26-2008, 01:41 AM
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you pay for prep... a paint job can be done in no time and look great as long as the prep work is awesome...

http://www.playinwithfire.us/paint
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wow, guess ill just stick with flint mica
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yea for real. custom paint isnt worth it when youre not loaded. id rather spend 6 grand on other ****
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I'd rather waste the cash on suspension mods.
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Originally Posted by FreedomOne
I'd rather waste the cash on suspension mods.
and rims and a system.
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i definitely agree, i just love the look of smoked tails on white or black...
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Originally Posted by guitartito
i definitely agree, i just love the look of smoked tails on white or black...
looks great on silver too btw.
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yeah, but def not flint mica
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yea idk why but stock red goes the best with flint mica.
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Originally Posted by PlayinWithFire
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5k won't be a good paint job... thats like a basic color change.

Dope white would be like an extra 3k just to get the dopeness
Not unless you have a mad crazy hook-up :X
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^ i want a crazy mad hook up!
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The benefits of SE (:
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Originally Posted by ryphlex
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^ So then hook it up... gotta help the fellow scion peeps out!
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