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Old 05-24-2015, 01:08 AM   #15
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But see that is the problem they know what was done and see what they expect to see. Had the same thing on a prior car and was convinced it stood out like mad. Aske a few people and not one of them could figure out what it was. In fact 1/2 of them said it was my spoiler and got me second guessing it!
Hopefully I can show these body shop guys that the colour looks off.
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Yeah I thought taking it to the dealership body shop would be a better idea
sadly... 90% of the time.. the people dont know what the hell they are doing
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If your in the 818 Los Angeles area I have a body shop guy that will take care of you,
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Clay then clean your whole car first and see if there's a difference.
clayed the car, the paint difference still is their but god is the paint smooth
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Old 05-24-2015, 05:03 PM   #19
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If your in the 818 Los Angeles area I have a body shop guy that will take care of you,
Thank you very much for the offer, sadly I live in Vancouver, Canada. Wish I lived in Cali tho for those canyon roads
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sadly... 90% of the time.. the people dont know what the hell they are doing
thats true I think the bigger problem is once you're at a certain job for long enough you stop caring as much
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