Paint job on the tC
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Paint job on the tC
So i've read countless threads about the weak paint job these cars have. I dont care if its the paint job itself or just to thin of a clear coat, I just wanna know, whats the best way to remedy this before it even becomes an issue. A few members have mentioned something about a do it yourself clear coat system theyve gotten from various auto stores and others mentioned a new clear coat job altogether by a body shop.
Maybe we can condence these suggestions so future owners and even current owners, can take advantage of it.
I think it would be more constructive to focus now on the solution instead of pointing fingers at whos to blame for the problem. That can be decided in a court room.
Anyways...Its to late for me to call a body shop here and I was wondering about how much it would cost to get a clear coat job done (average)
or...what are some other tried and true suggestions for this problem
Please...if you dont have a real suggestion and youre just looking to debate, dont post.
Noones going to stop you, but i'm trying to be as productive as possible with this potential problem
Maybe we can condence these suggestions so future owners and even current owners, can take advantage of it.
I think it would be more constructive to focus now on the solution instead of pointing fingers at whos to blame for the problem. That can be decided in a court room.
Anyways...Its to late for me to call a body shop here and I was wondering about how much it would cost to get a clear coat job done (average)
or...what are some other tried and true suggestions for this problem
Please...if you dont have a real suggestion and youre just looking to debate, dont post.
Noones going to stop you, but i'm trying to be as productive as possible with this potential problem
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nice...thanks for the help. I checked out 3M's website as well as an independant review of the clear coat bra and needless to say, i'll be setting up an appointment with a local shop that is trained and certified in 3M applications such as this, as pertaining to auto detailing.
This thing is gauranteed for atleast 5 years, anf maybe even longer if its cared for properly during the duration. Thats awesome
This thing is gauranteed for atleast 5 years, anf maybe even longer if its cared for properly during the duration. Thats awesome
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yea...700.00 for the whole job, and he said he'd knock 100 off since im getting both kits put on. By both kits i mean bumper, side panels, 20 inches up onto the hood, rear views, etc
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Originally Posted by Irreligious
im curious as to how toyota is going to deal with this paint situation. i dont want to put on paint protection and then find out toyotas going to repaint everyones vehicle.
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Originally Posted by Somnambulated
Once again, I'm bringing a group buy out for a 3m clearbra 1/2 price.
Toyota is not going to paint everyone's vehicle. We just have thin paint.
Toyota is not going to paint everyone's vehicle. We just have thin paint.
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Wouldnt this be better suited for a group centered in a certain area, then trying to get a group buy with some people from FL, GA, CA, PA...wouldnt really work out to well, ya know?
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Originally Posted by CELL
Wouldnt this be better suited for a group centered in a certain area, then trying to get a group buy with some people from FL, GA, CA, PA...wouldnt really work out to well, ya know?
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Originally Posted by ProjectFusion
Originally Posted by CELL
Wouldnt this be better suited for a group centered in a certain area, then trying to get a group buy with some people from FL, GA, CA, PA...wouldnt really work out to well, ya know?
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Originally Posted by ProjectFusion
Originally Posted by CELL
Wouldnt this be better suited for a group centered in a certain area, then trying to get a group buy with some people from FL, GA, CA, PA...wouldnt really work out to well, ya know?
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Originally Posted by ProjectFusion
Originally Posted by CELL
Originally Posted by ProjectFusion
Originally Posted by CELL
Wouldnt this be better suited for a group centered in a certain area, then trying to get a group buy with some people from FL, GA, CA, PA...wouldnt really work out to well, ya know?
Thats awesome.